The holiday tree is towering over the main square in this central German city, the chestnuts and sugared almonds are roasted, and kids are clambering aboard the merry-go-round just like…
Уряд офіційно запустив діяльність Бюро економічної безпеки
У БЕБ втім зазначають, що попри рішення про офіційний запуск роботи, органу поки не виділено спеціально обладнані приміщення та будівлі …
Russian Court to Consider Closure of Top Rights Group Memorial
Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday will consider a request to shut down Memorial, the country’s most prominent rights group and a pillar of its civil society. Founded by Soviet dissidents…
¡Basta! Sports Journalists in Spain Demand End to Abuse
On a bad day, Maria Tikas receives four or five abusive online messages suggesting that she only got her job as a journalist because she offered sexual favors to her…
At Least 27 Migrants Die Crossing English Channel
At least 27 migrants drowned Wednesday after their inflatable dinghy capsized as they tried to cross the English Channel from France. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said 34 people were aboard the boat. Two were rescued…
Western Policymakers Weigh Options for Ukraine, Responses to Russian Aggression
The buildup of Russian troops along the border with Ukraine, and on the Crimean Peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014, is prompting an intense debate among American and European policymakers…
Україна планує повністю вакцинувати до кінця року 17 мільйонів людей – меморандум з МВФ
Фонд вказав на низький рівень вакцинації в Україні як один із ризиків для якнайшвидшого відновлення її економіки. …
Котирування міжбанківського ринку сягнули 27 гривень за долар
Національний банк України на початку торгів виходив на ринок із запитом найкращого курсу і продав до 40 мільйонів доларів за ціною 26 гривень 92–94 копійки за долар …
Facing New COVID Surge, Europe Examines Mitigation Steps
Three European countries have broken records for new COVID-19 cases, prompting calls for urgent measures to slow the spread. Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary, all of which have vaccine rates below 60%,…
‘Ping-Pong Pushbacks’: Winter Misery for Migrants Trapped on Poland-Belarus Border
Poland has threatened Belarus with further economic sanctions and the closure of its border to all freight and rail traffic, as thousands of migrants continue to try to cross the…
German Parties Say Deal Ready for New Coalition Government
The three parties negotiating to form Germany’s next government will finalize and present their coalition agreement Wednesday, two of the prospective partners said. The deal paves the way for center-left…
Sweden’s Parliament Approves First Female Prime Minister
Sweden’s parliament on Wednesday approved Magdalena Andersson as the country’s first female prime minister, tapping the finance minister who recently became the new leader of the Social Democratic party. Andersson…
700 млн доларів від МВФ мають надійти до України 24 листопада – Шмигаль
22 листопада Рада директорів МВФ за підсумками першого перегляду програми stand-by (SBA) погодила виділення Україні траншу кредиту в розмірі близько 700 мільйонів доларів …
US Preparing for Multiple Contingencies as Russia-Ukraine Tensions Rise
The United States and its European allies are planning for “a number of contingencies,” fearing that Moscow’s saber-rattling may be more than tough talk. Multiple U.S. officials cited serious concerns…
Polish Prime Minister Credits Diplomacy for Easing Border Tensions
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Tuesday diplomatic efforts with Turkey, middle eastern nations and others have helped ease the situation at the Polish border with Belarus, but he said…
Top US, Russian Generals Speak as Tensions Mount
The top U.S. and Russian generals spoke by phone Tuesday, as tensions along the Russian-Ukrainian border appeared to reach new highs. Both Washington and Moscow quickly issued readouts of…
НБУ зупинив зростання долара до 27 гривень
На міжбанківському ринку сесія завершується на рівні 26 гривень 85–87 копійок за долар …
WHO Europe Warns Region’s COVID-19 Deaths Could Reach 2.2M by March
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Europe regional office Tuesday said the 53-country area could see another 700,000 COVID-19 deaths in the next four months if vaccination efforts are not increased. In a statement,…
Міністерство фінансів продало ОВДП менш як на 4,5 мільярда гривень
Завтра, 24 листопада, Міністерство фінансів має виплатити за попередньо залученими ОВДП відсотків на 4,827 мільярда гривень …
Bus Crashes, Catches Fire in Bulgaria; at Least 45 Dead
North Macedonia’s chief prosecutor says that 12 children were among the some 45 people who died in a fiery bus crash in Bulgaria early Tuesday morning. Lubomir Jovevski spoke to…
More Than 100 Afghans Arrive in Greece
A flight carrying more than 100 Afghans arrived Monday in northern Greece. According to Greek officials, the group of 119 people included Mohibullah Samim, Afghanistan’s former minister of border and tribal affairs, as…
US, Ukraine Discuss Russian Troop Buildup Near Border
Amid concerns about the unusual buildup of Russian troops near the Russia-Ukraine border, the Ukrainian minister of defense came to Washington to talk about defense and strategic issues. Ostap Yarysh…
With Cases Surging, German Health Minister Issues Stern COVID Warning
Germany’s Health Minister Jens Spahn said Monday the current surge of COVID-19 cases in the country likely means that over the next three months – by the end of winter…
США: Байден запропонував на голову ФРС республіканця, якого критикував Трамп
Тепер Пауелл має можливість завершити процес найбільш значного перегляду фінансово-кредитної політики США, починаючи з 1970-х років …
US, Ukraine Scrutinize Russian Troop Buildup as Moscow Dismisses Invasion Fears
Russia’s troop buildup along the Ukrainian border is drawing alarm from U.S. officials who are warning of a potential new invasion. Ukrainian officials estimate 90,000 Russian troops are now positioned…
Долар продовжує дорожчати на міжбанку, НБУ послабив гривню ще на 9 копійок
Торги на українському міжбанківському валютному ринку завершуються на рівні 26 гривень 73–75 копійок за долар …
Interpol Election Raises Rights Concerns About Fair Policing
Human rights groups and Western lawmakers are warning that Interpol’s powerful network of global police officers could end up under the sway of authoritarian governments, as the world police agency…
«Енергоатом» підписав угоду з Westinghouse про будівництво двох енергоблоків для Хмельницької АЕС
«Україна поступово має вивести з експлуатації реактори російського типу й побудувати нові станції», вважає директор Westinghouse …
Belarus Says it Does Not Want Confrontation, Wants EU to Take Migrants
Belarus does not want confrontation with Poland but wants the European Union to take in 2,000 migrants stranded on its border, President Alexander Lukashenko said on Monday, after Warsaw warned…
UK to Require Charging Points for Electric Vehicles in New Buildings
Charging points for electric vehicles will be required to be installed in new buildings in Britain from next year under new legislation to be announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson,…