Hollywood A-list celebs star in Ukrainian ad for police uniforms

All the biggest stars appear to have turned out for this Ukrainian advert for police uniforms - only one problem, they knew absolutely nothing about it.

With the likes of Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson and other major male Hollywood celebs, all smiling and happy in their uniforms, the Ukrainians are trying to make their people more enthusiastic about their police force... read more and watch ad.

Ukraine explosions: Follow up to blast in 2011?

Yesterday four explosions hit the Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk, injuring at least 29 people, including around 10 children.

Digital Journal reported yesterday on the four explosions in various areas of Dnepropetrovsk which injured at least 29 people.

Ria Novosti has reported that the Security Service’s First Deputy Chairman Vladimir Rokitsky has said they have asked the help of international organizations to investigate the bomb attacks.

Rokitsky stated in an interview with the First National Channel on Friday that, “The [Security Service’s] Antiterrorism Center and its head have turned for help to international organizations that have an opportunity to assist in investigating this crime.” However, he did not elaborate on which organizations had been contacted.... read full article and view video.

Explosions hit Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine — at least 27 wounded

In the run up to the Euro 2012 football championship in Ukraine during June this year, four confirmed explosions have occurred in the Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk.

The explosions occurred in a series of locations in Dnepropetrovsk in Eastern Ukraine and up to 27 people have been injured. A terrorist investigation into the incident has been instigated by local authorities.

Local authorities have reported that the first explosion occurred as a crowded tram arrived at a stop. The bomb was apparently planted in a nearby rubbish bin and the explosion injured five passengers.... read full article.

Video: Ukraine furious over sexy Dutch Euro 2012 ad

A diplomatic row has blown up between Kiev and Amsterdam over a Dutch TV ad, which uses erotic images of allegedly Ukrainian women.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is in an uproar of indignation over the above ad. Meanwhile in the Netherlands, diplomats totally ignore the problem.

The advertisement is titled "Keep Him Home", and is based on the premise that Ukrainian women are promiscuous and very sexy. In the ad, the Netherlands Energy Company offers a free beer tap to customers who sign up for its services.

The idea is to get Dutch women to keep their husbands home instead of allowing them to go to the Euro 2012 football championship in June this year. The championship will be held in Ukraine and Poland. Women should therefore get their husbands the free beer tap, and they won't have to move from the couch.... read full article and watch video.