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Life in Kyiv: Working through war and blackouts

February 12, 2026

Between airstrikes and outages, Ukrainian families and businesses fight for normal life in Kyiv. Plus, why is the rate of HIV infections rising in Poland?

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What drives people in Europe – politically, socially and culturally? How do Europeans lead their lives? What are their views, hopes and fears? Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People provides the answers.

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