Related
Tymoshenko transferred from prison to hospital 
Tymoshenko’s rise and misfortune 
EU-Ukraine edge close to free trade deal 
Tymoshenko daughter in jail plea 
Ukraine’s faded orange Its the end of a political era in Ukraine.
The country’s parliament has backed a vote of no-confidence in the government of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.
The motion was passed by 243 votes in favour out of 450 in the chamber.
It means the death knell has sounded for Tymoshenko’s coalition that emerged from the 2004 pro-Western Orange Revolution
She has not yet revealed whether she will stay in the post until a new Prime Minister is appointed.
It comes almost a month after Tymoshenko was defeated in a bitter presidential run-off by pro-Russion candidate Viktor Yanukovich.
His Regions Party will now try to form its own government within 60 days or face a snap parliamentary election.
More about: Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, Yulia TymoshenkoCopyright © 2012 euronews
Top Stories
Haneke scoops Cannes Palme d'Or
Austrian director Michael Haneke has won the Cannes film festival’s top prize. He scooped the Palme d’Or for his film “Love” – the tale of an elderly couple facing the inescapable, yet…
Syrian government blames rebels for Houla massacre
International outrage is mounting over a massacre in Syria that has left more than 100 people…
Mali: Rebel groups agree to creation of Islamic state
Two Rebel groups have agreed to merge and create an independent Islamic state in Northern…
Latest world news
Syrian government blames rebels for Houla massacre- California: Iconic bridge celebrates 75th birthday
- Haneke scoops Cannes Palme d’Or
- Pope conducts mass amid media leaks scandal
- Germany breaks solar energy record
- Iran to build second nuclear plant
- Greek anger at Lagarde tax avoidance comments
- Mali: Rebel groups agree to creation of Islamic state
- Burials for 66 Muslims killed during Bosnian war
- Indonesia: Lady Gaga concert cancelled
euronews on facebook
