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A Ukrainian cuisine restaurant has appeared for the first time in the Michelin gastronomic guide
For the first time ever, a Ukrainian cuisine restaurant has been featured in the prestigious Michelin gastronomic guide — a major milestone for Ukraine’s culinary scene and international recognition. (empr.media)
Sep 18, 2024
The screening of the film Russians at War in Toronto has indeed been canceled
The controversial documentary *Russians at War* faced protests and safety concerns at the Toronto festival, leading organizers to cancel public screenings after backlash and threats to operations. (Toronto International Film Festival context) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Sep 13, 2024
The EU Court has rejected the appeal to lift sanctions imposed on russian oligarchs Fridman, Aven, and the Timchenko family
A European Union court dismissed the appeal from Russian oligarchs Mikhail Fridman, Petr Aven and the Timchenko family to lift EU sanctions, keeping travel bans and asset freezes in force. ([empr.media](https://empr.media/news/world/the-eu-court-has-rejected-the-appeal-to-lift-sanctions-imposed-on-russian-oligarchs-fridman-aven-and-the-timchenko-family/))
Sep 11, 2024
Dmytro Kuleba is no longer head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: how world diplomacy is reacting
After serving as Ukraine’s Foreign Minister since March 2020, Dmytro Kuleba resigned in September 2024 during a major government reshuffle. World diplomats thanked him for rallying support amid war diplomacy, while new leadership steps in.
Sep 9, 2024
Russian Railways restricts the direction of Belarusian Railway trains to the Kursk region
Russian Railways has restricted Belarusian train routes toward the Kursk region, marking a notable shift in wartime logistics and transport coordination across the region.
Aug 15, 2024
Yaroslava Mahuchikh is the Olympic champion in the high jump at the 2024 Olympics, and Iryna Herashchenko has won the bronze!
Yaroslava Mahuchikh claims Olympic gold in the high jump as Ukraine celebrates a historic double podium, with Iryna Herashchenko securing a bronze medal in Paris.
Aug 5, 2024
Ukrainian team wins gold in women’s sabre at the 2024 Olympics!
Ukraine’s women’s sabre team delivered a stunning Olympic gold at Paris 2024, defeating South Korea in a dramatic final that marked a historic sporting breakthrough.
Aug 4, 2024
Shooter Serhii Kulish wins silver in rifle shooting at the 2024 Olympics
Ukrainian shooter Serhii Kulish secures a silver medal in rifle shooting at the 2024 Olympics, highlighting Ukraine’s continued presence and resilience on the global sporting stage.
Aug 1, 2024
Serhii Kulish advanced to the final of the individual rifle shooting event at the 2024 Olympics
Ukrainian shooter Serhii Kulish secured a place in the Olympic final after finishing among the top qualifiers in the 50m rifle event at Paris 2024.
Jul 31, 2024
Olga Kharlan won Ukraine’s first medal at the 2024 Olympics in a dramatic match: a bronze in saber fencing
Olga Kharlan delivered Ukraine’s first medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, claiming bronze in women’s sabre after a dramatic comeback victory in a tightly contested match.
Jul 29, 2024
Display dedicated to Ukrainian athletes who died in the war with Russia has been installed in London
A memorial installation in London’s Parliament Square honors Ukrainian athletes killed since Russia’s invasion, symbolizing the human cost of war within the Olympic community.
Jul 25, 2024
To join the EU Ukraine must resolve the Volyn tragedy first
Polish political leaders warn that Ukraine’s path to EU membership remains blocked unless unresolved historical issues surrounding the Volyn tragedy are addressed.
Jul 24, 2024