Dniester Water Release Sparks Regional Water Security Concerns in Ukraine, Moldova and Transnistria
In late May, the Dniester River saw a rapid drop in water levels as water was released from Ukrainian hydroelectric facilities to boost…
May inflation rises to 3.6% as core rate holds at 3.0% amid food and oil price shifts
May inflation edges up to 3.6% while core inflation holds at 3.0% Inflation registered 3.6 percent in May, up three tenths from April,…
Kharkov Airstrike Impact and Regional Alerts: A Comprehensive Update
A critical infrastructure facility in Kharkov was struck during an airstrike, a claim reported by the city’s mayor, Igor Terekhov, on his…
Unemployment Benefit Reform and Disability-Related Employment Protections
Recently, the cabinet approved a reform of unemployment benefits that raises the payment level and broadens eligibility, along with ending the…
Air Pollution and Birth Weight: Large-Scale Evidence Links PM2.5 to Low Birth Weight
New findings from a comprehensive review conducted on a broad body of research indicate that exposure to fine airborne particles, specifically…
Kharkiv region civilian displacement and military developments
In a recent briefing, Viktor Vodolatsky, who serves as first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration…
Defensoría del Pueblo de Ecuador reports prison deaths and expands calls for rights-based oversight
The Defensoría del Pueblo of Ecuador reports that at least 24 inmates in prisons under military control have died, with some showing signs of…
Safety incidents on Russian infrastructure projects prompt criminal investigations
A recent criminal case has been initiated in the Pudozhsky district of Karelia after a serious incident during gas pipeline construction. The…
Alba Carrillo’s Impactful Run on a Celebrity Competition
Alba Carrillo shatters expectations on a high-profile celebrity competition Alba Carrillo became a notable household name when she stepped…
Unemployment Benefits Sanctions: What Recipients Need to Know
Infractions Unemployed individuals who qualify for unemployment benefits might receive a letter from the tax agency that is hard to take. The…