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The network of State Emergency Service warming centres in Kyiv has been expanded to 104
Due to the cold weather, the number of warming and resilience centres in the capital has been increased. The main focus is on the left bank, where dozens of locations are operating, providing hot meals and assistance to people.
Bad weather paralysed part of Germany: dozens of accidents and transport disruptions
Heavy snowfall and freezing rain in Germany caused massive accidents, public transport stoppages and flight delays. The most difficult situation was in the state of Baden-Württemberg.
The Ministry of Development, together with Habitat for Humanity, is launching a project to convert vacant properties into social housing.
An initiative is being launched in Ukraine to inventory and select state-owned and municipal buildings for the creation of affordable housing for internally displaced persons and vulnerable groups.
A ferry carrying more than 350 people sank in the Philippines: at least 15 people died
A cargo and passenger ferry sank near the southern islands of the Philippines on the night of 26 January. Rescuers managed to pull hundreds of people out of the sea, but casualties were unavoidable.
Mortgage at 3 per cent for 25 years: the state is preparing an affordable housing programme worth over one trillion hryvnias
Ukraine has announced a large-scale programme of preferential mortgage lending through the National Development Agency. It provides loans at 3 per cent per annum in hryvnia for socially vulnerable groups and is expected to cover at least one million families.
Over 20 trips daily: how the wheelchair transport service operates in Vinnytsia
A free transport service for people with musculoskeletal disorders has been operating in the city for almost two decades.
In Brazil, lightning struck dozens of participants in a rally in support of Bolsonaro: more than 70 people were injured.
In the Brazilian capital, lightning struck a crowd of protesters during a thunderstorm. At least 72 people required medical attention, dozens were hospitalised, and several are in serious condition.
In Russia, the war is expected to lead to mass closures of small and medium-sized businesses
Russian financial analysts warn of the threat of a large-scale decline in entrepreneurial activity. Against the backdrop of a budget crisis caused by the war and increasing tax pressure, up to a third of small and medium-sized businesses may cease operations.
Peace was voted word of the year among British children, according to Oxford
The children's choices revealed the topics that most concern the younger generation in a world of wars and global challenges.
The first ladies of Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland discussed humanitarian cooperation, education and support for Ukraine in Vilnius
During her visit to Lithuania, Olena Zelenska held a series of meetings with the first ladies of Lithuania and Poland. The focus was on humanitarian support for Ukraine, the development of Ukrainian studies in Europe, cultural diplomacy and preparations for the next Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen.
Night arrivals without unnecessary expenses: train passengers will be offered discounts on taxis
The initiative is intended to make it easier for people whose trains arrive in large cities during curfew hours to get home.
Over 90 heating points have been set up in Kyiv by the State Emergency Service, refuting rumours about overnight accommodation points.
In the capital, against the backdrop of an extremely difficult situation, an extensive network of heating points operated by the State Emergency Service is in operation. The authorities and rescue workers emphasise that these points are intended to help people, not for mass overnight accommodation.
