Hungarian and Slovakian refineries are currently unable to receive oil through the Ukrainian section of the international Druzhba pipeline from the Russian oil company Lukoil, which is subject to Ukrainian sanctions. This situation has sparked a strong reaction in Bratislava and Budapest. Kyiv is closely...
The slowdown of China’s economy is causing significant ripples globally. Although the IMF has somewhat improved its forecasts for the world’s second-largest economy, its expectations seem overly optimistic. This is happening amidst lively interactions around the “axis of evil Moscow-Pyongyang-Tehran” and stern warnings from Brussels...
Turkey is pushing for the renewal of the Black Sea Grain Agreement, which has been the framework for Ukraine’s maritime agricultural exports for the past year, operating without the participation or guarantees of the Russian Federation. Why now, and why include Russia? It’s likely because...
The “Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024” took place in Berlin on 11 and 12 June. This event significantly differed from the previous two conferences held in Lugano, Switzerland, in 2022, and London, United Kingdom, in 2023. Two main issues dominated the discussions this year: the...
A week after the latest OPEC+ meeting, an unexpected trend has emerged: oil prices are falling. Such meetings are typically aimed at raising prices through coordinated market actions by OPEC countries and their allies within the oil-exporting cartel. This is an intriguing signal, not only because...
Inflation in the eurozone in May 2024 is not just about prices; it also ties into the upcoming European Parliament elections and the actions of the European Central Bank (ECB), whose interest rates impact the cost of credit and much more. What is currently driving...
Dumping of electric vehicles and solar panels, technological assistance to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, muscle-flexing in the Taiwan Strait, and attempts to solve internal problems by expanding exports—these are the grievances against China expressed by both the US and the EU. It appears we are witnessing the start...
China’s economy is striving to escape from crises, particularly in the real estate sector and overproduction. There are seemingly hopeful signs for the Chinese leadership, but these are likely short-lived. The methods China is employing to exit the crisis are far from market-based, and...
Ukrposhta, Ukraine’s national postal service provider, has partnered with DHL Global Match to provide transport and parcel services. From now on, Ukrainian entrepreneurs selling their goods on international marketplaces will have more confidence in stable delivery times. This was announced by the company’s CEO Igor...
The EU supports increased funding for Ukraine’s defence and will increase funding for the European Peace Fund by €5 billion, the Financial Times reports. This fund is used to finance military supplies to Ukraine. The new tranche of the fund is to be approved at...
The G7 summit held in Apulia, southern Italy, focused on the war in Ukraine, the conflict in Gaza, issues in Africa, illegal migration, and China’s aggressive trade expansion. Sustainable development goals, including climate challenges, were also extensively discussed. Five of the eleven points in the...
Austria was the first to support stripping Hungary of its voting rights in the EU. Vengeance through the centuries. How would it be in German: this is for our Karl Habsburg, you bastards! Seriously though, the treachery of the Hungarians equals that of the...
Small Lithuania invites German Rheinmetall to produce ammunition, Italian troops train on firing ranges, and Estonia shows record defence spending relative to its GDP. Europe has begun to take the threat from Russia seriously. Global defence spending has reached record levels, surpassing that of...
Germany has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth an estimated €500 million. This was announced by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius at the Ramstein meeting, FAZ reports. Pistorius clarified that it is about additional supplies of ammunition and vehicles. “The delivery will...
On March 26th, Warsaw and Berlin will kick off the “armoured coalition” for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Poland, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, during a meeting with his German counterpart Boris...
Construction has begun on the largest NATO base in Europe in Romania, where up to 10,000 servicemen and their families will be accommodated. The Mihail Kogălniceanu military complex will cover an area of 2,800 hectares with a perimeter of 30 km. The preliminary cost...
Greece has become one of the countries that joined the Lithuanian-initiated demining coalition established within the framework of the Ramstein Contact Group on Ukraine’s defence. This was stated by Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias during his visit to Vilnius. In his speech, Dendias stressed Greece’s support...
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz is hosting President of France Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Berlin on March 15 to discuss European unity in supporting Ukraine, as reported by The Guardian This meeting comes amidst differences in approaches between the assertive...
A Russian missile attack near the motorcade of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was on his way to a meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, marked the visit of the Greek Prime Minister to Odesa, Protothema reports. Ukraine’s navy says five people were killed. The...
Late in the night from December 6 to 7, U.S. President Joe Biden directly termed the actions of Republican congressmen as political blackmail, accusing them of exposing the world to excessively high risks. Simultaneously, he proposed a compromise regarding the security program for the...
To become a famous cat, you don’t necessarily have to be of an elite breed, win first place at prestigious shows, or be adopted by a Hollywood star. If you’re lucky enough to be born a) a cat and b) a cat in Eastern...
The massive missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy system, resumed by the terrorist state of the Russian Federation in the spring of 2024, have predictably led to prolonged blackouts. To say that Ukrainians have gotten used to this would be an understatement. One should neither...
Despite the fact that Ukraine has been engulfed in a full-scale war for almost three years, some regions continue to welcome foreign tourists who are fond of exotic gastronomic tours and extreme experiences. Moreover, the air raid alarms, the whistle of Russian missiles, the...
Manchester United’s stunning 4-3 extra-time victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals has kept their hopes of winning the trophy alive. The Red Devils opened the scoring with Scott McTominay’s effort, but before the break, Liverpool fought back and took the lead: first Alexis McAllister...
Police in northern Italy recently received a report of dangerous driving in Bondeno at night. The call came in at around 1am, reporting dangerous driving in the centre of the town of Bondeno near Ferrara. Officers sent to the scene in the northern Emilia-Romagna region were “very surprised...
