Germany will start charging for rapid COVID-19 tests that were previously free, though vulnerable groups will be exempt from the fee. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said that starting July 1…
Russia’s Putin to Make First Foreign Trip Since Launching Ukraine War
Vladimir Putin will visit two small former Soviet states in Central Asia this week, Russian state television reported Sunday, in what would be the Russian leader’s first known trip abroad…
Russia Attacks Ukraine’s Two Biggest Cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv
Russia launched new missile attacks Sunday on Ukraine’s two biggest cities, the capital of Kyiv and Kharkiv, even as leaders of the Group of Seven nations from the world’s leading…
Despite Strong Summer Start, Europe’s Aviation Industry Frets
Air traffic is booming this summer, but after European vacations are over will passenger demand hold up? The question was the focus of the annual congress of the Airports Council…
Norway Pays Tribute to Victims of Oslo Shooting
Norway paid tribute on Sunday to the victims of a deadly shooting near a gay bar in the capital that shocked the normally peaceful country and led to the cancellation…
У Мінагрополітики заявляють про позитивну динаміку продажу зерна
«Травень показав 1 мільйон 740 тисяч» …
Росія вивезла щонайменше 400 тисяч тонн українського зерна – Мінагрополітики
«На момент фактичної окупації на цих територіях було близько півтора мільйона тонн зерна» …
Biden: G7 to Ban Russian Gold in Response to Ukraine War
U.S. President Joe Biden said Sunday that the United States and other Group of Seven leading economies will announce a ban on imports of gold from Russia, a step the…
G7 Leaders Meet in Germany
Germany welcomes the leaders of the G-7 wealthy democracies Sunday. The summit for the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States is being held in…
Life in Donbas: ‘We Would Like to Live a Little Bit Longer’
The prolonged roar of Grad rockets can be heard as locals in the east Ukrainian town of Siversk crowd around a van selling essentials such as bread, sausages and gas…
Biden Arrives in Europe for Summits Focused on Ukraine, Economy
President Joe Biden touched down in Germany on Saturday, where he will attend the G-7 summit with the leaders of key U.S. allies to discuss their united front against Russia…
Україна отримає 1 мільярд євро гранту від Німеччини – угода між міністрами фінансів
«Кошти будуть спрямовані до держбюджету України для фінансування першочергових соціальних та гуманітарних видатків» …
Suspected Terror-Linked Shooting In Oslo Kills 2, Wounds 14
An overnight shooting in the Norwegian capital, Oslo, that killed two people and wounded more than a dozen is being investigated as a possible terrorist attack, Norwegian police said Saturday….
Romanian Port Struggles to Handle Flow of Ukrainian Grain
With Ukraine’s seaports blockaded or captured by Russian forces, neighboring Romania’s Black Sea port of Constanta has emerged as a main conduit for the war-torn country’s grain exports amid a…
18 Migrants Died in Mass Crossing into Spanish Enclave, Morocco Says
Morocco said 18 migrants died trying to cross into Spain’s North African enclave of Melilla on Friday, after a violent two-hour skirmish between migrants and border officers that also led…
Ukraine, Moldova Hail EU Candidacy; Balkan States, Georgia Told to Wait
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the European Union’s decision to grant his country candidate status Friday, a key milestone in joining the bloc. Moldova was also granted accession candidate status….
Vatican Praises US Court Decision on Abortion, Saying It Challenges World
The Vatican’s Academy for Life on Friday praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, saying it challenged the whole world to reflect on life issues. The Vatican department also…
Лідери ЄС схвалили приєднання Хорватії до єврозони з 2023 року
«Сімдесят відсотків туристів, які приїжджають до Хорватії, також приїжджають з країн єврозони», повідомив прем’єр-міністр країни …
UN Chief Says World Faces ‘Real Risk’ of Multiple Famines This Year
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told an international conference on food security Friday that the world is facing the “real risk” of multiple famines this year and that 2023 could be…
Saudi Prince Visit to Turkey Touted as Reset But Mistrust Remains
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on Wednesday with a military band and an equestrian escort. Turkish officials presented the visit as ushering…
Росія та Білорусь втратили статус спостерігачів у Енергетичній хартії – Міненерго
«Держава-агресор, що, порушує міжнародні угоди, зневажає права інших держав і народів, як і її сателіт, заслуговують на міжнародну ізоляцію» …
Why NATO’s China Focus May Endure
When the top leaders of NATO countries meet next week in Spain, the discussion will be dominated by the Ukraine war and how to deter further Russian aggression in Europe….
Мер Чернігова оцінив сукупні втрати міста через війну – понад 4,2 млрд доларів
За його словами, місцева влада планує відновлювати інфраструктуру і шукати інвесторів вже зараз …
«Фінансував агресію РФ за рахунок українських надр»: СБУ заблокувала активи фірм російського олігарха
За даними спецслужби, ці фірми займались незаконним видобутком піску та щебеню на Київщині та Житомирщині …
VOA Interview: NSC Spokesperson John Kirby
John Kirby, the former Pentagon spokesperson, told VOA’s Ukrainian service on Thursday the United States is “focused on making sure that Ukraine can continue to defend itself and its sovereignty.”…
Biden Heads to European Summits With Ambitious Agenda
President Joe Biden heads to Europe for two major summits with challenges that include how Western democracies can continue to support Ukraine, how they can counter China’s growing influence, and…
Russia Could Cut Off Gas Supply to Europe, Warns IEA
The International Energy Agency has warned that Russia could cut gas supplies to Europe entirely in order to boost its political leverage following its invasion of Ukraine. As Henry Ridgwell…
Poland Struggles to Assist Millions of Ukrainian Refugees
Poles have generously welcomed refugees from the war in neighboring Ukraine in the past few months. But absorbing more than 3 million refugees is a big challenge for Poland, which…
Bosnian Experts: Ukraine Faces Years of War Crime Probes, Searches for Missing
Investigators and researchers of war crimes committed during the 1992-95 Bosnian war say their experience holds valuable lessons for those seeking justice for atrocities committed by Russian forces during the…
EU Watchdog Backs Valneva’s COVID Shot as Contract Talks Go On
Valneva’s VLS.PA COVID-19 vaccine was endorsed by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Thursday, although the French company’s contract with the European Commission to supply the dose hangs in the…