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- EU backs Romania's corruption fighter as new chief prosecutor
Laura Codruta Kovesi, Romania's former anti-corruption chief, gains backing to head new role.
BBC News. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:42:00 GMT. - Hromadske: Why Ukraine needs a contract with Russia on gas transitkg
Three-ways talks will be held in Brussels on September 19 between Ukraine, Russia, and the European Union regarding the formation of a new gas transit contract for Russian gas transiting to Europe via Ukraine. ...
Helen Mukhina. Kyiv Post. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:28:44 +0000. - Boy, eight, jumps to his death from ninth-floor apartment in Ukraine
The boy, identified only as Anton, died instantly after falling nine stories on to his head in southern Ukraine, as local media reports he suffered years of abuse and jumped right after a beating.
Daily Mail. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:17:24 +0100. - American Dream: Ukrainian Immigrants Bring Taste of Europe to Washington
The American Dream is many things to many people. For the Savchuk family who came to the U.S. from Ukraine more than 15 years ago, achieving their dream meant opening a small business and making a decent living. ...
Voice of America. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 02:55:29 -0400. - Ukraine's former national bank chief fears for life after arson attack
The former head of Ukraine's national bank, Valeria Gontareva, says she is the victim of a campaign.
BBC News. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 23:07:49 GMT. - House of Ukraine's ex-Central Banker set on fire
MINSK, Belarus (AP) - The home of Ukraine's former central bank chief has been burned to the ground in the third chilling incident concerning the banker. ...
Washington Times. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 03:55:39 -0400. - Popovich Pushes Back On Criticism, But Team USA Faces Questions After Disappointing World Cup Finish
After its victory over Poland on Saturday, Team USA wrapped up the FIBA World Cup tournament placing seventh.
By Wes Goldberg, Contributor. Forbes. Sat, 14 Sep 2019 14:06:20 -0400. - Russian Foreign Ministry vows response to Marshal Konev monument move in Prague
President of the Czech Republic called the decision to transfer the monument shameful
Tass. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:47:14 +0300. - US Sending Long-Awaited Funds to Boost Ukraine Military
President Donald Trump gives go-ahead to millions of dollars for Ukraine's military following talks with lawmakers.
Voice of America. Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:08:02 -0400. - Boomers beat Czech Republic to reach first basketball World Cup semi-final
Patty Mills has blazed Australia into their first basketball World Cup semi-final, starring again as the Boomers beat the Czech Republic in China.
Sydney Morning Herald. Thu, 12 Sep 2019 01:05:47 +1000. - Experts from Tesla, Oracle, Fujitsu, Airbus and Microsoft will Speak on the GoTech World Stages
BUCHAREST, Romania, Sept. ...
PR Newswire. Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:05:00 +0000. - Ukraine adopts bill on presidential impeachment
MOSCOW (AP) - Ukraine's parliament has adopted a bill spelling out procedures for a presidential impeachment. ...
Washington Times. Tue, 10 Sep 2019 05:52:44 -0400. - France ready to 'ease tensions' with Russia
France says the time has come to start bringing Russia in from the cold, as ministers held talks in Moscow yesterday for the first time since the Russian annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
Irish Independent. Tue, 10 Sep 2019 02:30:00 +0100. - Russia, Ukraine release 70 in major prisoner exchange, Trump calls it a 'first giant step to peace'
A trade of some of the highest-profile prisoners caught up in a bitter standoff between Ukraine and Russia were released Saturday during a major prisoner exchange.
Lucia Suarez Sang. Fox News. Sat, 07 Sep 2019 15:27:02 GMT. - Electric scooters hit bumps in the road as they rollout across Europe - CNET
From Portugal to Paris to Poland electric scooters have invaded Europe, but it's far from a smooth ride.
Katie Collins. CNET. Sat, 07 Sep 2019 12:00:17 +0000. - Former Obama White House counsel acquitted in foreign lobbying case
Greg Craig, a former White House counsel in the Obama administration, has been found not guilty of lying to the U.S. Justice Department about work he did for the government of Ukraine.
CBC News. Wed, 4 Sep 2019 16:12:44 EDT. - U.S. Travel Hails Visa Waiver Program for Poland
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Barnes issued the following statement on Vice President Mike Pence’s announcement that Poland will shortly be welcomed into the Visa Waiver Program.
Travel Industry Wire. Wed, 4 Sep 2019 10:05:14 EST. - Bipartisan Sens Press Trump for $250M Aid for Ukraine
Making a call for $250 million in aid for Ukraine is the Senate's Ukraine caucus, according to Defense One.
Newsmax. Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:42:00 EDT. - Romania clothing workers still lag other sectors on wages
Economic data shows Romanian clothing and textile workers are suffering from comparatively low wages, with increases lagging behind employees in other sectors.
Just Style. Mon, 02 Sep 2019 09:38:00 GMT. - Trump slow-walking $4 billion in foreign aid, including key funds for Ukraine
The U.S. is slow-walking the disbursement of $4 billion in aid to foreign nations.
ABC News. Sat, 31 Aug 2019 06:00:14 -0400.
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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.