News Simferopol
Ukraine's MFA condemns OCU eviction from cathedral in Russia-occupied Crimea
Over 90 administrative cases against religious organizations in Crimea have been documented.
23:56, 05 August 2020
Environmental disaster over lack of water unfolding in occupied Crimea (Photos)
The dry soil is now seen where there used to be a water-storage basin.
15:10, 04 June 2020
Apple 'taking a deeper look' at map policies after calling Crimea part of Russia – media
The EU and U.S. do not recognize Crimea as Russian and have imposed sanctions against the peninsula and individuals they accuse of violating Ukraine's territorial integrity.
11:49, 30 November 2019
Putin, in Crimea for annexation anniversary, launches power stations – media
Putin is due to speak at a celebratory music concert later on Monday and to hold talks with local people and businesses about what Russia has achieved in Crimea in the last five years and where it has fallen short.
15:38, 18 March 2019
Ukrainian Archbishop Klyment detained in Russia-occupied Crimea facing 15-day detention term
The prosecution first accused him of stealing things from his church; when the fact was not confirmed, they brought another accusation against the priest – profanity.
19:59, 03 March 2019
Russian-controlled "court" in Crimea arrests three detained Crimean Tatars
The "court" selected a preventive measure for the Crimean Tatars in the form of detention until April 13.
19:14, 16 February 2019
CNN removes from its photo report "Simferopol, Russia" caption following outcry
The update says "Simferopol, Crimea."
23:20, 02 January 2019
Huge convoy of military hardware spotted heading to Simferopol in occupied Crimea (Video)
It consists of dozens of trucks, as well as two Tiger armored vehicles and one armored personnel carrier.
14:15, 10 October 2018
Russian-controlled authorities in occupied Crimea sell Ukrainian health centers for about US$23.7 mln
The occupying authorities agreed the sale of three resort facilities in autumn 2017.
13:38, 04 July 2018
Russian airlines sharply reduce number of flights to occupied Crimea
Russian airlines plan to transport 2.1 million passengers on Crimean routes against 2.7 million people in 2017.
16:25, 04 June 2018
SBU blocks sale of air tickets from Russia to occupied Crimea
A number of commercial structures in Kyiv and Odesa illegally sold air tickets from Russian cities to the Simferopol airport and back on flights of Russian airlines.
13:53, 25 May 2018
Ukrainian anthem played over Russian-occupied Simferopol
On May 18, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Crimean Tatar Genocide, as well as the Day of Struggle for the Rights of the Crimean Tatars.
13:03, 18 May 2018
Crimean Tatar activist detained in Simferopol
<p>Crimean Tatar activist Ruslan Belyalov was detained in the city of Simferopol in the Russian-occupied Crimea on November 19, according to lawyer Emil Kurbedinov.</p>
19:45, 19 November 2017
Five Crimean Tatars detained during pickets in Simferopol – media
<p>Five Crimean Tatar activists have been detained while protesting the jailing of Server Karametov, a 76-year-old man who has Parkinson's disease, by the Russian-imposed authorities, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.</p>
11:08, 15 August 2017
