The International Organization for Migration said Wednesday that deaths among maritime migration routes to Europe have more than doubled in the first half of this year compared to the same…
Єгипет торік посів перше місце серед країн Африки та Арабського світу щодо товарообігу з Україною – Мінекономіки
За 2020 рік обсяг послуг, пов’язаних з подорожами склав 51,38% …
Boris Johnson Promises Measures to Protect Soccer Players from Online Abuse
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed Wednesday to enact measures to protect British professional soccer players from online abuse. Punishment for someone found guilty of such abuse could include banishment from…
Pope Francis Leaves Rome Hospital 10 Days After Surgery
Pope Francis was seen leaving the hospital Wednesday, 10 days after undergoing planned surgery to remove half of his colon. Witnesses said a car carrying Francis, 84, was seen leaving Rome’s…
France’s Bastille Day Celebration Returns to Champs-Elysees
France’s Bastille Day celebrations, though scaled back, returned Wednesday to the famed Champs-Elysees in Paris, after a one-year absence due to COVID-19. French officials limited the crowd size to…
В Україні стартував процес реєстрації колекторів – НБУ
12 квітня президент Володимир Зеленський підписав зміни до законів України «щодо захисту споживачів при врегулюванні простроченої заборгованості» …
НБУ мінімально посилив гривню проти долара США
Коливання на міжбанківському ринку також є мінімальними – станом на 13:10 котирування становили 27 гривень 28,5–30,5 копійки за долар …
Will China’s European Ambitions Founder in Hungary?
China’s bid to expand its influence in Eastern Europe could hit a snag if Hungary’s controversial Prime Minister Viktor Orban is defeated in what is shaping up to be an…
Зеленський і Сі Цзіньпін підпишуть угоду про безвізовий режим між Китаєм і Україною – ОП
Розмова, поміж іншого, стосувалася боротьби з COVID-19 та співпраці в галузі інфраструктури …
Taliban Threaten Turkish Troops with ‘Jihad’ if They Stay in Afghanistan
The Taliban warned Tuesday that if Turkey extends its military presence in Afghanistan the Islamist group will view Turkish troops as “occupiers” and wage “jihad” against them.The warning came amid…
Pope to Leave Hospital ‘as Soon as Possible’, Vatican Says
Pope Francis has been steadily recovering from the scheduled intestinal surgery he underwent on July 4. The Vatican has not yet provided a date for his release from the Rome…
Turkey Takes Step Toward Post-Pandemic Normalcy as Iconic Oil Wrestling Resumes
Last year, the COVID pandemic saw Turkey canceling one of the world’s oldest sporting events: the centuries-old Kirkpinar oil wrestling tournament. For Turkish and international fans, the festival’s return offers…
EU Agrees on Infrastructure Plan to Rival China’s New Silk Road
European Union foreign ministers agreed Monday on an ambitious global infrastructure plan linking Europe to the world. The infrastructure scheme is designed to rival Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Belt…
На міжбанку незначно посилюється долар США
На українському міжбанківському валютному ринку 13 липня фіксується посилення долара США порівняно з результатами торгів 12 липня …
Normalcy Returns: Turkey Resumes Iconic Oil Wrestling
Last year, the COVID pandemic saw Turkey canceling one of the world’s oldest sporting events: the centuries-old Kirkpinar oil wrestling tournament. For Turkish and international fans, the festival’s return offers…
Racist Attacks on England’s Black Soccer Players Condemned
England’s defeat on penalty kicks in the final of the European soccer cup caused a barrage of online racist attacks against Black players who missed goals in the shootout. The Euro…
UN Human Rights Chief Calls for Action to End Systemic Racism
U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet is calling for action and concrete measures to end systemic racism and racial violence against Africans and people of African descent. The high commissioner…
Global COVID Cases Up for 4th Consecutive Week, WHO Says
The World Health Organization reported Monday that COVID-19 cases rose globally for the fourth consecutive week and that the number of deaths rose after 10 weeks of declines — driven…
«Укрзалізниця» починає продавати непрофільні активи – Юрик
«Укрзалізниця» розпочинає продаж непрофільних активів, повідомив виконувач обов’язків голови правління компанії Іван Юрик. За його словами, перші 22 об’єкти вже сьогодні будуть виставленні на аукціони в електронній системі «Prozorro.Продажі». «Укрзалізниця» виставить…
British PM Condems Racist Social Media Attacks on Black Soccer Players
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned racist social media attacks against Black players on Britain’s soccer team following its 3-2 loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 championship Sunday. After…
EU Countries Begin Tightening Entry Rules Again
European vacationers had hoped this year’s northern hemisphere summer would see unhindered movement and be largely free of travel restrictions, but countries across southern Europe are now scrambling to re-impose…
Italy Explodes in Joy After Winning European Soccer Title
Italians celebrated the European Championship soccer title as a new beginning not only for their youthful national team but for a country that’s been yearning to return to normalcy after being hit…
Protests Erupt in Georgia After Beaten Journalist Dies
Several thousand people protested Sunday evening in front of the Georgian parliament, demanding that the ex-Soviet nation’s prime minister resign over the death of a journalist who was attacked and…
Italy Wins Euro 2020, Beats England in Penalty Shootout
Italian soccer’s redemption story is complete. England’s painful half-century wait for a major title goes on.And it just had to be because of a penalty shootout.Italy won the European Championship…
Djokovic Wins 6th Wimbledon Title
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has won his record-tying 20th Grand Slam title, defeating Italy’s Matteo Berrettini 6-7,6-4,6-4,6-3 in the men’s Wimbledon final Sunday. With the win, the top-ranked Djokovic joins…
UN Report: Human Rights Violations Permeate Conflict in Eastern Ukraine
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is condemning pervasive arbitrary detention and torture by both government and Russian-backed separatists in the seven-year eastern Ukraine conflict….
Pope Francis Makes First Appearance Since Intestinal Surgery
Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since major intestinal surgery last week, greeting well-wishers as he stood for 10 minutes on a hospital balcony, offering hearty thanks…
Polls Open in Moldova’s Snap Election Set to Weaken Russia’s Influence
Polling stations in Moldova opened Sunday morning with voters eager to choose the new parliament after the previous one was dissolved by new President Maia Sandu to shore up her…
Bulgarians Elect New Parliament Amid Corruption Worries
Bulgarians are voting in a snap poll on Sunday after a previous election in April produced a fragmented parliament that failed to form a viable coalition government. Latest opinion polls suggest…
Pope to Deliver Sunday Angelus Prayer From Rome Hospital
Pope Francis is recovering from colon surgery in a Rome hospital and the Vatican has announced that he will deliver his weekly Sunday blessing from there. An exact date for his…