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The housing scheme does not address the scale of the housing crisis in Ukraine
By early 2026, the housing crisis in Ukraine had reached a critical stage. The author argues that the current mortgage scheme fails to address either the scale of the destruction or the real needs of the people and the economy.
Russian tourism is in total decline: no one wants to go even to St Petersburg
Domestic tourism in Russia is losing momentum following a brief upturn in 2023–2024 – travellers are increasingly less likely to choose domestic trips, and no one is even visiting the famous St Petersburg.
Iran is restoring its missile bunkers within hours of the strikes
Iran is rapidly restoring its missile silos to operational status following air strikes by the US and Israel. Intelligence reports indicate that Tehran retains a significant portion of its missile capabilities.
Israel has urged Iranians to avoid travelling by train until this evening
The Israel Defence Forces have issued a warning to residents of Iran not to use rail transport until 9.00 pm local time. The military stated that being near railway lines could be life-threatening.
One of the most wanted mafia figures has been arrested in Italy
Italian police have arrested the leader of a mafia clan, Roberto Mazzarella, who had been on the run from the law for over a year. He was found in a luxury villa on the Amalfi Coast.
From 30 UAH at Silpo to 2,000 UAH at Namelaka: how much do Easter cakes cost in the capital’s retail chains?
Easter in Kyiv this year is a bit of a test of financial resilience. The cheapest Easter cakes in supermarkets cost up to 40 UAH, a standard medium-sized cake usually costs between 90 and 150 UAH, whilst in upmarket bakeries the price is approaching 2,000 UAH.
A mass migration of beavers has begun in the Kyiv region: what you need to know
Residents of the Kyiv region are increasingly coming across beavers in the most unexpected places — from residential gardens to roadsides.
The EU has warned the US against strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure
The European Union has stated that attacks on civilian infrastructure are unacceptable, following threats by US President Donald Trump to strike Iran’s energy facilities. Officials in Brussels have emphasised the need for a diplomatic solution.
Over 1,400 kilograms of cocaine have been seized at the Port of Rotterdam
Law enforcement officers have discovered a large consignment of cocaine hidden in containers at the port of Rotterdam. The bulk of the drugs was found amongst household goods being shipped from Curaçao.
Iran's new supreme leader is in a critical condition following an airstrike
Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been elected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, is unconscious and receiving treatment in the city of Qom. This is stated in an intelligence assessment set out in a diplomatic note.
The US and Israel have attacked the island of Kharg, which is Iran’s main oil export hub.
Several explosions have been reported on the island of Khark. Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced the end of the period of restraint.
Klymenko explained why Mindich’s extradition from Israel has been delayed
The head of the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, Oleksandr Klymenko, stated that the delay in processing the extradition request concerning businessman Timur Mindich was not deliberate. According to him, the procedure took time due to the large volume of materials, shortcomings identified in the first set of documents, and the need for translation.