# citizens

Who can get the status of a child of war in Ukraine

In 2025, in Ukraine, minor citizens who suffered as a result of the war can apply for the status of "child of war". However, not everyone can get this status, because...

Syrian policemen became victims of an attack by supporters of Assad

A bloody attack took place in Syria, as a result of which 14 police officers were killed and 10 were injured in an "ambush" organized by forces loyal to the former president...

In Syria, Christians attended Christmas services for the first time after the fall of the Assad regime

In Syria, for the first time since the fall of Bashar Assad, the Christian community was able to participate in Christmas worship. Light hope for local believers appeared despite complex ...

In Iran, the ban on WhatsApp and Google Play was lifted

The Iranian authorities have decided to lift the ban on the use of the WhatsApp application and the Google Play application store, which have been unavailable to citizens for more than two years....

Up to 50% of men are ready to return to Ukraine if the reservation issue is resolved

Up to 50% of men of draft age are ready to return to Ukraine even before the end of the war, if the reservation issue is resolved. Such a statement was made by the Deputy Prime Minister —...

State aid in 2025 and new payments for Ukrainians

At the end of 2024, the government of Ukraine introduced new support programs for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable categories of the population. In 2025, it is planned to expand...

Pension for those who worked unofficially

In Ukraine, citizens who have worked officially and accumulated at least 15 years of experience have the right to a pension. However, for those who worked informally or...

The US has eliminated ISIS leader Abu Yusif in Syria

The United States carried out a precision airstrike that killed the leader of the ISIS terrorist group, Abu Yusif, also known as Mahmoud. The operation took place in the Syrian province...

Electricity consumption has decreased in Ukraine

In Ukraine, a decrease in electricity consumption was recorded, which is associated with warming. As of 07:00 AM on December 19, consumption was 1.8% lower than the previous...

The Verkhovna Rada deprived Boik of his place in the committee on reintegration and human rights

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine voted to exclude People's Deputy Yury Boyko (deputy group "Platform for Life and Peace") from the Committee on Human Rights,...

Ukraine returned five children from the occupation

Ukraine continues operations to evacuate children from temporarily occupied territories. Recently, it was possible to return five more children, each of whom survived extremely difficult circumstances under...

New laws in Iran violate women's rights and freedom of speech

New laws have come into effect in Iran that introduce harsh punishments for women for violating so-called "laws of morality." These norms caused serious concern of human rights activists...

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