“There are spies everywhere in Brussels,” said Belgian Justice Minister Paul Van Tighelt. He warned in an interview that scandals such as Qatargate and Chinagate are just the tip of the spy iceberg in the Belgian capital, Politico reports. Van Tighelt is currently chairing meetings...
Singapore has signed an exclusive deal with Taylor Swift for concerts in Southeast Asia, which brings in a lot of tourist revenue for the country and shocks neighbouring countries who are outraged by the injustice, CNN reports. According to the agreement, the artist will only...
Stone tools discovered in western Ukraine that are believed to be more than 1 million years old may be the oldest evidence of human presence in Europe, according to a study published on Wednesday by Nature Briefing. The chipped stones, deliberately carved out of volcanic...
A former stripper, Carrie Royal, 52, who claimed to have kissed Prince Harry 12 years ago during his wild Las Vegas parties, is threatening to re-publish photos of Harry, now on OnlyFans, to retaliate for being “whitewashed” in his memoir, The Sun reports. Carey previously...
“The Ukrainian trace” can be found in global cinematography, music, IT industry, sports, painting, and literature. Some celebrities were born in Ukraine and remember its language and traditions, while others only have faint memories of their ancestors’ homeland. However, Ukraine is more than just...
It seems that 2024 can rightfully be considered the year of crypto, at least due to Mr. Donald Trump, who has begun accepting donations from supporters for his presidential campaign in bitcoins and ethers. In reality, the financial market, which has recently not only...
The EU is preparing tough tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), although this may pose problems for European manufacturers themselves. But behind the scenes – colossal subsidies from the Chinese government to its own automakers. And this is seen in Europe as a sign of unfair...
Automobile giants Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. announced today a strategic partnership and agreed to launch a feasibility study on electric vehicles and other advanced technologies to cut costs and increase competitiveness, Kyodo reports. The move comes as competition in the global electric...
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Chinese online e-commerce platform AliExpress, owned by the Alibaba Group, on suspicion of violating the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU executive said in a statement on 14 March. This is the third official investigation under the DSA,...
On Wednesday, the European Parliament gave final approval to a broad set of EU rules for the governance of artificial intelligence, including systems such as ChatGPT OpenAI. MEPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Artificial Intelligence Act, five years after the regulations were first proposed. The...
The Ukrainian IT Coalition has already united 11 countries and accumulated enough contributions for the first procurement of priority requests. This was announced by the Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov “The IT Coalition is an important long-term initiative, and we are grateful to...
When you regularly follow the latest in technology and modern innovations, there comes a moment when the thought arises that we have been living in a cyberpunk era for quite some time, albeit without mutants and flying cars. However, every modern device is a...
The importance of mobile systems countering aerial threats in modern warfare is difficult to overstate. Portable anti-aircraft complexes and short-range air defense systems have played and continue to play a significant role on the battlefields of the Ukrainian-Russian war. They are instrumental in downing...
In the near future, the hum of machines and the flicker of neon lights will paint the nighttime landscape of an urban jungle. Bars and restaurants, once a place of human interaction and camaraderie, have become a playground for a new kind of creature...
Since the onset of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, Ukraine has acquired a fairly substantial and diverse arsenal of armaments and technology from Western allies – ranging from portable anti-tank missile systems to modern, highly effective air defense systems. Soon, Ukraine’s airspace...
An opera house is an important and luxurious part of cultural history, reflecting the style of its city and the traditions of its country. Historic iconic buildings of opera houses are never repeated and you will not find two identical opera houses in the...
In a gesture of international solidarity and cultural appreciation, renowned British actress Emma Thompson recited a poem by Ukrainian literary icon Lina Kostenko. Kostenko celebrates her 94th birthday today, March 19th, 2024. A Birthday Tribute and a Message of Hope Emma Thompson lent her...
The iconic role of 007 agent James Bond, MI6’s most famous spy, has been offered to 33-year-old actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, The Sun reports. Insiders say that the Kick-Ass film star is expected to accept the role of 007, replacing Daniel Craig, who played MI6’s most...
The highest-grossing film in the world since the beginning of 2024 is the fantastic film Dune 2 by Denis Villeneuve. According to Variety, the film has already grossed $494.7 million worldwide, including $208 million in North America and $289.4 million in the rest of the world. Based on...
The world-famous anonymous street artist Banksy may be forced to reveal his real name due to a lawsuit over the authenticity of one of his most famous works, Monkey Queen, The Guardian reports. Two art collectors have filed a lawsuit against the artist over his...
Famous French actress Juliette Binoche has become the next president of the European Film Academy Board, replacing Polish director Agnieszka Holland, who plans to devote her time to making films, Variety reports. Binoche was unanimously nominated by the board members of the European Film Academy...
Director Denis Villeneuve’s film “Dune: Part Two” successfully launched in theatres, amassing $178.5 million over its opening weekend. This total includes $97 million from international markets and $81.5 million from the American box office, making the second instalment of “Dune” the highest-grossing premiere of...
At Paris Fashion Week, which has started in France, full of parades and presentations, only an explosive artistic statement can make a designer stand out. Otherwise, critics and buyers will say: “déjà vu! “, “Nothing new under the sun”, “Martin Margiela has already done it, and...
Taylor Swift has made history at the Grammy Awards 2024 by becoming the first artist to win the award for Best Album of the Year four times for her album Midnights. This is stated in the official announcement of the music award. At Sunday’s ceremony, Taylor Swift...
On November 22, 2023, Netflix released the first episodes of the reality show “Squid Game: The Challenge,” based on the immensely popular South Korean series “Squid Game.” The final 10th episode aired on December 6, where the remaining two participants engaged in a final...
