Viber blocked in Russia due to violation of law
Photo: Sergei Elagin / Shutterstock.com Roskomnadzor has restricted access to the popular Viber messenger in Russia. This was reported by Russian media on Friday, 13 December. The official reason for the block The ban was imposed due to the messenger’s failure to comply with the requirements of Russian law regarding organisers of information dissemination. Roskomnadzor […]
Potato prices up 22% in Ukraine due to holiday demand
Potatoes Photo: AgroTimes This week, selling prices for potatoes in Ukraine rose by 22%. The main reason for this is that retailers and wholesalers have started stockpiling before the New Year holidays. This was reported by EastFruit on Friday, 13 December. Farmers are currently offering potatoes at prices ranging from 22 to 30 UAH/kg. Demand […]
General Staff: Fighting continues in 10 sectors, hottest in Pokrovske and Kursk region
Ukrainian servicemen of the 24th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Photo: Profimedia As of 16:00 on Friday, 13 December, Russian troops carried out 131 attacks, focusing their efforts on the Pokrovske and Vremivske directions, where they conducted almost half of the fighting. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces […]
EU adds Air Tanzania to the list of banned airlines
Air Tanzania company. Photo: Getty images The European Commission has updated the list of air carriers banned from flying in EU airspace due to non-compliance with international safety standards. Following the latest update, Air Tanzania was added to the list. Reasons for the ban The decision to include Air Tanzania on the list is based […]
