Travel News Secret lies in hospitality: Porto tops ranking as Europe's most welcoming city, Lisbon close behind
Travel News Secret lies in hospitality: Porto tops ranking as Europe's most welcoming city, Lisbon close behind
Ukraine Russia and Ukraine exchange more drone attacks after EU funding stalls The situation comes as the war moves ever closer to its two year anniversary. 17/12/2023
Russia Navalny transferred to unknown destination, supporters say Jailed former Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has not been heard from for more than a week. 15/12/2023
Ukraine How is the US continuing to fund Ukraine's war despite poverty claims? It's a complicated situation - made worse still by some American lawmakers calling for a removal of military aid from the war-torn European nation. 15/12/2023
Ukraine Russians join Ukrainian battalion to fight against their own country Dismayed by Moscow's war, Russian volunteers are joining Ukrainian ranks to fight Putin's troops. 14/12/2023
Russia Russia threatens Olympic boycott over 'neutral' athlete decision Vladimir Putin has condemned the IOC's decision to let Russian and Belarusian athletes take part in the 2024 Paris Games under a neutral flag - a move that's been criticised by Ukraine as well. 14/12/2023
Ukraine Eleven injured in Russian strike on southern Ukraine This latest Russian attack comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with EU leaders in Brussels to discuss accession to the bloc and financial aid. 14/12/2023
Ukraine Russian airstrikes leave dozens injured buildings damaged in Kyiv The attacks comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the US and Scandinavia in a bid to secure more aid and support for Ukraine during the harsh winter months. 13/12/2023
Ukraine People flee life in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine Thousands of people flee to Ukraine from territories held by Russia through an unofficial crossing point between the two countries amid a brutal war. 11/12/2023
Argentina Zelenskyy set to visit White House as Biden tries to secure more aid Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to the White House as Joe Biden's administration is stepping up pressure on Congress to provide billions more in aid to Kyiv. 11/12/2023
World News Kyiv: Russian presidential voting in occupied regions would be ‘void’ Ukraine on Saturday condemned Russia’s intention to organise presidential election voting in occupied Ukrainian territory next year. 10/12/2023
Economy How EU countries could cut off the remaining Russian gas imports A new proposal would make it easier for EU member states to phase out Russian gas completely. 08/12/2023
Lithuania Children of Russian oligarch Abramovich have Lithuanian passports The Interior ministry confirmed the findings of a Lithuanian investigative journalism centre which collaborated with an international investigation. 07/12/2023
Ukraine Ukraine accuses Russia of shooting surrendering soldiers Kyiv announced it was launching an investigation into allegations that Russian forces killed surrendering Ukrainian soldiers. 04/12/2023
Belgium NATO reiterates support for Ukraine NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, reiterated support for Ukraine and its hopes to join the military alliance. 29/11/2023
Ukraine Russia denies having poisoned wife of Ukraine's intelligence chief Marianna Budanova is now recovering in hospital, where blood tests have reportedly revealed heavy metal poisoning. 29/11/2023
Culture news Satirical Putin play defies pro-Kremlin sentiment in Bulgaria The play, adapted by director Galin Stoev, portrays President Putin in a unique, satirical light and addresses war crimes in Ukraine. 27/11/2023
Tech News Russia adds the spokesman for Facebook owner Meta to a wanted list The move - which means spokesman Andy Stone now faces charges - comes weeks after Russia classified Meta as a "terrorist and extremist" organisation. 27/11/2023
Ukraine European officials visit Kyiv to show ongoing support On Ukraine's Day of Dignity and Freedom, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy linked the historic pro-democracy protests one decade ago to the current day, describing the 2013 demonstrations on Maiden Square as Ukraine's "first victory" in its war with Russia. 21/11/2023
Business Why executives of Carlsberg's Russian brewery face 10 years in prison The alleged fraud highlights the difficulties that Western firms and their executives face in trying to leave Russia. 20/11/2023
Russia Russian lawmakers approve budget with record amount earmarked for defence spending Under the spending plan, the country's largest ever, defence spending is expected to overtake social spending next year for the first time in modern Russian history. The development comes as the Kremlin is eager to shore up support for President Vladimir Putin before a March presidential election. 17/11/2023