Russia Monday backed off a threat to block Twitter inside the country but said it will continue to slow down the social media site until mid-May.The move comes as the…
Putin Signs Law that Paves the Way to Him Ruling Until 2036
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a controversial bill that opens the door for him to potentially remain in power until 2036. The bill, which was recently approved by…
Italian Ballroom Dancers Twirl Through Lockdown
Social distancing is not usually part of the ballroom dancing lexicon. But in an industrial zone on the outskirts of Rome, couples of every age twirl and turn across the dance floor, even through a pandemic, just…
Гривня повернула втрачені в п’ятницю позиції щодо долара на міжбанку
Національний банк України встановив опівдні довідкове значення курсу 27 гривень 94 копійки за долар …
Northern Ireland Sees 3rd Night of Unrest Amid Post-Brexit Tensions
Police and politicians in Northern Ireland appealed for calm on Monday after a third night of violence that saw Protestant youths start fires and pelt officers with bricks and gasoline…
Обсяг імпорту товарів із Росії падав у 2019–2020 роках. У 2021 році тенденція зберігається – Держстат
У січні 2021 році Україна купила на 14,3% російських товарів менше, ніж за аналогічний період минулого року …
Protest Parties Surge in Bulgaria Election, Threatening Prime Minister Borissov
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borissov may have difficulty holding on to power after a surge of votes in an election Sunday for anti-establishment and anti-corruption parties that want him out.Exit…
Kosovo Parliament Elects Vjosa Osmani as National President
Kosovo’s parliament has appointed a 38-year-old U.S.-educated female law professor and candidate of the ruling Vetevendosje party as the country’s new president, following an election in February.Vjosa Osmani took over…
Swiss Startup Arms Robot with Virus-Killing UV Light
A Swiss startup is looking to boost confidence in the safety of air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, by using decades-old technology. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi shines light on this story. …
UK Arrests Over 100 in Protests Against Policing Bill
British police said Sunday that 107 people were arrested in London during demonstrations against government plans to increase police powers. Thousands marched in towns and cities across the country on Saturday…
Pope Francis Calls for Access to Care and Vaccines for All
Pope Francis celebrated a second Easter as the coronavirus pandemic shows no signs of easing in Italy and has again forced a nationwide lockdown. The pope urged access to care…
Україна «не на дні боргового негаразду» – Маркарова
Окремо Оксана Маркарова відзначила, що на момент, коли вона залишала Міністерство фінансів, «(співвідношення) нашого боргу до ВВП було менш як 50%» …
Bulgarians Vote for New Parliament
Bulgarians began voting in a parliamentary election on Sunday that will decide whether long-serving Prime Minister Boyko Borissov wins a new four-year mandate despite persistent concerns about corruption in the…
Russia to Build Airport in Laos, Train Armed Forces in Sign of Strengthening Military Ties
Russian troops have been clearing an area of around 500 hectares of unexploded ordnance, or UXO, in Laos’ Xieng Khouang province with plans to build a new airport and military…
Kosovo Vote to Elect New President Stymied
Kosovo’s parliament failed to confirm a new president Saturday, despite backing from the reformist camp that swept this year’s elections, with politicians resuming the vote Sunday after a night of…
Scuffles Erupt in London as Thousands Join ‘Kill the Bill’ Rallies Across Britain
Thousands of demonstrators joined rallies across Britain on Saturday against a proposed law that would give police extra powers to curb protests, with some scuffles breaking out following a march…
Unrest Breaks Out in Northern Ireland for Second Straight Night
Cars were set alight and masked people pelted a police van with petrol bombs Saturday, the second straight evening of disorder in pro-British parts of Northern Ireland amid rising post-Brexit…
Vatican Readies for Easter, Again With No Crowds
As Italy struggles with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the government announced a new nationwide lockdown across the country for the Easter holiday weekend. The measures come as the head…
EU-China Relations Enter Downward Spiral
Once-warm relations between the European Union and China have taken a sharp turn for the worse, punctuated by a series of tit-for-tat sanctions imposed by Beijing and Brussels.Only three months…
На міжбанку долар подолав позначку 28 гривень
На понеділок, 5 квітня, НБУ встановив курс 27 гривень 96 копійок за долар …
After Week of Record Warmth, Europe Temperatures to Nosedive
After a week or more of temperatures from Britain to eastern Europe running as much as 20 degrees above average, forecasters are saying the region will be plunged into record…
Biden Affirms US ‘Unwavering Support’ for Ukraine in Call
President Joe Biden Friday expressed strong U.S. support Friday for Ukraine in a call with the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the White House said. “President Biden affirmed the United…
ОПЕК домовилася про поступове збільшення видобутку нафти
Група нафтовидобувних країн ОПЕК+ на чолі з Саудівською Аравією та Росією домовилася поступово збільшувати видобуток нафти протягом наступних місяців. Сигналізуючи про очікування зростання попиту на нафту після пандемії, міністри відзначили…
Italy May Be in Easter Lockdown, But the Party’s On at Sea
ABOARD THE MSC GRANDIOSA — Italy may be in a strict coronavirus lockdown this Easter with travel restricted between regions and new quarantines imposed. But a few miles offshore, guests…
Christians Mark Good Friday Amid Lingering Virus Woes
Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down, with religious sites open to limited numbers of faithful but none…
Долар подорожчав майже до 28 гривень
Національний банк України опівдні встановив довідкове значення курсу 27 гривень 93 копійки за долар …
Dutch Prime Minister Fights for Political Life in Tough Debate
Caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte fought for his political life Thursday in a bitter parliamentary debate about the country’s derailed process of forming a new ruling coalition following an…
Russian Spies Augment Effort to Grab NATO Secrets, Say Western Officials
Russia’s espionage agencies are redoubling efforts to penetrate NATO, Western intelligence officials say, and are focusing on recruiting moles in the defense ministries of the pact’s member states.Italy expelled two…
Ukraine: Russia Massing Troops on Border; US Warns Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday accused Moscow of building up troops on his country’s border as the United States warned Russia against “intimidating” Ukraine.Kyiv has been locked in a…
Traveling Kenyan Music Producer Gives Hope to Rural Artists
A Kenyan music producer is taking his work to remote villages to record up-and-coming artists on location to offer something new and different for Kenya’s competitive music industry. Juma Majanga…