A volcano erupted Friday night on Iceland’s southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, following small daily earthquakes in recent weeks.The eruption lit the night sky and could easily be seen from the outskirts…
Volcano Erupts Near Iceland’s Capital
A volcano erupted near Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, on Friday, shooting lava high into the night sky after thousands of small earthquakes in recent weeks.The eruption occurred near Fagradalsfjall, a mountain…
Turkey’s Erdogan Quits European Treaty on Violence Against Women
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pulled Turkey out of an international accord designed to protect women, the country’s official gazette said Saturday, despite calls from advocates who see the pact as…
Media Freedom in Slovenia Under EU Scrutiny
Members of the European Parliament have warned of a “chilling” environment for Slovenia’s media, with verbal assaults from senior officials and attempts to cut funding for the state-owned news agency.The…
UN Warns Disasters Wreak Havoc With Food Production
The U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization warns of growing hunger and loss of lives and livelihoods if nations do not find ways to reduce the impact of natural disasters on…
Рожкова про справу держзради і «Приватбанку»: НБУ веде внутрішні розслідування щодо співпраці з Kroll
Нацбанк стверджує, що сприяє розслідуванням правоохоронних органів про зловживання щодо «Приватбанку» …
Turkey’s Political Crackdown Draws More International Concern
A crackdown on Turkey’s main pro-Kurdish political party appears to be broadening following Friday’s detention of a leading member of the country’s human rights movement. The arrest comes in the…
3 Killed in Moscow Area Apartment Blast
Emergency officials in the Moscow suburb of Khimki Friday say a gas leak caused an explosion and fire that killed at least three people and injured four others in a…
Moscow Hosts Talks Aimed at Ending Fighting in Afghanistan
Russia Thursday hosted rival Afghani factions in Moscow for talks aimed at kickstarting a power-sharing agreement between the Taliban and the government in Kabul. And as Charles Maynes reports from…
НБУ прокоментував ймовірне розслідування щодо Рожкової через націоналізацію «Приватбанку»
Нацбанк стверджує, що сприяє розслідуванням правоохоронних органів про зловживання щодо «Приватбанку» …
One Year Into the COVID Pandemic: Europe Bears the Scars
A year ago on March 11, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. As Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA from London, European countries hoped their well-funded health systems…
European Medicines Agency Again Approves AstraZeneca Vaccine
The European Medicines Agency has approved the continued use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in the battle to contain the pandemic. The European regulator’s seal of approval comes after several…
US, Regional Powers Call on Taliban to Forego Spring Offensive at Moscow Conference
The United States, Russia, China, and Pakistan have called on all parties in Afghanistan to reduce violence and the Taliban to forego their Spring offensive, the yearly renewal in attacks…
Russian Troop Presence in Nagorno-Karabakh Raises Questions
Following last year’s war in Nagorno-Karabakh between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Russia is deploying 2,000 military personnel as part of a peace mission for an initial period of five years. In…
Britain, EU Trade Barbs as Vaccine Rancor Adds to Post-Brexit Ill-Feeling
Like some divorced couples, Britain and the European Union are struggling to adjust to their rancorous separation. But the former partners appear to be picking fights with each other, which…
EU Investigators to Release Findings on AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
The European Union’s medications watchdog is due to release initial results Thursday of its investigation into whether there is a connection between the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and cases…
Казначейство звітує про понад 201 млн гривень надходжень від ліцензій на азартні ігри з початку року
У вересні минулого року Кабінет міністрів створив Комісію з регулювання азартних ігор та лотерей …
НБУ посилив гривню проти долара на 2 копійки
У широкому коридорі 27,5–28,5 гривні за долар курс перебуває вже понад півроку – від вересня 2020-го …
Spain Battles Rural Depopulation
In Torrecilla de la Abadesa, it was a poignant day when Ángela López left the village school and its doors were locked for the last time. The 12-year-old must move to…
US-Russia Tension Rising as Biden Calls Putin ‘Killer’
Tensions are rising between the United States and Russia following sharp statements from President Joe Biden on Vladimir Putin over the Russian president’s attempt to undermine the 2020 U.S. election. White House…
Russia Recalls Ambassador Following Biden Comments
Officials in Washington are reacting calmly to Moscow summoning home its ambassador to the United States for consultations about the deteriorated bilateral relationship. The Russian Foreign Ministry on…
UK Aims to Counter China ‘Threat’ in Major Defense Review
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged to counter what he called the “systemic challenge” posed by China as he set out the government’s 10-year defense strategy Tuesday.Some ruling Conservative Party…
Britain Aims to Counter ‘Strategic Threat’ From China
Britain pledged to counter what it called the strategic threat posed by China as it set out its new t10-year defense strategy this week. Britain is seeking to carve out a new role on…
Колишній голова «Укрзалізниці» Жмак відреагував на своє звільнення
Жмак: Кабінет міністрів України прийняв рішення про моє звільнення з посади голови правління «Укрзалізниці». Вказане рішення виглядає, як мінімум, дивно …
WHO: AstraZeneca Vaccine Benefits Outweigh Risks
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement Wednesday, saying it believes the benefits of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine outweigh its risks and recommends that vaccinations continue.The agency noted several…
EU Chief Threatens Ban on British COVID-19 Vaccine Exports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Wednesday said British-based vaccine maker AstraZeneca has underdelivered its vaccine to the European Union and she threatened to ban exports from Britain if…
Beijing Critics Praise British Envoy They Once Faulted
Lord Palmerston, who twice served as British prime minister in the 19th century, is quoted as having said the British “have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies….
Voters Cast Ballots on Final Day of Netherlands Election
Voters in the Netherlands are casting ballots Wednesday in the third and final day of the first European national election held during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Mark Rutte…
НБУ послабив гривню щодо долара
Національний банк України встановив довідкове значення курсу 27 гривень 71 копійка за долар …
US: Russia, Iran Meddled in November’s Election; China Held Back
A just-released assessment by U.S. intelligence officials finds Russia and Iran, joined by a handful of other countries and groups, did seek to influence the outcome of the November 2020…