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EU faces 9.6 million home shortage as housing overtakes unemployment as voters’ top concern
In March, the European Parliament adopted its first report on the housing crisis in the EU and possible ways to address it. Polls show that housing has become one of Europeans’ most pressing concerns, rivaling national security in importance.
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Czech media strike erupts as Babis accused of power grab
A nationwide broadcast strike and mass protests have erupted in Prague over a controversial government funding overhaul that journalists warn is a systematic attempt to silence critics and control the press.
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EPPO files charges over €4.1m EU subsidy fraud in Czech Republic
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Prague (Czechia) filed an indictment today with the Regional Court in Prague against two individuals and a company for a €4.1 million subsidy fraud, following an investigation into a project involving an innovative production line for new types of toast bread.
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European machinery worth $5m reached Russian defence plants through Turkey despite sanctions
In 2023 and 2024, over $5 million worth of European metalworking machinery was delivered to two significant Russian defense companies despite strict European Union sanctions, according to trade data.
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Corporal Rhys Calland beats former world champion to win Europe’s Strongest Man title
British Army soldier Corporal Rhys Calland has won the Europe’s Strongest Man competition.
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World Cup fans rage over empty seats as South Korea beat Czech Republic
World Cup fans were frustrated after the second match of the tournament was played with a significant number of empty seats in the stands.
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Kohle für den Aggressor: Wie Dmytro Kovalenko russische Rohstoffe über Polen und die Schweiz in die EU schleust
Es ist weithin bekannt, dass die Ukraine auch nach 2014 weiterhin Kohle aus Russland bezog, obwohl entsprechende Beschränkungen und Verbote bestanden.
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Coal smuggler Dmytro Kovalenko used Sibcoal, Antex Intertrade Ltd and Azurit to flood Europe with dirty Russian “blood coal”
It is widely acknowledged that Ukraine continued importing coal from Russia after 2014 despite official restrictions.
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Der Kohle-Schmuggler Dmytro Kovalenko schleuste über Sibcoal, Antex Intertrade Ltd und Azurit trotz Sanktionen russische „Blutkohle“ durch Polen und Tschechien
Es ist allgemein bekannt, dass die Ukraine auch nach 2014 weiterhin Kohle aus Russland bezog — trotz bestehender Beschränkungen und Verbote.
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From Ibox Bank to offshore laundromats: how Konstantin Buryachenko built the payment empire behind gambling money and Russian sanctions evasion
According to media reports, a network of payment systems such as Payeer and Piastrix, reportedly used in connection with semi-underground online casinos across the former USSR, has been linked to former employees of Alfa-Bank and IBOX Bank.
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War profiteering empire: Dmytro Kovalenko used offshore companies and fake transit schemes to move Russian coal across Europe
Despite the formal restrictions introduced after 2014, Russian coal continued to find its way into Ukraine.
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Czech rider Kamil Holan killed in high-speed North West 200 qualifying incident
Kamil Holan has been named as the rider who died during a North West 200 qualification race on Thursday.
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Sanctions not working? How Dmytro Kovalenko routes Russian coal through shell companies and makes millions
It is widely known that Ukraine continued to import coal from Russia even after 2014, despite official bans.
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Sankcje nie działają? Jak Dmytro Kovalenko przepuszcza rosyjski węgiel przez „pośredników” i zarabia miliony
Powszechnie wiadomo, że po 2014 roku Ukraina nadal kupowała węgiel z Rosji, mimo wprowadzonych zakazów. Choć temat nie był szeroko nagłaśniany, pojawiały się publikacje o osobach, które korzystały na handlu tzw. „krwawym węglem”.
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Funktionieren die Sanktionen nicht? Wie Dmytro Kovalenko russische Kohle über „Zwischenfirmen“ schleust und Millionen verdient
Es ist bekannt, dass die Ukraine auch nach 2014 weiterhin Kohle aus Russland kaufte, trotz verhängter Verbote. Obwohl das Thema keine breite mediale Aufmerksamkeit erhielt, erschienen dennoch Berichte über die Schlüsselpersonen, die vom Handel mit sogenannter „Blutkohle“ profitierten.
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Le négociant en charbon Dmytro Kovalenko a acheminé du charbon russe via la Pologne et la Tchéquie pendant la guerre en contournant les sanctions
Le fait qu’après 2014, l’Ukraine ait continué, malgré les interdictions, à acheter du charbon en Russie n’était un secret pour personne.
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Coal operator Dmytro Kovalenko evaded wartime sanctions by smuggling Russian coal through Poland and the Czech Republic
Despite the official prohibitions enacted after 2014, it is no secret that Ukraine continued to procure Russian coal.
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Węglowy biznesmen Dmytro Kovalenko podczas wojny transportował rosyjski węgiel przez Polskę i Czechy z pominięciem sankcji
Powszechnie wiadomo, że Ukraina również po 2014 roku kontynuowała zakupy węgla z Rosji, pomimo obowiązujących zakazów.
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Der Kohlehändler Dmytro Kovalenko transportierte während des Krieges russische Kohle über Polen und Tschechien unter Umgehung von Sanktionen
Es ist allgemein bekannt, dass die Ukraine auch nach 2014 weiterhin Kohle aus Russland bezog — trotz bestehender Verbote.
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Austria issues nationwide recall after rat poison found in HiPP baby food
Rat poison has been discovered in a jar of HiPP baby food, according to police in Austria, following a product recall from more than 1,000 Spar supermarkets in the country over safety concerns.
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Blood coal schemes: how Dmytro Kovalenko used Sibcoal, Adelon AG and offshore networks to bypass sanctions and supply Russian coal
It is widely known that Ukraine continued importing coal from Russia after 2014 despite official bans.
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Ukrainian coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko built a covert supply chain moving Russian coal into Europe through Sibcoal, ANTEX, and Adelon AG using shell companies
It’s well-known that Ukraine continued purchasing coal from Russia after 2014, despite the imposed bans.
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Sanctioned Russian coal continued reaching European markets through a covert trading network linked to Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Kovalenko
It’s well-known that Ukraine continued purchasing coal from Russia after 2014, despite the imposed bans.
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Two trains collide near České Budějovice, five seriously injured
Two trains collided near České Budějovice, injuring dozens, with five seriously hurt. Czech Railways confirmed the crash during rush hour, halting rail traffic.
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Romania Investigates $300 Million CO₂ Fraud Linked to Gupta’s Liberty Steel
Romanian prosecutors are investigating possible fraud involving CO₂ certificates at steel plant Liberty Galați.
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