In February 2025, the number of first-time asylum seekers in the EU decreased by 23% compared to last year. Most applicants are from Venezuela, Spain received the most.
The Russians are trying to create an image of the "heroic liberation" of Mariupol, but a large part of the city is in ruins. Reconstruction is selective, and apartments are being given to visitors from Russia.
Oil prices have fallen due to negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the US and Iran, as well as high demand in Asia. China's economic outlook also affects the price of oil.
In Ukraine, over 1. 5 million citizens use benefits for housing and communal services. Benefits are provided to certain categories of the population, and to apply for them, you need to contact the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU).
Four pupils of a kindergarten in the Dnipro district of Kyiv were hospitalized on May 19 with an acute intestinal infection. An epidemiological investigation has been launched to determine the causes of the outbreak.
May 20 is the day of the metrologist, traumatologist, bank employee and bees. The memory of the holy martyr Talalei, who selflessly treated patients, is honored.
In Izmail, an ambulance and a car collided. The driver of the car did not give way to the ambulance with its siren on. Seven people were injured, and one woman, born in 1948, died in the hospital.
In Chernihiv, the police are investigating the brutal murder of a hedgehog and her cubs by an unknown woman. A criminal proceeding has been opened under the article on cruel treatment of animals.
The SBU detained a 17-year-old FSB agent who was planning to blow up the TCC in Kyiv. He was already under investigation for setting fire to the Armed Forces car and received a new task from the FSB curator.
In 2024, the number of attacks on hospitals and medical personnel in conflict zones reached a record level – more than 3,600. Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, Myanmar and Sudan were the most affected.
In Odesa, police are investigating an incident in the Heroes of Border Guards Square, where activists tried to dismantle a memorial plaque. Criminal proceedings have been opened on the facts of fighting, theft and infliction of bodily harm.
Ukraine has received over 115,000 doses of hepatitis B vaccine for children. Vaccination is free of charge and can be done in medical facilities of the country after consultation with a doctor.
In the first quarter of 2025, global car sales increased by 3. 1%, reaching 20.97 million. China leads with 5.98 million cars sold, increasing the figure by 4.5%.
The National Electoral Commission of Poland announced the counting of 99. 99% of the votes in the elections. The leaders are Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki, the results vary by region.
The SBU conducted a combined special operation, destroying the enemy's "Neva" radar and warehouses on gas production platforms in the Black Sea. Naval and air drones were used in the special operation.
In western Ukraine, the SBU detained 10 people involved in organizing 5 schemes for illegal border crossing for those liable for military service. The cost of services reached 15 thousand dollars.
The operational-tactical group "Siversk" reported that the situation on the Belarusian border is stable, with no shelling or troop build-up. On the Russian border, the enemy presence is constant, but internal logistics are developed.
Contrast weather is expected in Ukraine this weekend: up to +22 in the east, up to +14 in the west. May 17 - rain, May 18 - no precipitation in the south, the temperature will rise.
Security at the Alley of Heroes in Kyiv has been усилена after the incident with damage to photographs of the dead. Since morning, patrol police officers with weapons have been on duty there to ensure order.
On May 16, the Russians shelled Donetsk region, wounding six people. In Pokrovsk, five residents were injured by the shelling, and another was wounded by a drone in Andriivka.
Last year, 3. 1 million court cases were recorded in Ukraine. Most cases concerned the recovery of debts for housing and communal services - 298 thousand.
The Minister of Defense of Norway stated that all F-16 aircraft promised to Ukraine will be delivered by the end of 2025. Some of the aircraft have already been handed over, but their number is not disclosed.
Kyiv will pay up to UAH 40,000 in one-time assistance and UAH 20,000 per month to victims of housing destruction. Funds will be allocated for temporary rent, payments will begin after the approval of the procedure.
Due to the cool weather and frosts in May, the level of energy consumption has increased. Ukrenergo calls for postponing the use of powerful equipment to the daytime or after 22:00.
A citizen of Tunisia, who is suspected of fraud of 4 million UAH, was extradited to Ukraine. He changed the details of users' accounts and stole money.
In the first three months of 2025, 472 cases of measles were recorded in Ukraine, which is significantly higher than last year. The most cases are in Zakarpattia, Chernivtsi and Odesa regions, where deaths have been recorded.
As of Q1 2025, 290 orphaned children have been adopted in Ukraine, 6 of whom have disabilities. 14,946 children are registered locally.
The Register of Losses has started accepting applications under category A3. 2 regarding damage to non-residential property. Ukrainians will be able to receive compensation for damages caused by Russia.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Berlin accepts the US demand for NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. Friedrich Merz stated that each percentage point would cost 45 billion euros.
The yellow metal was pressured by the dollar's strength and rising US Treasury yields. The spot price fell 1.1% to $3,141.35 per ounce.
