SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 23, 2012
The German national team is playing all of its 2012 European Football Championship group games in Ukraine -- two in Lviv and one in Kharkiv. In these cities beyond the borders of the European Union, fans from both Eastern and Western Europe will meet, and the experience could be jarring for some. By Walter Mayr more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 22, 2012
German doctors have hardly begun their treatment of the jailed Ukrainian politician Yulia Tymoshenko, and yet they already seem to have failed. The confusing situation at the hospital, complicated by mixed messages from the government and invasive security, has proven to be wildly frustrating. By Christian Neef more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 16, 2012
When President Viktor Yanukovych assumed Ukraine's top office, he pledged to battle corruption. Now Ukrainians suspect he is abusing his position to profit himself, family and friends. They operate a network of successful firms, while the purchase of his luxury residence has been skillfully obfuscated. By Benjamin Bidder in Kiev more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 11, 2012
The Ukrainian activist group Femen has made headlines around the world by baring their breasts to protest against prostitution, exploitation and corruption. But can their naked stunts change anything, or are they just providing images for a sex-obsessed media? By Dialika Neufeld more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 08, 2012
Politicians in Germany and Brussels are hotly debating the Ukrainian government's treatment of opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko as her country prepares to co-host the European Football Championship. In a SPIEGEL interview, the head of the German Olympic Sports Confederation argues that boycotting the event is the wrong way to address Ukraine's problems. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 08, 2012
Many politicians in Germany and Europe have pledged to stay away from Ukraine during the European Football Championship tournament in protest over the treatment of Yulia Tymoshenko. Polish international relations expert Janusz Reiter, 59, explains why that is the wrong strategy. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 08, 2012
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych wanted to take revenge on his arch-rival Yulia Tymoshenko. But locking up the former prime minister was the worst mistake of his presidency, say analysts. Tymoshenko has the upper hand in the battle for public opinion, while Yanukovych is ruining his presidency. By Christian Neef more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 08, 2012
Germany's soccer team heads to Ukraine in June to compete in the 2012 European Football Championship. In a SPIEGEL interview, team captain Philipp Lahm discusses the controversy surrounding imprisoned former opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko and whether professional athletes should get involved in politics. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 07, 2012
Germany is intensifying its diplomatic pressure on Ukraine over its treatment of the imprisoned opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko. SPIEGEL has learned that Chancellor Angela Merkel has been campaigning for a mass boycott of the European Football Championship in Ukraine by leaders across Europe if Kiev does not release Tymoshenko. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 04, 2012
As Yulia Tymoshenko sits in prison, many view her daughter as an ideal replacement to lead Ukraine's embattled opposition. Although she has long shied away from politics, 32-year-old Yevhenia has now embraced her role as the standard-bearer in the fight to free her mother. By Benjamin Bidder in Kiev more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 04, 2012
A top official in President Viktor Yanukovych's party has warned Germany of economic consequences should Berlin continue to pressure Ukraine over the imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Western politicians, the official said, seem to have taken the case personally. By Benjamin Bidder in Kiev more...
