Europe

The demand for refurbished gadgets is growing in Ukraine, but there is a risk of poor-quality refurbishment due to the shadow market. Experts advise carefully checking sellers and warranty conditions.

Lamborghini's revenue rose by 29. 6% to €895.2 million due to demand for hybrid models. Operating profit increased by 32.8%, and car deliveries increased in America, EMEA and APAC.

The deployment of European forces in Ukraine without the US may lead to the collapse of NATO, according to Wolfgang Ischinger. The lack of US support will give Russia a chance for provocations.

CNBC has compiled a ranking of the most expensive football clubs. Real Madrid tops the list with a value of $6.7 billion. 11 English teams are in the top 25.

Ukraine has completed all the stages for the start of negotiations on joining the EU and is ready to open the first clusters. Zelensky stressed that further progress depends on Europe's political decision.

Futures fell by 2. 1% due to concerns about a global surplus. Strong renewable energy production in Europe is also putting pressure on demand for fossil fuels.

President Zelenskyy stated his respect for the elections in the Czech Republic and thanked all parliamentarians, including the opposition, for supporting Ukraine. He emphasized that Ukraine is protecting the security of Europe.

The head of the European Commission criticized Trump for suppressing science and urged scientists to choose Europe. She announced a program worth 500 million euros to attract foreign researchers.

RSE Denies False Bankruptcy Information, Claims Stable Operation. The company called the incident a raider attack and will continue to operate in Ukraine.

EU experts warn that the large pig population in Europe could become an environment for avian influenza to mutate. This increases the risk of the virus being transmitted to humans.

After Trump's election, more and more Americans are considering moving to Europe. The number of applications for Irish passports in the US has reached its highest level in 10 years.

US President Donald Trump has stated that he will sign a bill on new sanctions against Russia if the Kremlin is not ready for a peace agreement. He wants the Russian Federation and Ukraine to reach an agreement.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is expecting 3 million artillery shells. Negotiations are also underway to create an F-16 aviation school in the Czech Republic.

The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Denmark discussed strengthening sanctions against Russia to achieve peace. They also discussed investments in the defense industry and military needs of Ukraine.

The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate UAH 540 million to the regions for the renewal of vocational education institutions. The modernization will concern laboratories, energy efficiency and the safety of educational spaces.

Tesla sales plummeted across Europe in April, especially in Sweden (-81%). The reasons cited are the growing popularity of Chinese electric vehicles and protests against Elon Musk.

Euroclear will redistribute 3 billion euros of frozen Russian funds to Western investors to compensate for losses from Moscow's actions. Russia has already arrested 3 billion euros of Euroclear funds.

On May 2, Lviv celebrates its 769th anniversary, Harry Potter fans celebrate his birthday, and wine lovers celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day. They also celebrate Baby Day and Tuna Day.

The US is transferring decommissioned F-16s to Ukraine for spare parts to support the F-16 fleet provided by Europe. Non-operational aircraft stored at the landfill have already been sent via Poland.

Ryanair's CEO has stated that the company may refuse to purchase Boeing aircraft if Trump's tariffs make them too expensive. Ryanair's fleet consists of over 575 Boeing aircraft.

Thousands of people took to the streets to celebrate Walpurgis Night with carnivals and bonfires. It is believed that on this night you can drive away evil spirits.

In April 2025, businesses somewhat softened their assessments of their performance due to weather conditions, uncertainty of hostilities, and rising costs. The most optimistic assessments were maintained by industrial enterprises.

The Verkhovna Rada appealed to foreign countries to increase aid to Ukraine, in particular, to strengthen air defense, invest in defense and use frozen Russian assets.

May 1 marks World Password Day, School Principal's Day, and other events. This is an occasion to pay attention to important aspects of security, education, and work.

The Russian dictator stated that some French citizens are fighting on the side of Russia against Ukraine. They named their unit after their grandfathers and great-grandfathers "Normandie-Niemen".

Microsoft will defend the interests of cloud service consumers in the EU and resist government overreach. The company is ready to sue if ordered to suspend its cloud business.

Japanese scientists have found that wounds in humans heal much slower than in other mammals, including chimpanzees. This may be due to the loss of body hair in the process of evolution.

National Security Advisor Waltz stated that the US can no longer subsidize European security due to the large debt. Aid to Ukraine should be provided under the leadership of Europe.

Overnight, Russia launched over 100 drones. In Kharkiv, over 45 were injured, and in Dnipro, 1 person was killed. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia and the provision of air defense systems to Ukraine.

European armies are understaffed and underfunded, making it difficult to create a deterrent force in Ukraine. Many countries are not ready to provide soldiers.