A proposal to change country’s name made in India

The Indian government intends to return the former name of Bharat to India.

Türkiye-Russia trade turnover reaches $62 billion

The volume of trade turnover between Türkiye and Russia has reached $62 billion.

List of world's most powerful passports

Passport Index has published a list of countries with the most reliable and strongest passports in the world for 2023.

China cancels COVID-19 tests for tourists

For some time now, some states have required COVID-19 testing for tourists visiting their country.

US announces new sanctions against Russia

US President Joe Biden has announced new sanctions against Russia, ABC.AZ reports referring to the White House website.

EU sends new tranche of €1.5 billion euros to Ukraine

The European Union sent a new tranche of €1.5 billion to Kyiv as part of the macro-financial assistance program for Ukraine for the current year, ABC.AZ reports

Hong Kong is the most expensive city for foreigners to live in

Hong Kong took the 1st place in the list of the most expensive cities for foreigners to live in.

Türkiye to complicate obtaining citizenship

Türkiye intends to make it more difficult for foreigners to obtain Turkish citizenship as part of the process of membership in the European Union.

Canada imposes new sanctions against Russia

Canada has imposed new sanctions against Russia.

Australia declares new sanctions against 35 Russian organizations

The Australian government is imposing new sanctions on 35 Russian organizations and 10 citizens of Russia and Belarus.

Peskov: Nobody waits for Türkiye in Europe

No Europeans are waiting for Türkiye in Europe, Ankara should not wear rose-colored glasses on this score.

Finland to tighten entry rules for Russian businessmen

From July 10, Finland is to toughen the entry rules for Russian students, businessmen and property owners

General Staff of Ukraine informs what countries provide military aid to Russia

The greatest military assistance to Russia is provided by Iran, Belarus and the DPRK.

Italy freezes assets of citizens of Russia and Belarus for €2 bn

The Italian authorities have frozen accounts, movable and immovable property and other assets of Russians and Belarusians in the amount of about €2 bn in connection with the EU-imposed sanctions.

DIHK head: Situation in German economy is difficult

Peter Adrian, President of the German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DIHK), believes that the German economy may face prolonged stagnation, and there are no signs of its recovery yet.

Putin keeps state of affairs on course of war in Ukraine under control for days

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he keeps the state of affairs on the course of the so-called special operation (the war in Ukraine) under control all day long.

Putin calls Prigozhin's actions an adventure and insurrection

Russian President Vladimir Putin made an address to the people.

German parliament simplifies entry of specialists

The German Bundestag voted on Friday in favor of a new bill that will make it easier for qualified workers from outside the European Union to enter the country.

EU transferred another tranche to Ukraine

The European Commission transferred on Thursday to Ukraine the next monthly tranche of €1.5 bn as part of a program designed for 2023 with a total amount of €18 bn.

Ireland to offer up to $92,000 to those wishing to renovate houses on its islands

Ireland has announced a project to revive more than 20 "idyllic" islands located off its west coast, including Ynys Mawr, as well as 10 Irish-speaking Gaeltacht islands

Japanese may construct a floating city

Japanese startup N-Ark has announced plans to build a futuristic floating city built on sea-cooled data centres and cutting-edge medical care, and has launched a consortium to realise its vision.