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The switch to summer time poses a number of health risks: how to adapt
On the night of 29 March, Ukrainians will set their clocks forward by one hour. This means less sleep and the body will have to adjust to a new rhythm. For many, this change is a real challenge: it can lead to fatigue, irritability and sleep problems. However, you can prepare yourself in advance.
The Russian Federation has announced the discovery of a consignment of booby-trapped insoles intended to sever the legs of Russian soldiers
A 32-year-old foreign national has been arrested in Moscow on suspicion of having been involved in the smuggling of disguised bombs from Poland on the instructions of a Ukrainian handler.
A memorial plaque honouring SBU staff, in the form of a cotton flower stylised to resemble an explosion, has been unveiled in Kyiv
A memorial has been unveiled in Kyiv in honour of the SBU staff who are standing up to Russian aggression.
Buckwheat prices are rising, whilst vegetable prices are falling: the Verkhovna Rada has explained what is driving prices in Ukraine
Prices for bread, oil and buckwheat are rising, whilst vegetables have become cheaper this year. Ukrainians have already noticed the changes in shops, but the reasons vary from product to product.
A tool called ‘ShriftoRiz’ has been launched in Ukraine to search for Russian fonts on websites
Ukrainian developers have launched a browser extension called “ShriftoRiz”, which helps identify fonts of Russian origin on websites and suggests replacing them with Ukrainian typefaces. The project’s creators describe it as a tool for visual hygiene and a way to rid the digital space of Russian influence.
Moldova is considering declaring a state of emergency in the energy sector: power cuts are expected
The Moldovan government has approved a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector and has not ruled out the possibility of rolling blackouts in response to Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Lviv is terminating the contract for the construction of a waste-to-energy plant due to breaches by the contractor
The municipal enterprise ‘Green City’ has officially initiated the process of terminating its cooperation with the Polish company Control Process S.A.
The war will turn into a disaster: media reports reveal pressure on Trump over Iran
US President Donald Trump called off a strike against Iran’s energy sector and began negotiations following warnings from allies about the risk of a catastrophe.
The EU and Australia have agreed on a free trade deal
The European Union and Australia have agreed to conclude a free trade agreement following several years of negotiations. The agreement provides for a significant reduction in tariffs and greater market access.
Early elections are being held in Denmark amid the debate over Greenland
Early parliamentary elections are taking place in Denmark, and the result is expected to be a close contest. The incumbent Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, is hoping to secure a third term in office.
A group involved in illegal mining has been uncovered in the Carpathian region: the losses amount to almost 50 million hryvnias
In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, law enforcement officers have uncovered an organised group suspected of illegally extracting sand and gravel in the Kolomyia district. According to preliminary estimates, the damage to the environment amounts to nearly 50 million hryvnias, and four suspects have already been served with notices of suspicion.
The UK has issued a warning about a new wave of meningitis following the deaths of students
The UK Health Security Agency has warned that the meningitis outbreak, which began in the county of Kent, could intensify in the coming weeks and months. However, the risk of widespread infection among the local population has been assessed as remote.