Zelenskiy appoints Oleksandr Pavliuk as new ground forces chief

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed Oleksandr Pavliuk, former first deputy defence minister, as the new commander of Ukraine's ground forces, according to a decree published on Sunday, Reuters reports.

Finland // Alexander Stubb and Pekka Haavisto face off in the second round of the presidential election

Two seasoned politicians face off in Finland's presidential election on Sunday, with the president's role having gained importance in light of the country's NATO membership and rising tensions with neighboring Russia, AFP reports.

Sanremo 2024 // Angelina Mango wins Sanremo 2024

'La noia' hovered around the top of the score board throughout the festival and took the all important primo position by the final evening.

VIDEO // Zelensky announced that he has made five more appointments to the top of the Ukrainian army

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appointed Major General Anatoliy Barhilevych as Ukraine's new chief of the General Staff on February 9, replacing Lieutenant General Serhiy Shaptala in another major personnel change after naming Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskiy commander in chief, Radio Free Europe reports.

Zelensky discusses Ukraine's defense needs with Macron by telephone

President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on Feb. 10 that he had a "very positive and focused call" with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss Ukraine's defense needs and the situation along the front line, The Kiyv Independent reports.

Residents of Bubuieci commune will elect their mayor today

About eight thousand citizens with the right to vote from Bubuieci commune, Chisinau municipality, are expected today, February 11, at the polls to elect their mayor. According to the Central Electoral Commission, until 09:00, the right to vote was exercised by 112 voters or 1.28% of those registered in the basic electoral lists.

Hungary's Novak Resigns Over Child Sex Abuse Pardon

Hungarian President Katalin Novak submitted her resignation on Saturday, citing public uproar over a pardon granted to a man convicted of child sexual abuse, Reuters has reported.

Kharkiv Hit by Deadly Drone Attack, Children Among Victims

A Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on February 10th killed at least seven people, including three children, and ignited a major fire that destroyed over 15 houses, local officials reported.

Moldova Sheep Farm Finds Success with ILO Support

A Moldovan family in Floriceni has transformed their traditional sheep farming into a thriving local business with the help of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

UNICEF Launches Mobile Classes in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has had a devastating impact on the country's education system. Russian shelling has destroyed or damaged thousands of schools, leaving many children without a place to learn.

“Satul European" Brings Water to Dărcăuți, Moldova

For years, residents of Dărcăuți in Moldova grappled with a severe water shortage, relying on dried-up wells and expensive cistern deliveries.

Gaza Crisis: Hamas Warns of Israeli Offensive

Amid escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip, Hamas issued a stark warning on Saturday regarding a potential Israeli offensive on the city of Rafah.