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#13700290

14 May 2026

Head of the Legal and Political Advisory Team at the ''Strengthening Ukraine's EU Accession in the Rule of Law'' Programme (3*E4U) Artem Shaipov, Business Ombudswoman and former German Ambassador to Ukraine Anka Feldhusen, Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Oleksii Sobolev, and spokesperson of the Ukrainian President on investment Oksana Markarova (L to R) attend the ''Rule of Law Roadmap: One Year After Adoption'' high-level public event in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 13, 2026. The event marks the anniversary of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine's approval of the strategic document ''The Rule of Law Roadmap,'' which outlines a set of reforms within the framework of the European integration process.

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14 May 2026

Artem Shaipov, Head of the Legal and Political Advisory Team at the ''Strengthening Ukraine's EU Accession in the Rule of Law'' Programme (3*E4U), attends the ''Rule of Law Roadmap: One Year After Adoption'' high-level public event in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 13, 2026. The convention marks the anniversary of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine's approval of the strategic document ''The Rule of Law Roadmap,'' which outlines a set of reforms within the framework of the European integration process.

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14 May 2026

Artem Shaipov, Head of the Legal and Political Advisory Team at the ''Strengthening Ukraine's EU Accession in the Rule of Law'' Programme (3*E4U), attends the ''Rule of Law Roadmap: One Year After Adoption'' high-level public event in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 13, 2026. The convention marks the anniversary of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine's approval of the strategic document ''The Rule of Law Roadmap,'' which outlines a set of reforms within the framework of the European integration process.

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14 May 2026

Enforcement and Protection of Property Rights Component Lead at the Project Pravo-Justice Iryna Zharonkina, head of the Legal and Political Advisory Team at the ''Strengthening Ukraine's EU Accession in the Rule of Law'' Programme (3*E4U) Artem Shaipov, Business Ombudswoman and former German Ambassador to Ukraine Anka Feldhusen, Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Oleksii Sobolev, spokesperson of the Ukrainian President on investment Oksana Markarova, director of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi, and moderator, editor of the European Pravda newspaper Serhii Sydorenko (L to R) attend the ''Rule of Law Roadmap: One Year After Adoption'' high-level public event in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 13, 2026. The convention marks the anniversary of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine's approval of the strategic document ''The Rule of Law Roadmap,'' which defines a set of reforms within the framework of the European integration process.

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14 May 2026

Enforcement and Protection of Property Rights Component Lead at the Project Pravo-Justice Iryna Zharonkina, head of the Legal and Political Advisory Team at the ''Strengthening Ukraine's EU Accession in the Rule of Law'' Programme (3*E4U) Artem Shaipov, Business Ombudswoman and former German Ambassador to Ukraine Anka Feldhusen, Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Oleksii Sobolev, and spokesperson of the Ukrainian President on investment Oksana Markarova (L to R) attend the ''Rule of Law Roadmap: One Year After Adoption'' high-level public event in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 13, 2026. The convention marks the anniversary of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine's approval of the strategic document ''The Rule of Law Roadmap,'' which defines a set of reforms within the framework of the European integration process.

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#13649162

1 May 2026

Devotees and officials carry the historic stone Buddha statue known as Kwapa Dyah from Hanuman Dhoka Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, back to its original shrine at Nhuchhe Baha (Bajradhatu Vihar) in Jor Ganesh, Ombahal, on May 1, 2026, during the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The Vajradhatu Buddha sculpture, significant both archaeologically and religiously, was previously stolen and later found at the Tibet House Collection in New York, United States. It was repatriated to Nepal approximately four years ago and kept at the Chhauni National Museum through efforts by the Department of Archaeology, heritage activists, and related institutions. Following legal procedures under the Ancient Monument Preservation Act 2013 (Section 20A), the statue is now formally returned to its original guthi custodians, marking a step in the recovery of cultural heritage and reinforcing community-based conservation practices.

