News: Ukraine

We have started to collect the most important news related to Ukraine in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Ukraine: news

Shakira opens new Ukraine stadium

Sunday, October 9th 2011, 1:27
related countries: Colombia
related places: Kiev

The Colombian pop star Shakira and Ukraine's President, Viktor Yanukovych, have opened a 70,000-seat stadium in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev.
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Tymoshenko calls trial 'lynching'

Friday, September 30th 2011, 12:08

Former Ukrainian PM Yulia Tymoshenko denounces her trial over alleged abuse of office as a "political lynching", in a fiery closing statement.
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Tymoshenko prosecutors seek jail

Tuesday, September 27th 2011, 16:07
related countries: Russia
related places: Kiev

Prosecutors ask for Ukrainian ex-PM Yulia Tymoshenko to be jailed for seven years over a gas deal with Russia, at a trial which alarms the West.
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VIDEO: Living in a cage with a lioness

Thursday, September 8th 2011, 15:49

A Ukrainian private zoo owner Oleksander Pylyshenko has been living in a cage with a lioness.
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Euro qualification close - Terry

Saturday, September 3rd 2011, 7:55
related countries: Bulgaria, Poland, United Kingdom

Captain John Terry believes England have "almost" sealed qualification for the Euro 2012 finals in Poland and Ukraine following Friday's 3-0 win in Bulgaria.
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Tymoshenko trial protests in Kiev

Wednesday, August 24th 2011, 16:56
related places: Kiev

Thousands of protesters in Ukraine march to protest against former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's trial, overshadowing Independence Day celebrations
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Orange Revolution allies in court

Wednesday, August 17th 2011, 14:51
related places: Kiev

One leader of Ukraine's 2004 Orange Revolution, Viktor Yushchenko, testifies against another, Yulia Tymoshenko, at a controversial trial in Kiev.
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In the dock

Tuesday, August 9th 2011, 13:25

Why the Tymoshenko trial is gripping Ukraine
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Tymoshenko trial resumes in Kiev

Monday, August 8th 2011, 10:24
related places: Kiev

Supporters and opponents of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko gather in Kiev, as her trial on charges of abuse of office resumes.
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'Disruptive' Tymoshenko detained

Friday, August 5th 2011, 16:16

Ukraine's former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is sent into custody after allegedly disrupting proceedings during her trial for abuse of office.
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Ukraine mine blast leaves 16 dead

Friday, July 29th 2011, 4:52
related places: Lugansk

An explosion at a mine in the Ukraine's eastern Lugansk region leaves at least 16 people dead, with 10 others unaccounted for.
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Blaze kills 16 at Ukraine house

Sunday, July 10th 2011, 13:40

A fire sweeps through a home for the elderly in western Ukraine, killing 16 people, officials say.
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Klitschko defeats Haye on points

Saturday, July 2nd 2011, 22:20
related countries: Germany, United Kingdom

Britain's David Haye loses on points to Ukrainian heavyweight rival Wladimir Klitschko in their world title decider in Germany.
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Live - Haye v Klitschko

Saturday, July 2nd 2011, 19:00
related countries: Germany

Britain's David Haye loses on points to Ukrainian heavyweight rival Wladimir Klitschko in their world title decider in Germany.
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VIDEO: Tymoshenko goes on trial in Ukraine

Friday, June 24th 2011, 20:46
related places: Kiev

The former prime minister of Ukraine, Yulia Tymoshenko, has gone on trial in Kiev charged with abuse of power while in office.
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Remains found of early Europeans

Monday, June 20th 2011, 23:22

Ancient remains uncovered in Ukraine represent some of the oldest evidence of modern people in Europe, experts say.
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Live - Ukraine U21s v England U21s

Wednesday, June 15th 2011, 17:57
related countries: Denmark, United Kingdom

England Under-21s are held to a goalless draw by their Ukraine counterparts at the European Championship in Denmark, meaning they must win their last Group B game to reach the semi-finals.
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Ukrainian ex-premier questioned

Tuesday, May 24th 2011, 10:20
related places: Kiev

Ukrainian ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko, who is facing charges of abuse of office, is taken in for questioning in Kiev.
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Ukraine weather forecaster sparks political storm

Wednesday, May 18th 2011, 17:29

Ukraine's national broadcaster suspends its live weather broadcasts after a forecaster commented on the country's gloomy political climate.
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VIDEO: Chernobyl opens as tourist destination

Friday, May 6th 2011, 12:14

The Ukrainian government has opened the site of the world's most deadly nuclear accident to tourists for the first time.
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Gaddafi nurse seeks Norway asylum

Thursday, May 5th 2011, 20:51
related countries: Norway

Col Gaddafi's Ukrainian nurse applies for political asylum in Norway after fleeing there to escape media attention.
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Gongadze murder trial adjourned

Thursday, April 28th 2011, 11:37

The trial of the main suspect in the 2000 murder of Ukrainian journalist Georgy Gongadze is adjourned for a month after finally opening.
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Bun fight

Wednesday, April 27th 2011, 16:05

Now Russia and Ukraine fall out over fairy tales
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