The inauguration of Joe Biden represents not only a new chapter for the United States, but for the world. For allies and adversaries alike, new relationships with the world’s superpower…
EU Calls on Member States to Speed Up Vaccination Programs
The European Union’s executive arm, the EU Commission, called on member states Tuesday to speed up their COVID-19 vaccination programs, saying nations should have at least 80% of their priority…
Уряд залучив понад 12 млрд гривень на аукціоні ОВДП
Уряд залучив понад 12,3 мільярда гривень на аукціоні з продажу облігацій внутрішньої державної позики, повідомило Міністерство фінансів України. Найбільшу частину суми – 6,1 мільярда гривень – вдалося залучити на облігаціях з…
Russia Dismisses Calls for Sanctions After Navalny Arrest
Russia dismissed calls Tuesday for opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s release and threats of sanctions after his arrest, calling the issue a national matter.Responding to calls for sanctions against Moscow a…
Нацбанк випускає срібну банкноту до дня народження Лесі Українки
21 січня Національний банк України випустить срібну банкноту до дня народження української письменниці, перекладачки, фольклористки, громадської й культурної діячки Лесі Українки. Нова банкнота відтворює дизайн оновленої банкноти номіналом 200 гривень…
Serbia Becomes First European Country to Use Chinese COVID Vaccine for Mass Rollout
Hundreds of members of Serbia’s military lined up on Tuesday in their camouflage uniforms at an exhibition hall in Belgrade where nurses injected them with a Chinese-made vaccine against COVID-19….
Meghan Seeks Court Ruling over ‘Serious Breach’ of Privacy
Lawyers for the Duchess of Sussex asked a British judge on Tuesday to settle her lawsuit against a newspaper before it goes to trial by ruling that its publication of…
Turkey Hits Twitter, Pinterest with Advertising Bans
Turkey imposed advertising bans Tuesday on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest for not complying with a new law requiring social media companies to appoint a local representative to handle content removal…
З часу запуску ринку газу договори з «Нафтогазом» уклали 470 тисяч нових клієнтів
Понад 470 тисяч користувачів уклали договори на постачання газу із газопостачальною компанією «Нафтогаз України». Про це компанія повідомила у відповіді на запит Радіо Свобода. «Після запуску роздрібного сегменту ринку природного…
Гривня дорожчає на міжбанку – через пік бюджетних платежів та аукціон ОВДП
На українському міжбанківському валютному ринку 19 січня стало першим повноцінним торговим днем. У суботу і понеділок обсяги торгів були незначними через те, що у США ці дні були вихідними (18…
Europe Demands Release of Russian Opposition Leader as Calls Grow for ‘Magnitsky’ Sanctions
Western leaders have demanded the release of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was arrested Sunday on arrival in Moscow after receiving medical treatment in Germany. Henry Ridgwell reports. …
Russian Court Orders Putin Critic Navalny Held for 30 Days
A Russian court on Monday sentenced opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 30 days in a Moscow prison over parole violations, setting the stage for a later trial that could send…
Students in Italy Protest as Schools Reopen
Hundreds of students protested in Rome on Monday to demand more classrooms, transport to school and better access to education.After almost 10 months of remote learning, it was the first…
Should Social Media Platforms Lose Legal Protection?
The decision by social media giants to police more content, along with banning U.S. President Donald Trump and some of his supporters from posting, is intensifying a debate in Europe…
Кабмін оприлюднив постанову про обмеження ціни на газ на час карантину
Кабінет міністрів Україну оприлюднив текст постанови, яка встановлює граничну ціну на газ для населення на час дії карантину. Документ з’явився на сайті уряду 18 січня. Згідно з постановою, з 1…
Winter Weather Hits Parts of Europe, From Poland to Turkey
Extreme cold has hit large parts of Europe, with freezing temperatures cracking railroad tracks in Poland, snow blanketing the Turkish city of Istanbul and smog spiking as coal was being…
Markets Mixed in Face of Economic, Political Turmoil
European markets are mixed Monday as investors pull back in response to last week’s dismal U.S. retail figures, along with the worsening COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the January…
Iran’s Zarif to France: Avoid ‘Absurd Nonsense’ about Tehran’s Nuclear Work
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday dismissed a claim by France that Tehran was in the process of building up its nuclear weapons, calling it “absurd nonsense”. French…
Leading Greek Sporting Official Resigns Following Rape Charges
A leading Greek sporting official has resigned over allegations that he sexually assaulted Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou. The revelation has sparked an urgent judicial investigation, prompting more alleged victims to speak out about…
Navalny Due to Fly Back to Russia with Threat of Arrest Looming
Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny is due to fly back to Russia on January 17 from Germany despite the Russian authorities’ stated desire to arrest him and potentially jail him…
For Undocumented Afghan Migrants in Turkey, Life is Hard but Better
Turkey has often been described as the gateway between Asia and Europe and because of its location, millions of refugees have arrived in the country as a way station in…
European Powers Press Iran to Back off Latest Nuclear Move
Germany, France and Britain pressed Iran on Saturday to back off the latest planned violation of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, saying that Tehran has “no credible civilian…
Germany’s Ruling Christian Democrats Pick Merkel Loyalist as New Leader
Germany’s ruling Christian Democrats (CDU) Saturday chose Armin Laschet, premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous state, as their new leader. The pick suggests the party favors continuing with German…
India Begins COVID-19 Inoculation Campaign
India began its COVID-19 vaccine campaign Saturday. Frontline workers are slated to receive the first inoculations. The campaign began after Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a nationally televised speech. “We are launching…
Erdogan Hopes for Positive Steps on F-35 Jet Program in Biden Term
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday he hoped positive steps will be taken on Turkey’s role in the F-35 jet program once U.S. President-elect Joe Biden takes office, describing…
British Lawmakers Allege China a ‘Criminal State’ as Human Rights Abuses Intensify
British lawmakers from the ruling Conservative Party’s Human Rights Commission are saying the Chinese Communist Party has intensified an assault on all human rights throughout China — and that those…
Alleged Iran Spy Ring Arrest Seen as Sign of Increasing Rivalry with Turkey
The recent arrest by Turkish authorities of an alleged Iranian spy ring is seen as a sign of increasing rivalry between the two neighbors. The arrest comes as Turkey seeks…
Курс гривні щодо долара мінімально зміцнився – НБУ
Національний банк України встановив на робочу суботу, 16 січня, курс 28 гривень 5 копійок за долар, це на 1 копійку менше за офіційний курс на сьогодні. За даними Finance.ua, торги…
Понад 14 тисяч українських компаній експортують продукцію до країн ЄС – Мінекономіки
Понад 14 тисяч українських компаній експортують продукцію до країн Європейського союзу, повідомив міністр економіки Ігор Петрашко. «Понад 14 тисяч компаній щороку експортують свою продукцію до ЄС. А станом на середину…
Germany’s President Urges Employers to Allow Work from Home
Germany’s president on Friday reached out to employers to allow their employees to work from home to reduce contacts that might exacerbate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In televised remarks,…