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Ukrainian refugees: Airbnb will house up to 100,000 people for free

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky sent invitation letters to leaders across Europe, starting with Poland, Germany, Hungary and Romania.

Green News

Germany speeds up renewable energy push due to Ukraine invasion

So far, cutting back on Russia's imports of natural gas has been tricky for Europe's largest economy, especially as it is already set to exit nuclear power this year and coal-fired power by 2030.

Money

Russians queue for cash as sanctions bite and hyperinflation looms

Russians wary that sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine would deal a crippling blow to their economy have been flocking to banks and ATMs for days.

Travel News

Meet the Ukrainians rushing home to fight for their country

Ukrainians from around the world are returning home to defend their nation against Russian forces.

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria sacks minister for saying Ukraine invasion was not a 'war'

Stefan Yanev had said Russia's actions should be labelled a "military operation", echoing the words of Vladimir Putin.

Europe News

Doubts over whether all EU nations support Ukraine joining the bloc

"Membership is a long-standing request from Ukraine but there are different opinions and sensitivities within the EU on enlargement," said Charles Michel, president of the European Council.

Tech News

Facebook dismantles Russian disinformation network in Ukraine

The network of around 40 fake pages and groups tried to promote fake news articles about Ukraine and the west, Meta said.

Europe Decoded

Analysis: In just one week, the EU has changed forever

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has thrust the bloc into a new chapter that until recently would have been unthinkable.

Ukraine

Snake Island border guards are alive and well, says Ukrainian navy

The 13 border guards were initially reported dead after refusing to surrender to Russian forces and swearing at them.

Travel News

World’s largest plane is ‘demolished’ by Russian troops in Ukraine

The airport was also subject to significant damages, according to satellite images.

Ukraine

Euroviews. Now, more than ever, Europe needs to stand up for Ukraine | View

"We belong to the pluralistic, European family. And now, more than ever, we need this family to stand by us."

Green News

Italy explores Algerian gas as Europe strays from Russian fossil fuels

Italy's foreign minister and top energy CEO are visiting a gas supplier Algeria.

Culture news

Sydney Opera House illuminates its support for Ukraine

Australia has imposed sanctions on more than 350 Russian individuals, including Russian President Vladimir Putin since last week.

Tech News

Ukraine: Russia's fight with Big Tech to control the war narrative

From Facebook and Twitter to TikTok, Big Tech is feeling the squeeze from the Kremlin's information war but the platforms aren't taking it lying down.

Travel News

European airline shares plummet as Russia closes its airspace

In Asia, Singapore Airlines has also said it is suspending all services to and from Moscow until further notice.

Tech News

MWC 2022: Russia’s pavillion banned as tech fair gets underway

"The GSMA strongly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine," the company which organises the Mobile World Congress said.

Money

Russian oligarchs facing proposed new UK law targeting 'dirty money'

The legislation has been moved forward after Boris Johnson's government faced criticism that it wasn't doing enough to stop the flow of Russian money.

Ukraine

Huge Russian convoy advances on Kyiv as Moscow sanctions begin to bite

A 25-kilometre military convoy closed in on Kyiv on Monday night, after intensified shelling of Ukraine's second city Kharkiv. More global sanctions have left Moscow increasingly isolated.

Money

Russia's Central Bank scrambles to deal with sanctions, falling rouble

Russian central bank scrambles to contain fallout of sanctions

Green News

BP exits its 20% stake in state-owned Russian oil and gas giant

"Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine must be a wake-up call for British businesses with commercial interests in Putin’s Russia.”

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