The SBGS leadership met with representatives of the Spanish government to expand cooperation. Ukraine received two Mercedes ambulances and medical supplies from Spain.
Since 2025, a new system of functional status assessment has been in place in Ukraine, replacing the MSEC. Ukrainians abroad can be assessed remotely under a special procedure.
An experimental study has shown that ants memorize the smell of aggressive rivals and react more hostile to them. Insects form their behavior based on previous experience of interaction.
The Spanish government is planning to introduce a tax of up to 100% on real estate for non-EU residents. This is one of ten measures to address the housing crisis and provide affordable housing for citizens.
Poland's Defense Minister supports the initiative to increase NATO defense spending to 5% of GDP. Warsaw already allocates 4.7% of GDP to defense and calls on other countries to reach this goal within 10 years.
The UK's first Thistle center for controlled drug use will open in Glasgow in January 2025. The facility will be open daily under medical supervision and will be able to receive up to 200 visitors per day.
Poroshenko, who caused 60% of Ukraine's entire ammunition stockpile to explode, has no right to teach us how to fight,” said an Armed Forces fighter.
Ukraine has improved its position in the Henley Passport Index 2025, rising to 30th place with 148 visa-free destinations. Singapore topped the ranking with access to 195 countries, ahead of Japan and European countries.
Ukraine has registered the first medicines based on medical cannabis - oral drops made in Spain. The medicines will be available in pharmacies in early 2025 and will be available by electronic prescription.
Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in the Al-Awali neighborhood in southeastern Mecca. Extreme weather conditions have led to flooded roads, dust storms and hail, and authorities are urging people to stay home.
Ukrainian athletes won prizes at international sailing competitions in Spain. Andriy Verdysh won silver in the ILCA 7 class, and Oleksandr Mendelenko was second in the IQFoil class and won the U-23 category.
116-year-old Japanese Tomiko Itooka, recognized as the world's oldest person by the Guinness Book of Records, has died of old age. She received this title in September 2024 after the death of 117-year-old Spaniard Maria Branias Morera.
Garlic prices in Ukrainian stores have reached a historic high of UAH 200 per kilogram. The deficit was caused by a 15% reduction in planted areas and rising demand in Europe, where prices are even higher.
Maduro's government has announced a reward for information on the whereabouts of opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez. The opposition leader plans to return to Venezuela on January 10 to take over as president from Maduro.
The Venezuelan authorities have announced a reward for information on the whereabouts of Edmundo Gonzalez, who insists on winning the election. The opposition leader is in Spain and promises to return to take the presidential oath.
In 2024, the average temperature in China reached a record 10. 92°C, 1.03°C above normal. The country also experienced devastating floods that led to loss of life and mass evacuations.
In Switzerland, starting from January 1, 2025, it will be illegal to cover your face in public places. Violations are subject to a fine.
The situation is exacerbated by potential tariffs from the US on Mexican goods and a decline in agave prices.
The Antimonopoly Committee has found a lack of competition in the market of bandages for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. The Swedish company Molnlycke Health Care created a monopoly due to the peculiarities of medical documentation.
Ukrainian wines are rapidly integrating into the global gastronomic culture due to their high quality and naturalness. The products are exported to many countries and appear on the menus of well-known international restaurants.
The ARMA has taken over the property of former Odesa TCC head Borysov in Spain. The seized property includes a €4 million house, an office and luxury cars.
In seven Western European countries, support for Ukraine “until victory” has sharply declined. Most Europeans favor peaceful negotiations, even if it means Russia's control over some territories.
The Russian ship Ursa Major, which sank off the coast of Spain, was carrying important equipment for loading Kalibr missiles. Due to the lack of such equipment, Russia was unable to load missiles in Novorossiysk for six months.
The Russian vessel Ursa Major, which was under U. S. sanctions, sank in the Mediterranean Sea. 14 crew members were rescued, two are considered missing.
the Russian merchant ship Ursa Major sinks in the Mediterranean Sea after an engine explosion. 14 crew members were rescued, two went missing, the ship was transporting equipment for a nuclear reactor.
Gina Schumacher, the daughter of legendary racer Michael Schumacher, has announced her pregnancy. She is expecting a girl from her husband Ian Betke, with whom she married in September on Majorca.
A photo from Google Street View of a man loading a white bag into a trunk became a key clue in a missing person case. Spanish police arrested two suspects and found human remains.
The Cool Rover gas carrier has delivered the first batch of LNG from the Portova plant to the Italian port of Livorno. This comes amid a reduction in gas supplies by pipeline after the outbreak of war.
Edmundo González and María Corina Machado received the Sakharov Prize 2024 for their struggle for democracy in Venezuela. González accepted the award in person, while Machado spoke via video link.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry announced the closure of its embassy in Dublin due to Ireland's “anti-Semitic actions. ” The decision was made after Ireland recognized Palestine and supported the claim of “genocide” in Gaza.
