Section: Africa&ME
In Ukraine: Parliament delays vote on religious bill outraging Russia
Russia is particularly concerned about the possible seizure of its churches in Ukraine. Ukraine’s parliament on Thursday postponed a vote on a religious bill that has outraged Russia because it suggests imposing severe restrictions on the branch of the Orthodox Church headed by the Moscow patriarchate.Russia is particularly concerned about...
US Delegation Arrives in Legendary Crimean Children Recreation Center Artek
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) — In Soviet times, Artek was a landmark of the USSR. The camp was visited by children and adults from all over the world, including prominent people, like for example Indira Gandhi. Cosmonauts and astronauts, musicians and actors have always been very welcome there too. Yuri Gagarin even presented his space suit to the...
In Ukraine: Lawmakers put brakes on corruption bill angering West
The proposal drew a stern rebuke from the Group of Seven leading industrialised nations. Ukraine’s lawmakers Wednesday put the brakes on a bill that has triggered concern from its Western allies for hampering anti-corruption efforts in the graft-riddled former Soviet republic.The decision to rework a bill critics said was meant to protect...
Some in Ukraine Could Gain From Visa-Free Travel to EU, But Ukraine Will Lose
“It is an absolutely historic day for Ukraine, for my 45 million nation, and I am absolutely confident that this is a historic day for the European Union,” Poroshenko told the attending media after the deal was signed in Strasbourg. “Ukraine returns to the European family. Ukraine says a final farewell to the Soviet and Russian Empire,” he added....
Ukraine urged to act against general who threatened to ‘destroy Jews’
Senior Ukrainian Security Service reservist Vovk wrote on Facebook: “I am completely against Jews.” …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
EU approves visa-free travel deal for Ukraine
The European Parliament has approved a regulation introducing a visa-free regime for Ukrainians. …read more Source:...
Ukraine urged to act against general who threatened to ‘destroy Jews’
Senior Ukrainian Security Service reservist Vovk wrote on Facebook: “I am completely against Jews.” …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Two police hurt in attack on LGBT rally in Ukraine
Two Ukrainian policemen were hospitalized after they tried to disperse about 30 young men who attacked a rally by gay and transgender rights activists in the eastern city of Kharkiv, law enforcement officials said Thursday. …read more Source: The Daily...
Ukraine shelves corruption bill angering West
Kiev: Ukrainian lawmakers bowed on Wednesday to International Monetary Fund pressure and shelved a highly-controversial bill that critics feared would have defanged the former Soviet republic’s vital fight against corruption. The decision to rework legislation that Kiev’s Western allies said was meant to protect top politicians and...
Why EU May Soon ‘Abandon Visa-Free Regime’ With Ukraine
“Six months or one year later, a huge number of Ukrainians will come to the EU countries. They will strive for the states with lax control systems, like Spain, Portugal, Italy,” the expert said. According to Ben, the majority of Ukrainians will go to Europe not on tourist trips, but rather to find a job, including on illegal labor markets. “They...
