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,…
У сполученні з ЄС Україна торік перевезла залізницею понад 40 млн тонн вантажів – УЗ
«Укрзалізниця» у сполученні з країнами Європейського союзу перевезла у 2020 році понад 40 млн тонн вантажів, повідомила пресслужба компанії. «Лідером за обсягом стали перевезення до Польщі та зворотно, який склав…
У Мінфіні розповіли, які галузі найбільше користуються програмою «5-7-9»
Більшу половини кредитного портфелю програми «Доступні кредити 5-7-9%» припадає на сільськогосподарські підприємства – про це повідомило Міністерство фінансів у відповідь на запит Радіо Свобода. Як повідомляють у Мінфіні, останні дані…
Turkish-Iranian Rivalry Grows Over Turkish Caucasus Ambitions
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…
NATO Chief Calls Last Week’s Attack on US Capitol ‘Shocking’ and ‘Unacceptable’
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Thursday called last week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump “shocking” and unacceptable, and he said those responsible must…
Europe’s Populists Fearful of Social Media Restrictions
Europe’s populist leaders are outraged by the decision of U.S. social-media giants to block U.S. President Donald Trump from posting on their sites. They fear Facebook, Twitter and other major…
Січневий карантин на курс валют в Україні не вплине – радник президента
Карантин, запроваджений в Україні з 8 до 24 січня, суттєво на курс гривні щодо долара не вплине, заявив радник президента України з питань економіки Олег Устенко. «Обмежувальні заходи в основному…
German Economy Contracts by 5% in 2020
Germany’s Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said Thursday the nation’s economy shrank by 5% during 2020, less than predicted, and less than elsewhere in Europe, but still the worst contraction since…
Denmark to Hold Impeachment Trial Vote on Ex-Minister
Denmark’s ruling party said it would back a vote in parliament Thursday on whether a former immigration minister in the previous government can be tried before the rarely used Court…
НБУ послабив гривню проти долара на 9 копійок
Національний банк України встановив на 15 січня курс 28 гривень 6 копійок за долар, це на 9 копійок більше за офіційний курс на сьогодні. На міжбанківському ринку впродовж більшої частини…
Brussels Police Arrest 116 at Protest Over Black Man’s Death
Police in Belgium made 116 arrests after a demonstration in Brussels over the death of a young Black man who collapsed while in police custody turned violent. Police said most…
Фінансовий сектор України проходить світову «коронакризу» з суттєвим запасом міцності – голова НБУ
Фінансовий сектор України проходить світову «коронакризу» з суттєвим запасом міцності, заявив голова Національного банку Кирило Шевченко під час міжнародної конференції The Central & Eastern European Forum 2021, передає пресслужба регулятора….