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#13649163

1 May 2026

The historic stone Buddha statue known as Kwapa Dyah is seen as officials carry it from Hanuman Dhoka Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, back to its original shrine at Nhuchhe Baha (Bajradhatu Vihar) in Jor Ganesh, Ombahal, on May 1, 2026, on the occasion of the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The archaeologically and religiously significant sculpture, identified as a Vajradhatu Buddha, had been stolen in the past and later surfaced at the Tibet House Collection in New York, United States. It was repatriated to Nepal around four years ago and kept at the Chhauni National Museum through coordinated efforts of the Department of Archaeology, heritage activists, and related institutions. Following legal procedures under the Ancient Monument Preservation Act 2013 (Section 20A), the statue has now been formally returned to its original guthi custodians.

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#13649164

1 May 2026

The Nepal Police Band performs music as officials carry the historic stone Buddha statue known as Kwapa Dyah from Hanuman Dhoka Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, back to its original shrine at Nhuchhe Baha (Bajradhatu Vihar) in Jor Ganesh, Ombahal, on May 1, 2026, during the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The Vajradhatu Buddha statue, which is archaeologically and religiously significant, was previously stolen and later found at the Tibet House Collection in New York, United States. It was repatriated to Nepal approximately four years ago and kept at the Chhauni National Museum through efforts by the Department of Archaeology, heritage activists, and related institutions. Following legal procedures under the Ancient Monument Preservation Act 2013 (Section 20A), the statue has been formally returned to its original guthi custodians, marking a step in the recovery of cultural heritage and reinforcing community-based conservation practices.

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#13649165

1 May 2026

The Nepal Police Band performs music as officials carry the historic stone Buddha statue known as Kwapa Dyah from Hanuman Dhoka Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, back to its original shrine at Nhuchhe Baha (Bajradhatu Vihar) in Jor Ganesh, Ombahal, on May 1, 2026, during the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The Vajradhatu Buddha statue, which is archaeologically and religiously significant, was previously stolen and later found at the Tibet House Collection in New York, United States. It was repatriated to Nepal approximately four years ago and kept at the Chhauni National Museum through efforts by the Department of Archaeology, heritage activists, and related institutions. Following legal procedures under the Ancient Monument Preservation Act 2013 (Section 20A), the statue has been formally returned to its original guthi custodians, marking a step in the recovery of cultural heritage and reinforcing community-based conservation practices.

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#13649166

1 May 2026

The Nepal Police Band performs music as officials carry the historic stone Buddha statue known as Kwapa Dyah from Hanuman Dhoka Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, back to its original shrine at Nhuchhe Baha (Bajradhatu Vihar) in Jor Ganesh, Ombahal, on May 1, 2026, during the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The Vajradhatu Buddha statue, which is archaeologically and religiously significant, was previously stolen and later found at the Tibet House Collection in New York, United States. It was repatriated to Nepal approximately four years ago and kept at the Chhauni National Museum through efforts by the Department of Archaeology, heritage activists, and related institutions. Following legal procedures under the Ancient Monument Preservation Act 2013 (Section 20A), the statue has been formally returned to its original guthi custodians, marking a step in the recovery of cultural heritage and reinforcing community-based conservation practices.

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#13649167

1 May 2026

The Nepal Army Gurju Paltan performs traditional Dhime Baja music during a ceremony marking the return and installation of the historic stone Buddha statue known as Kwapa Dyah at its original shrine at Nhuchhe Baha (Bajradhatu Vihar) in Jor Ganesh, Ombahal, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 1, 2026, on the occasion of the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The Vajradhatu Buddha statue, significant both archaeologically and religiously, was previously stolen and later found at the Tibet House Collection in New York, United States, before being repatriated to Nepal around four years ago. It was preserved at the Chhauni National Museum through coordinated efforts of the Department of Archaeology, heritage activists, and related institutions. Following legal procedures under the Ancient Monument Preservation Act 2013 (Section 20A), the statue has now been formally returned to its original guthi custodians, marking a significant moment in the recovery of cultural heritage and community-based conservation practices.

