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.
Bianca Censori sparked outrage among local residents of Mallorca by appearing at a market in a transparent bra. Her revealing appearance was criticized for disrespecting local traditions.
Pedro Sánchez insists on uniform rules for all participating countries, as was done with Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. He calls for an end to double standards in culture.
In Spain, the government has forced Airbnb to remove more than 65,000 listings due to the lack of licenses and information about the owners. This is part of the fight against the housing crisis and excessive tourism.
Polish customs seized 5 tons of tires for Boeing aircraft that were to transit to Russia bypassing EU sanctions. The sender was a company from Spain.
May 19 is International Hepatitis Day, World Family Doctor Day and May Sun Day. They also honor the memory of the holy martyrs according to the new church style.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in the Canary Islands to protest, demanding restrictions on tourism. Locals complain about rising housing costs, traffic congestion, and overloaded services.
Real Madrid have announced the signing of defender Dean Heysen. Bournemouth are ready to sell Zabarny for €59.5 million, with Newcastle and Manchester City interested.
Residents of the Canary Islands are planning large-scale protests on May 18 due to excessive tourism and its consequences. They demand changes in the economic model and protection of the environment.
FC Barcelona has become the champion of La Liga, winning its 28th title after defeating Espanyol. This happened 272 days after the start of the 2024/25 season.
The finalists of Eurovision-2025 have been determined in Basel after two semi-finals. Ukraine has reached the final, where the founding countries and winners of the qualifying rounds will also perform.
Real Madrid will pay £50 million for Huijsen, making him the most expensive defender in the club's history. In the fight for the Bournemouth player, they beat PSG, Chelsea and Arsenal.
Global warming is contributing to the spread of tiger mosquitoes to the north, which increases the risk of dengue and chikungunya outbreaks in Europe. Research shows that by 2060, the number of diseases could increase fivefold.
On May 14, a fire broke out at a chemical plant in the La Red industrial zone near Seville in southern Spain. The fire has been contained, and two people were injured, but no evacuation of the population was carried out.
Bookmakers predict Sweden's victory at Eurovision 2025. Ukraine has an 11% chance of making the top five, and Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and other countries have also qualified for the final.
NATO negotiators aim to reach 5% of GDP on defense by 2032 to soften Trump's demands. Ministers will discuss this in Antalya amid efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Eurovision 2025 kicks off today in Basel. Ziferblat will perform at number 5.
The Weimar+ group of countries called on Russia for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. They promise support for Kyiv, strengthening the army and security guarantees.
Veronika Matiunina became a silver medalist in the individual event and won a bronze in doubles with a Spaniard at the European U-21 Table Tennis Championship. The competitions took place in Bratislava.
Zelenskyy proposed a meeting with Putin on Thursday, but there has been no response. Russia is ignoring the ceasefire since May 12, continuing attacks. Sanctions against the Russian banking sector and energy sector are being discussed.
As of the end of March 2025, over 4. 26 million Ukrainians have received temporary protection in the EU. Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic accepted the most refugees.
EU ministers stressed that negotiations with Russia are possible only after a ceasefire, but Putin ignores the deadline. Zelenskyy will wait for the Russian president in Turkey.
David Lammy will announce new sanctions against Russia at a summit in London. The sanctions will be aimed at those who support the invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian icebreaker "Noosfera" has completed its fourth Antarctic season, making 5 voyages to Antarctica and covering over 20,000 nautical miles. The ship provided crew changes and conducted joint research with various countries.
Street performances reminiscent of Russia's war crimes took place in Europe and Canada. The акции прошли под названием "Immortal Regiment".
Intensive agriculture has led to soil degradation in Europe and Great Britain. Experts are calling for soil restoration to reduce climate impacts.
Fans have criticized Disney for the lack of the iconic moment with Pleakley in the new children's movie "Lilo & Stitch". The director confirmed that Pleakley will not wear a dress, as in the 2002 cartoon.
A new study has found that Christmas trees have memory and exchange information before solar eclipses. Sensors recorded bioelectric reactions, especially in older trees.
Social inequality, housing, education and work affect health more than genetics. WHO calls for action to address economic inequality and discrimination.
The largest power outage in Spanish history on April 28 cost the national economy almost 400 million euros. Consumer spending fell by 34%.
