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George Simion stated that Romania sees the solution to the conflict in Ukraine in de-escalation and called for a ceasefire, as the Trump administration wants. At the same time, he promises to stop aid to Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Olaf Scholz, noting Germany's important role in supporting Ukraine and the Chancellor's personal efforts. They discussed further assistance.

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.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine joined the march in Great Britain on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe. NATO soldiers participated in the parade, and the royal family watched the event.

National unity hubs will open in Germany, Spain, Poland and the Czech Republic to support Ukrainians abroad. A Ukrainian Unity Center will also be created in the Czech Republic.

The leaders of the SPD and CDU/CSU signed a coalition agreement, paving the way for the formation of a new German government. The document records plans for border control, taxes and military service.

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.

The EU is seeking to end imports of Russian gas and plans to announce a roadmap to abandon it. Lawsuits over breached contracts amount to €18.5 billion.

Boris Pistorius will retain the post of Defence Minister in the new German government. Other appointments to the coalition between Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) have also been made.

Munich's "Bayern" has once again become the champion of Germany after a draw with "Bayer". The club won its 34th German championship title, which is a record.

Ukraine will receive a Patriot air defense system from Israel after modernization. The transfer of another system by Germany or Greece to protect Kyiv is being considered.

A man was detained in Zaporizhzhia for walking around in the uniform of a Third Reich soldier with a grenade. During a search of his home, an arsenal of weapons was found, and he faces up to 7 years in prison.

In Germany, 193 police officers are suspected of right-wing extremist views. Since 2020, more than 571 disciplinary proceedings have been initiated due to far-right views.

German military officials are concerned about the US Ambassador to NATO's demands to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. He threatens that Trump will not attend the summit if the demands are not met.

Ukraine is planning a meeting of national security advisors from the US, Great Britain, France and Germany to discuss the peace process.

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.

On May 7, the conclave of cardinals will begin to elect the successor to Pope Francis. The longest conclave lasted 1006 days, the shortest – a few hours.

German domestic intelligence announced that it has recognized the Alternative for Germany party as a confirmed "right-wing extremist organization. "

A 55-year-old resident of the Zhytomyr region, who is suspected of human trafficking, extortion and fraud, was extradited from Germany. He faces up to 12 years in prison.

British scientists have found that theobromine in dark chocolate may slow down biological aging. The study showed a link between the level of theobromine in the blood and epigenetic changes.

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 2024, almost 50,000 Ukrainians received certificates of proficiency in the state language. 18 audio guides and theatrical productions were launched abroad.

During a rally of the far-right politician Grzegorz Braun in Poland, the Ukrainian flag was torn down. The incident occurred in the Lublin Voivodeship, the identity of the perpetrator has been established.

Against the backdrop of Russian aggression against Ukraine, 16 countries in the EU have initiated a request to activate the "exception clause". This should facilitate the transition to higher defense spending at the national level.

Andriy Sybiga announced expectations for further active participation of the USA in peace efforts. Ukraine has accepted the proposal for an unconditional ceasefire and calls on the world to put pressure on Russia.

Due to an excess of solar energy, electricity prices in Germany will fall below zero on May 1. Green energy is expected to meet 99% of demand.

Rome will host talks between Iran and European countries on a new nuclear deal to replace the 2015 agreement. Iran is ready for dialogue, despite criticism of its previous policies.

SPD members supported the coalition agreement with the CDU/CSU. 84.6% of the votes "for" pave the way for the formation of a new German government led by Friedrich Merz.

A former employee of politician Maximilian Krah is accused of spying for the Chinese secret service. He is suspected of passing on confidential documents collected about AfD politicians.

The leaders of Poland, Britain, France and Germany will not be in Kyiv on May 9. Meanwhile, Fico plans to be at the parade in Moscow, despite EU warnings.