Spanish-flagged Boat Rescues 265 Migrants in Mediterranean
A Spanish-flagged humanitarian ship on Sunday was seeking a port of safety for 265 migrants its crew rescued from the Mediterranean Sea in the last few days. The Open Arms charity…
Britons Flying Home to Spain Caught in Post-brexit Red Tape
Blame COVID-19 travel restrictions or Brexit but whatever the cause, some British citizens trying to return to their homes in several European countries this weekend have been barred from boarding…
Johnson: Scotland Must Wait a Generation for New Vote
Another Scottish independence referendum should not take place for a generation, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday, as Scotland’s leader renewed calls for a fresh vote in the wake…
«Укравтопром» назвав кількість придбаних автомобілів у 2020 році та найпопулярніші марки машин
У 2020 році в Україні придбали 85,5 тисячі нових автомобілів, повідомила асоціація автовиробників «Укравтопром» 2 січня. Це на 3% менше порівняно з 2019 роком. «У порівнянні з іншими європейськими ринками…
Fifth Body Found in Norway Mudslide; 5 Still Missing
Rescue workers have uncovered a fifth body four days after a landslide buried homes near Norway’s capital, police said Sunday, as the search goes on for five people still missing.The…
Pope Criticizes People Going on Holiday to Flee COVID Lockdowns
Pope Francis condemned on Sunday people who had gone abroad on holiday to escape coronavirus lockdowns, saying they needed to show greater awareness of the suffering of others.Speaking after his…
Hundreds Charged With COVID Violations After French New Year’s Rave
More than 1,200 revelers were booked for breaking coronavirus restrictions as an illegal rave in northwestern France ended Saturday after more than two days of partying that saw clashes with…
In Graying Italy, the Old Defy Biases Laid Bare by Pandemic
From his newsstand at the bottom of two hilly streets in Rome, Armando Alviti has been dispensing newspapers, magazines and good cheer to locals from before dawn till after dusk…
Lives of 900 Migrants in Bosnia at Risk as Impasse Over Shelter Continues
Humanitarian agencies are urging Bosnian authorities to resolve their differences and provide immediate protection for hundreds of migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers who are living without shelter in wintertime temperatures.About 900…
EU-China Investment Deal Threatens US-Europe Relations
Just weeks before taking office, the incoming U.S. administration of President-elect Joe Biden has received an unwelcome housewarming gift from the European Union in the form of a wide-ranging investment…
Pope Reappears After Pain Flare-up, Calls for Peace in New Year Message
Pope Francis reappeared Friday after chronic sciatic pain forced him to miss the Church’s New Year services and made no mention of his ailment as he delivered his traditional appeal…
British Firms Mull Relocating To ‘Other Side of Brexit Curtain’
Despite Britain sealing a post-Brexit deal with the European Union, one that will allow for tariff-free trade in goods, some British firms are considering fully or partially relocating their businesses…
Електроенергія для населення відсьогодні подорожчала через єдиний тариф – 1,68 грн/кВт-год
Кабінет міністрів України з 1 січня скасував до 31 березня 2021 року пільговий тариф на перші 100 кВт-год електроенергії у розмірі 0,9 грн/кВт-год і встановив єдиний тариф для побутових споживачів…
UK Begins Post-Brexit Future
Britain on Friday began a new year and life outside Europe, after leaving the bloc’s single market trading rules to go it alone for the first time in nearly half…
З 1 січня 98% українських товарів отримують доступ на ринок Британії – Мінекономіки
За оцінкою уряду, Угода покращить баланс і структуру двосторонньої торгівлі між Україною і Великою Британією …
В Україні зросла мінімальна зарплата
Мінімальна заробітна плата в Україні з 1 січня зросла до шести тисяч гривень. Це передбачає державний бюджет на 2021 рік, ухвалений у грудні. Згідно з законом про держбюджет, від 1…
Into the Brexit Unknown, a Divided United Kingdom Goes It Alone
The United Kingdom exits the European Union’s orbit Thursday, turning its back on a tempestuous 48-year liaison with the European project for an uncertain post-Brexit future in its most significant…
Tight Restrictions Across Italy for New Year’s Celebrations
Muted New Year’s Eve celebrations were expected in Italy, where tight restrictions are in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. The government has deployed thousands of police officers to…
British PM Johnson’s Father Applying for French Citizenship
The father of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday he was in the process of applying for a French passport to maintain his ties with the European Union after…
Pope Will Not Lead New Year Services Because of Flare Up of Leg Pain
Pope Francis will not lead New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day services because of a flare up of his sciatica condition, which produces pain in his right leg, the…
Istanbul Art Exhibition Brings Light, Hope to City Grappling With COVID
With Istanbul facing further COVID restrictions at the start of the New Year, scores of public spaces across the city have become venues for light installations as part of a…
US Accuses Ukrainians of Using Misappropriated Funds for Ohio Real Estate
U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday accused Ukrainian tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky and another Ukrainian businessman of using misappropriated funds to buy real estate in Ohio, following earlier similar U.S. allegations involving property…
Vladimir Putin: President for Life?
For Russians, the past year saw a national vote to approve changes to their constitution … including an amendment granting longtime leader Vladimir Putin the right to remain president through…
З початку 2021-го 98% українських товарів матимуть доступ на ринок Великої Британії – Мінекономіки
Угода про вільну торгівлю з Великою Британією, ратифікована раніше Верховною Радою, надасть 98% української продукції доступ на британський ринок, заявляє 30 грудня Міністерство розвитку економіки, торгівлі та сільського господарства України….
British Lawmakers Approve Trade Deal with EU
Britain’s House of Commons voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a trade deal with the European Union, the last major step in London’s yearslong split from the continent’s 27-member governing body. With…
Migrants from Bosnia Camp Kept in Buses as Relocation Halted
Hundreds of migrants from a burned-out tent camp in northwest Bosnia on Wednesday remained packed in buses where they had spent the night after an attempt to relocate them failed,…
Putin Signs Amendments to ‘Foreign Agents’ Law
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law legislation that human rights watchdogs and opposition politicians have said will undermine democratic processes.The legislation, which came into force on December 30,…
Britain Drug Regulatory Agency Approves Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use
The year 2020 is ending with good news about two more potential vaccines that could slowly bring an end to the global COVID-19 pandemic that has killed nearly 1.8 million…
‘Many Injured’ as Strong Earthquake Strikes Croatia
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck a town in Croatia on Tuesday, with the emergency services saying many people had been injured and video footage showing people being rescued from…
Vietnam, Britain Sign Free Trade Deal, to Take Effect Dec. 31
Britain and Vietnam signed a free trade agreement on Tuesday, Vietnam’s trade ministry said, days before Britain completes its transition out of the European Union.The deal, which will for Britain…