Ukraine

Torontonians Get a Taste of Eastern Europe

September 7, 2012, 6:26 am

Filled with colourful embroidered costumes and song and dance, the Romanian and Ukrainian festivals reveal two old cultures that are enriching Canada with their joyful spirit.

Sentence Upheld for Ukraine Opposition Leader Tymoshenko

August 29, 2012, 6:27 pm

The Ukrainian high court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal filed by jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko in a move that was denounced by the European Union.

Ukrainian Eco-Homes Inspired by Folk Tradition

August 22, 2012, 5:17 pm

In previous centuries in Ukraine, it was said that during his life, a man must raise a son, plant a tree, and build a house. But time passes, and folk wisdom gives way to [...]

Kyiv Suffers From Trash Can Crisis

August 14, 2012, 1:39 am

Where public trash cans once stood in Ukraine’s capital, garbage now piles up.

Historic Kyiv Threatened at Its Foundation

August 3, 2012, 1:39 am

In recent years, historic sites in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv have been under growing threat of collapse as developers erect skyscrapers next to ancient structures.

Third Largest Spam Botnet Shut Down by Researchers

July 19, 2012, 6:50 pm

Mushtaq said taking the botnet down required a joint effort from his firm, spam-tracking company SpamHaus, and local Internet service providers.

Ex-Ukraine PM Tymoshenko’s Appeal Delayed

July 12, 2012, 4:06 pm

The appeal of jailed former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was delayed for a third time on Thursday due to results from her medical examination.

Kyiv’s Stray Dog Problem Disappears

July 6, 2012, 12:10 am

Today, there are considerably fewer dogs in the city, and in fact, the problem has nearly disappeared.

Ukraine Unrest Over Russian Language Law

July 4, 2012, 3:04 pm

Protesters clashed with police in Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv after a new language law was passed that increases the official status of Russian in the former Soviet state.

Tymoshenko Appeal Postponed by Ukraine Court

June 26, 2012, 6:20 pm

Ukraine’s high court said Tuesday that it would postpone an appeal submitted by former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who was jailed last year over corruption charges.