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- Poland reports daily jump in coronavirus cases, mostly among miners
A rapid growth of coronavirus infections among miners at Poland's state-run coal producer JSW boosted the increase in daily cases to the highest since May 12, data from the health ministry showed on Saturday.
Reuters. Sat, 06 Jun 2020 14:02:14 -0400. - Russian premier says ready to cooperate with newly appointed Belarusian counterpart
On June 3, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko dismissed the government of Sergey Rumas
Tass. Sat, 06 Jun 2020 05:36:45 +0300. - Czech Republic expels two Russian diplomats over 'made-up information' about attacks
The Czech Republic on Friday accused a Russian embassy employee of spreading false information about a planned poison attack and expelled two Russian diplomats, prompting an angry reaction from Moscow. ...
Yahoo. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 15:39:27 -0400. - Czechs expel two Russian diplomats over hoax poison plot
Relations have frayed over the recent removal of a statue but the fake plot has soured ties further.
BBC News. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 18:39:16 GMT. - Teacher in Ukraine arrested for murder after tying a pillow to one-year-old girl's face
Irina Sukhanova, 51, has been detained by police in Zaporizhia, south-eastern Ukraine, on suspicion of murder, according to law enforcement officials.
Daily Mail. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 15:34:02 GMT. - Protest Against Ukraine's Interior Minister Causes Chaos Outside Parliament
Hundreds of protesters calling for the resignation of Ukraine's interior minister, Arsen Avakov, set off smoke bombs and fireworks in front of the parliament in Kyiv on June 5. ...
Radio Liberty. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 12:13:00 +0000. - Doctor handed suspended jail term for Patrick Ekeng death
The emergency doctor who attended Cameroonian Patrick Ekeng prior to his death in Romania in 2016 has been handed an 18-month suspended jail sentence for negligence.
BBC News. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:34:27 GMT. - Enphase Energy, SmartX Ink Deal to Serve Poland's Solar Market
Enphase's (ENPH) microinverters are easy to install and produce more energy than traditional central inverter systems. This may have encouraged SmartX to sign the partnership with Enphase.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:32:00 GMT. - Romanian shoemaker creates size 75 shoes for social distancing
Social distancing, but make it fashionable.
Alexandra Deabler. Fox News. Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:28:22 GMT. - Belarus targets increased self-sufficiency in missile technology
The government of Belarus is pushing increased self-reliance in missile technology, the State Authority for Military Industries (SAMI) announced on 27 May.
Janes 360. Tue, 02 Jun 2020 12:21:21 Z. - Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova takes all-Czech tennis crown
Thursday's Prague tournament was one of the first after professional tennis was suspended in early March as the world went into lockdown.
Sydney Morning Herald. Fri, 29 May 2020 07:21:13 +1000. - Hungary Outlaws Changing Gender on Documents After Birth
A new law, the first of its kind in Europe, is a blow against transgender rights and the latest skirmish in a continuing culture war.
Benjamin Novak. New York Times. Thu, 28 May 2020 17:21:12 +0000. - St. John Paul II honored as Poland sees new abuse allegations
"Today we can say that 100 years ago the Lord visited his people," Pope Francis said in a morning Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.
Ap. ABC News. Mon, 18 May 2020 16:36:48 +0000. - Trump nominates Keith W. Dayton, retired Army officer, as ambassador to Ukraine
President Trump has nominated Keith W. Dayton, a retired lieutenant general in the Army, to serve as his ambassador to Ukraine, a sensitive post after the impeachment saga that roiled his presidency at the end of last year. Lt. ...
Tom Howell Jr.. Washington Times. Thu, 14 May 2020 16:11:00 -0400. - Ukraine's hospitals under strain, even with few virus cases
CHERNIVTSI, Ukraine (AP) - Medical workers in homemade protective masks and suits, with plastic bags over their shoes. A hospital intended for 150 coronavirus patients now holding 250. ...
Mstyslav Chernov and Yuras Karmanau. Washington Times. Mon, 11 May 2020 02:55:40 -0400. - Deformed skulls in an ancient cemetery reveal a multicultural community in transition
An ancient cemetery in present-day Hungary holds clues to a unique community formation during the beginnings of Europe's Migration Period.
Science Daily. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:49:18 EDT. - UN, EU, US Welcome Release, Exchange of Prisoners in E. Ukraine
They call for full implementation of Minsk agreements as only way to reach sustainable and peaceful solution to conflict.
Voice of America. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 02:31:02 -0400. - Forest fires rage near Chernobyl nuclear plant
Volodymyr Demchuk of Ukraine's state Emergencies Service insisted that the situation is under control.
Voice of America. Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:05:57 -0400. - From Belarus To Taiwan, Fans Go To Extreme Lengths For Soccer Fix
Most of the world's soccer leagues have been paused due to the coronavirus lockdown. ...
By Steve Price, Contributor. Forbes. Sun, 12 Apr 2020 11:46:11 +0000. - Poles criticise Russia 10 years after air crash
Poland's ruling nationalists held scaled-down events yesterday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of a plane crash in Russia which killed top politicians and military officers, and renewed criticism of Moscow's handling of the disaster.
Irish Independent. Sat, 11 Apr 2020 01:30:00 +0000.
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Facts About Eastern Europe
The Republic of Belarus' capital city is Minsk, and its national currency is the Belorusian Rouble. Belorusian and Russian are the primary languages used in Belarus, and in 2007, the population of Belarus was estimated at 9,725,000.
The Czech Republic's capital city is Prague, and its national currency is the Koruna. Czech is the nation's official language, and in 2007, the Czech Republic's estimated population was 10,229,000.
The Republic of Hungary's capital city is Budapest, and its currency is the Forint. Magyar is the primary language used by Hungarians, and in 2007, the nation's estimated population was 9,956,000.
The Republic of Moldova's capital city is Chisinau, and its currency is the Leu. Moldovan's official language is Moldovan, and in 2007, the country's estimated population was 4,329,000.
The Republic of Poland's capital city is Warsaw, and its currency is the Zloty. The primary language used in Poland is Polish, and in 2007, the country's estimated population was 38,518,000.
Romania's capital city is Bucharest, and its national currency is the Leu. Romania's official language is Romanian, and in 2007, the country's estimated population was 22,276,000.
The Slovak Republic's capital city is Bratislava, and its currency is the Koruna. Slovakia's official language is Slovak, and in 2007, the country's estimated population was 5,448,000.
Ukraine's capital city is Kiev, and its currency is the Hryvnia. Ukrainian and Russian are Ukraine's primary languages, and in 2007, the country's estimated population was 46,300,000.