Public order and security

Today in Gavrilov-Yamsky district of the Yaroslavl region there was an accident with a dump truck driver, who violated the rules for finding in the security zone of overhead power lines (conductors).

The Commission is today proposing a new EU Action Plan on Drugs for the period 2017-2020.

On the occasion of International Women's Day Parliament calls attention to women's economic situation.

The law enforcement agencies enjoy high respect among the Belarusian people, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he spoke at the solemn parade to mark the 100th anniversary of Belarusian police on 4 March.

New drivers face losing their licence if they use their phones at the wheel under tough measures coming into force today (1 March 2017), warned Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.

According to the Prime Minister’s Chief Security Advisor, the construction of the new security fence will enable a reduction in the number of staff manning the southern border.

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko approved the resolution of the protection of the Belarusian state border in 2017.

JKX Oil & Gas plc ('JKX') reports that yesterday the National Police of Ukraine carried out unexpected searches at the offices of its subsidiary Poltava Petroleum Company ('PPC'). The searches are part of an ongoing investigation announced by the Company on 15 June 2016.