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Will Rumen Radev become Bulgaria’s new Orbán?
The ‘Progressive Bulgaria’ coalition, led by Rumen Radev, won the parliamentary elections on 19 April 2026 and secured an absolute majority in parliament. Since then, the media has been discussing the country’s potential political direction and the issue of tackling corruption.
In a return to the Soviet past, Russia plans to bring hundreds of AN-2s back into service due to the crisis in the light aviation sector
Russia is considering refurbishing old AN-2 aircraft to make up for the shortage of light aircraft. The reasons cited are sanctions and problems with new projects.
Каллас заявила, що рішення щодо 90 млрд євро для України буде за добу
Висока представниця ЄС із закордонних справ і політики безпеки Кая Каллас заявила, що позитивне рішення щодо позики Євросоюзу для України на 90 млрд євро очікується протягом наступних 24 годин. Заяву вона зробила 21 квітня після засідання Ради ЄС у закордонних справах у Люксембурзі.
Following drone attacks, two Russian oil refineries have suspended operations
The Tuapse and Novokuybyshevsk oil refineries suspended operations following drone strikes in April. Part of the infrastructure was damaged and fires broke out at the sites.
MFOs are joining ‘Dii’ – what will change for borrowers
Since April 2026, microfinance organisations have been able to integrate with ‘Diya’ to speed up customer identification. For borrowers, this means a shorter application process, but it also raises questions about the extent of access to personal data and new rules governing the credit market.
In Zakarpattia, the head of the Military Medical Commission has been detained on suspicion of issuing bogus deferrals from conscription
The official is suspected of soliciting a bribe in exchange for issuing reports on limited fitness for service without a proper medical examination. During a search, cash amounting to approximately 11 million hryvnias was seized.
The National Police have dismantled the 'Khimprom' drug cartel, which included the U420 gang (VIDEO)
Drugs known as "U 420", illegal call centres, extortion, violence and criminal activity – the National Police have dismantled a large-scale criminal gang known as "Khimprom". As part of the investigation, hundreds of searches were carried out and charges were brought against members of the gang.
Over the past 24 hours, 231 combat engagements have been recorded on the front line
The Ukrainian defence forces continue to repel the Russian offensive and are inflicting losses on them in terms of personnel and equipment. Over the past 24 hours, more than two hundred combat engagements have been recorded.
At the state-owned PrivatBank, a board member’s salary exceeded $60,000
Anton Razumny, a member of the board of the state-owned PrivatBank, received a salary of 30.5 million hryvnias in 2025. On average, this amounts to 2.54 million hryvnias, or around 62,000 dollars, per month; and during the full-scale war, his annual income in this role increased sixfold, according to the figures cited in the publication.
Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request
The US President has stated that the ceasefire will remain in place until Iran agrees on a unified position. Officials in Tehran have described this decision as an attempt to buy time.
TV presenter Tetyana Syvokho has died following a long illness
TV presenter Tetyana Syvokha, the wife of the late showman and former MP Serhiy Syvokha, has died in Kyiv following a long illness.
The Russian Armed Forces’ casualties have exceeded 1.32 million
Total losses among Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.32 million personnel. Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have also destroyed dozens of pieces of military equipment.