After seeing promising results in Eastern Europe, Google will initiate a new campaign in Germany that aims to make people more resilient to the corrosive effects of online misinformation. The…
Woman Rescued in Turkey More Than a Week After Earthquake
Rescuers in southern Turkey pulled a woman from the rubble of a building Monday, more than a week after a series of powerful earthquakes struck the region. The rescue of…
Germany to Ease Visa Conditions for Some Earthquake Victims
The German government wants to temporarily ease visa restrictions for survivors of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria who have close family ties to Germany if they are facing homelessness…
Richard E. Grant Brings Enthusiasm as BAFTA Film Awards Host
There is no bigger cheerleader of awards season than Richard E. Grant. He brings joy to the red carpet, snapping selfies with stars and posting congratulations to nominees on social…
NATO Chief’s Departure Plan Relaunches Succession Race
The NATO alliance confirmed Sunday that its long-serving chief would leave office in October, launching a new round of speculation about his successor. Diplomats in Brussels say there is no…
Zelenskyy: Too Early to Declare Victory After Repairs to Power System
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday hailed efforts to restore power generation systems damaged by Russian attacks but warned the population it was too early to declare victory on the…
Turkey Targeting Contractors as Responsible for Collapsed Buildings
Turkey is targeting 134 contractors and others for alleged shoddy and illegal construction methods even as rescuers retrieve more bodies from collapsed buildings after a pair of earthquakes last week…
New Moldovan Prime Minister Expected to Be Approved
Moldova’s former interior minister, Dorin Recean, is expected to be approved as the country’s new prime minister by parliament as soon as this week, following the February 10 resignation of…
Earthquake in Turkey Is Only Latest Tragedy for Refugees
When war broke out in Ukraine, Aydin Sisman’s relatives there fled to the ancient city of Antakya, in a southeastern corner of Turkey that borders Syria. They may have escaped…
Greece, Turkey Urge Better Relations After Quake
Greece’s foreign minister visited Turkey on Sunday in a show of support after the country was hit by a devastating earthquake last Monday, despite a longstanding rivalry between the two…
Visitors Can See Famed Florence Baptistry’s Mosaics Up Close
Visitors to one of Florence’s most iconic monuments — the Baptistry of San Giovanni, opposite the city’s Duomo — are getting a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see its ceiling mosaics up…
At Least 28,000 Dead in Turkey, Syria Earthquake; Death Toll Could Double
Rescuers continued to pull out survivors Saturday, five days after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Turkey and Syria. Some rescue operations in Turkey were stopped amid reports of nearby looting….
Portugal Teachers Protest Over Inflation, Job Discontent
Tens of thousands of teachers took to Lisbon’s streets Saturday in one of the biggest protests in Portugal in recent years as the Socialist government faces a wave of discontent…
Hilltop Coal-Mining Town a Tactical Prize in Ukraine War
In a small coal-mining town on Ukraine’s eastern front line, a fight for strategic superiority is being waged in a battlefield steeped with symbolism as the one-year anniversary of Russia’s…
Violence Outside British Hotel for Asylum Seekers Leads to 15 Arrests
British police said Saturday that 15 people, including a 13-year-old child, had been arrested after a protest by crowds outside a hotel housing asylum seekers turned violent, causing injuries and…
Survivors Still Being Found as Quake Death Toll Tops 25,000
Rescue crews on Saturday pulled more survivors, including entire families, from toppled buildings despite diminishing hopes as the death toll of the enormous quake that struck a border region of…
Spain’s Matador Suit Makers Face Uncertain Future
When Enrique Vera opens the door to his workshop, an array of gleaming gold and silver matadors’ jackets shine in the sun. “It is little bit like a cave full…
Chinese Balloon ‘Egregious Violation’ of US Airspace, White House Says
VOA Mandarin White House Correspondent Paris Huang speaks with John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, on U.S.-China relations, as well as the latest developments in Russia’s war…
VOA Interview: Head of the Supreme Court of Ukraine
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin, who has called for the creation of an ad hoc international tribunal to investigate and prosecute Russian aggression in Ukraine, has registered 65,000 war crimes…
UK Lawmakers Demand Cancellation of Visit by Xinjiang Official Accused in Uyghur Genocide
A group of British members of Parliament are calling on the government to cancel a planned visit by Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, due to his…
В Україні проведуть аукціони з продажу конфіскованого російського майна
Відповідати за аукціони буде Фонд державного майна. Коли вони можуть відбутися, не повідомляється …
After Months in Donbas, Ukrainian Fighter Enjoys Respite With Family
At the start of Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian journalist Petro Shevchenko left his job and headed to the front lines to fight for his country. Seven months later, VOA caught up…
EU Summit: Talk but No Big Decisions on Ukraine, Migration
After a European Union summit ending February 10 that offered strong support for Ukraine — and calls for stronger measures against illegal migration — the bloc is now challenged to…
Україна отримає 6 мільярдів доларів від США на соціальні витрати – Шмигаль
Міжнародні партнери від початку 2023 року надали Україні 4,2 мільярда доларів, заявив голова уряду …
Turkey’s Lax Policing of Building Codes Flagged Before Quake
Turkey has for years tempted fate by not enforcing modern construction codes while allowing — and in some cases, encouraging — a real estate boom in earthquake-prone areas, experts say….
Russia Launches Missile Strikes Across Ukraine
Russia bombarded Ukraine with a series of missile strikes across the country Friday. Critical infrastructure facilities were hit, resulting in power outages. Zaporizhzhia, which houses Europe’s largest nuclear plant, was…
JP Morgan допоможе залучити інвестиції для відбудови України – Мінекономіки
Компанія JP Morgan керує інвестиційним фондом у 4 трлн доларів …
Pakistan Skips Russia-hosted Multilateral Talks on Afghanistan
Pakistan confirmed Thursday that it skipped this week’s Russia-hosted multilateral consultations on Afghanistan, suggesting there are other forums in which it can more effectively contribute to the Afghan peace process….
As Critics Blast Turkey’s Slow Quake Response, People Mobilize
In the aftermath of Turkey’s killer quakes, there is growing desperation among survivors and increasing anger over the government’s response. But many people across the country are mobilizing with opposition…
Ukraine Calls for Tribunal to Prosecute Russia for ‘Crime of Aggression’
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General, Andriy Kostin, has called for the creation of an ad hoc international tribunal to investigate and prosecute Russian’s aggression in Ukraine. Oleksii Kovalenko has the story. VOA…