World news about “Ukraine Elections 2012” published by euronews.
Ukraine election: the numbers game Ukrainian President Victor Yanukovich’s ruling party looked set to secure a parliamentary majority on Monday, despite international monitors criticising the… 29/10/2012
East-west language divide The Ukrainian parliament this summer adopted a law to expand Russian language rights, but parts of the Luhansk region in the east of Ukraine refused to apply… 25/10/2012
Far-right party wants exclusive nationality A far-right movement is likely to enter Ukraine’s parliament in the upcoming elections, polls indicate – for the first time. Yet the “Svoboda” party has… 24/10/2012
Boxer taking a swing at corruption From the boxing ring to the political ring: the Ukrainian boxer Vitali Klychko has moved into heavyweight politics. The name of his party – UDAR – means… 24/10/2012
Traditional industry spearhead Ukraine’s industrialists and politicians are betting on massive investment in traditional primary industries to spearhead economic development. A new 540… 22/10/2012
EP mission in Ukraine to be suspended during election The European Parliament will suspend its mission overseeing the appeal of former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoschenko until after elections in Ukraine… 02/10/2012
Threat to boycott parliament in UkraineOpposition leaders in Ukraine are urging their supporters to stay on the streets and protest, claiming the recent election was rigged by the governing party… 06/11/2012
Ukraine opposition party complains of “stolen” votesTension is continuing to simmer in Ukraine after last weekend’s disputed parliamentary elections. Opposition supporters tried to stop police from moving… 02/11/2012
More claims of fraud in Ukrainian electionThere is confusion over the counting of votes in many key regions in Ukraine, several days after the parliamentary elections there. At one constituency in… 02/11/2012
Ukraine opposition party to take election fraud to courtKiev, Donetsk and Vinnytska are the regions worst hit by electoral fraud, according to Ukrainian opposition parties. The Udar Party says at least 1.5… 01/11/2012
Ukrainian Svoboda party reject claims of anti-SemitismFor the first time the nationalist Svoboda or Freedom party will be represented in Ukraine’s parliament. The movement which has links with foreign far-right… 30/10/2012
Yanukovich’s party set for new parliamentary majorityResults so far from Ukraine’s parliamentary election point to President Yanukovich’s Party of the Regions – with the help of long-time allies – securing more… 30/10/2012
Tymoshenko on hunger strike to dispute Ukraine election “vote-rigging”Ukraine’s former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko has gone on hunger strike for the second time in months. The 51-year-old is protesting what she alleges was… 29/10/2012
Ukraine election: european observers cry foulA European team monitoring Ukraine’s parliamentary election says the ballot has “reversed democracy”. The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in… 29/10/2012
Yanukovich’s party still in front in Ukrainian vote countUkraine’s ruling party says it has won the country’s parliamentary election. Officials said President Viktor Yanukovich’s Party of Regions picked up more… 29/10/2012
Ukraine election: observers complain about lack of transparencyA European team monitoring Ukraine’s election on Sunday says the country has taken “a step backwards” compared with the 2010 presidential vote. The… 29/10/2012
Ukraine election marks “step backwards”, says OSCEUkraine’s parliamentary election on Sunday was marred by the ruling Party of the Regions using state resources and facilities for campaigning and by a lack of… 29/10/2012
Ukraine’s ruling party claims election victoryUkraine’s ruling party has claimed victory in the country’s parliamentary elections. President Viktor Yanukovich’s Party Of Regions appears to have come out… 29/10/2012
Ukrainian nationalists still fearful of vote fraudUkraine’s nationalist Freedom Party has downplayed its strong showing in the country’s parliamentary elections. Leader Oleg Tyahnybok told euronews that now… 29/10/2012
Ukraine’s opposition claim the people’s true supportThe opposition claim that the numbers show that they were the real winners. The party of the jailed former prime minister Julia Tymochenko, Fatherland, had… 29/10/2012
Ukraine’s ruling party claim election victoryIn Ukraine the ruling party of President Viktor Yanukovich appears to have come out of the country’s parliamentary elections in the lead according to exit… 28/10/2012
Ukrainian ruling party wins election: exit pollsExit polls published immediately after polling stations closed in Ukraine’s parliamentary election predict the ruling party of President Viktor Yanukovich… 28/10/2012
Observers keep vigil in UkraineThe international community has deployed nearly 4,000 observers in Ukraine for these elections from the OSCE, the Council of Europe, European Parliament and… 28/10/2012
Ukrainians harbour few illusions on voting dayCorruption and resignation. These appear to be the keywords today as Ukrainians go to the polls to elect a new parliament. Observers say the result will… 28/10/2012
Ukraine president set for victory in parliamentary pollUkraine’s 35 million voters go to the polls today to elect a new parliament. Despite the government’s unpopularity President Viktor Yanukovich’s ruling Party… 28/10/2012
Music and rallies wrap up campaigning for Ukraine parliamentary electionUkrainian voters were treated to pop concerts in several cities on Friday, the final day of campaigning for Sunday’s parliamentary election. President… 26/10/2012
Ukrainian political parties plan post-election alliancesAs the election campaign draws to a close, Ukraine’s competing political parties are well aware that the world is watching. US Secretary of State Hillary… 26/10/2012
Ukraine election to be decided on an east/west divideUkraine goes to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament. Four hundred and fifty seats are up for grabs in an election which pits President Viktor… 26/10/2012
Ukraine parliamentary vote: violations reportedInternational observers have arrived in Ukraine ahead of parliamentary elections on Sunday. More than 3,700 monitors are in the country. The vote takes… 25/10/2012
Ukraine’s East/West divideStill littered with reminders of its Soviet past the eastern city of Donetsk highlights the East – West divide in Ukraine. The country is set to go to the… 25/10/2012
Ukraine EU wishes blockedUkraine is seeking to build self-confidence in its relationship with Europe. It hopes its October 28 elections will improve its prospects, if they are judged… 19/10/2012
Thousands gather for Ukraine rallyIn Ukraine, thousands of nationalists have marched through the streets of Kiev, an impressive show of support for the centre-right Svoboda party ahead of… 15/10/2012
