Danube River

Ukraine's rich wetlands reviving – media

Ukraine's rich wetlands reviving – media

In the Danube delta, removing dams and bringing back native species have restored ecosystems.

16:05, 27.12.2019

Hungary charges Ukrainian captain over deadly boat collision on Danube – media

Hungary charges Ukrainian captain over deadly boat collision on Danube – media

The liner's owner, Swiss-based Viking Cruises Ltd, has said it was cooperating with Hungarian investigators.

21:55, 28.11.2019

Cruise ship captain bailed in Hungary after fatal accident – media

Cruise ship captain bailed in Hungary after fatal accident – media

The captain's lawyer said Budapest's appellate court had confirmed an earlier ruling to release the captain on a 15 million forint ($53,000) bail.

16:40, 12.06.2019

Reuters: Four bodies found as salvage crews lift capsized Hungarian boat

Reuters: Four bodies found as salvage crews lift capsized Hungarian boat

The captain of the cruise liner Viking Sigyn – a 64-year-old man identified by police as C. Yuriy from Odesa, Ukraine – is being held as a suspect.

14:26, 11.06.2019

Reuters: Court orders Danube cruise captain held as flood halts search near wreck

Reuters: Court orders Danube cruise captain held as flood halts search near wreck

The Ukrainian captain of the cruise ship, identified by police as C. Yuriy from Odesa, 64, has been held since Thursday without charge.

16:22, 02.06.2019

Hungarian police detain Ukrainian captain of ship that crashed into tourist boat – media

Hungarian police detain Ukrainian captain of ship that crashed into tourist boat – media

The 64-year-old captain is suspected of endangering water transport leading to a deadly accident.

11:53, 31.05.2019