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#13649168

1 May 2026

Devotees and officials carry the historic stone Buddha statue known as Kwapa Dyah from Hanuman Dhoka Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, back to its original shrine at Nhuchhe Baha (Bajradhatu Vihar) in Jor Ganesh, Ombahal, on May 1, 2026, during the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The Vajradhatu Buddha sculpture, significant both archaeologically and religiously, was previously stolen and later found at the Tibet House Collection in New York, United States. It was repatriated to Nepal approximately four years ago and kept at the Chhauni National Museum through efforts by the Department of Archaeology, heritage activists, and related institutions. Following legal procedures under the Ancient Monument Preservation Act 2013 (Section 20A), the statue is now formally returned to its original guthi custodians, marking a step in the recovery of cultural heritage and reinforcing community-based conservation practices.

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#13649169

1 May 2026

Scott Urbom, the senior United States career diplomat serving as acting head of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, and officials carry the historic stone Buddha statue known as Kwapa Dyah from Hanuman Dhoka Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, back to its original shrine at Nhuchhe Baha (Bajradhatu Vihar) in Jor Ganesh, Ombahal, on May 1, 2026, on the occasion of the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The archaeologically and religiously significant sculpture, identified as a Vajradhatu Buddha, had been stolen in the past and later surfaced at the Tibet House Collection in New York, United States. It was repatriated to Nepal around four years ago and kept at the Chhauni National Museum through coordinated efforts of the Department of Archaeology, heritage activists, and related institutions. Following legal procedures under the Ancient Monument Preservation Act 2013 (Section 20A), the statue has now been formally returned to its original guthi custodians, marking a step in the recovery of cultural heritage and reinforcing community-based conservation practices.

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#13649170

1 May 2026

Scott Urbom, the senior United States career diplomat serving as acting head of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, and officials carry the historic stone Buddha statue known as Kwapa Dyah from Hanuman Dhoka Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, back to its original shrine at Nhuchhe Baha (Bajradhatu Vihar) in Jor Ganesh, Ombahal, on May 1, 2026, on the occasion of the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The archaeologically and religiously significant sculpture, identified as a Vajradhatu Buddha, had been stolen in the past and later surfaced at the Tibet House Collection in New York, United States. It was repatriated to Nepal around four years ago and kept at the Chhauni National Museum through coordinated efforts of the Department of Archaeology, heritage activists, and related institutions. Following legal procedures under the Ancient Monument Preservation Act 2013 (Section 20A), the statue has now been formally returned to its original guthi custodians, marking a step in the recovery of cultural heritage and reinforcing community-based conservation practices.

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#13649171

1 May 2026

Devotees and officials carry the historic stone Buddha statue known as Kwapa Dyah from Hanuman Dhoka Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, back to its original shrine at Nhuchhe Baha (Bajradhatu Vihar) in Jor Ganesh, Ombahal, on May 1, 2026, during the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The Vajradhatu Buddha sculpture, significant both archaeologically and religiously, was previously stolen and later found at the Tibet House Collection in New York, United States. It was repatriated to Nepal approximately four years ago and kept at the Chhauni National Museum through efforts by the Department of Archaeology, heritage activists, and related institutions. Following legal procedures under the Ancient Monument Preservation Act 2013 (Section 20A), the statue is now formally returned to its original guthi custodians, marking a step in the recovery of cultural heritage and reinforcing community-based conservation practices.

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#13649172

1 May 2026

Devotees and officials carry the historic stone Buddha statue known as Kwapa Dyah from Hanuman Dhoka Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, back to its original shrine at Nhuchhe Baha (Bajradhatu Vihar) in Jor Ganesh, Ombahal, on May 1, 2026, during the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The Vajradhatu Buddha sculpture, significant both archaeologically and religiously, was previously stolen and later found at the Tibet House Collection in New York, United States. It was repatriated to Nepal approximately four years ago and kept at the Chhauni National Museum through efforts by the Department of Archaeology, heritage activists, and related institutions. Following legal procedures under the Ancient Monument Preservation Act 2013 (Section 20A), the statue is now formally returned to its original guthi custodians, marking a step in the recovery of cultural heritage and reinforcing community-based conservation practices.

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