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In 2025, movie fans will be able to rent houses from their favorite movies, such as Bella Swan's house or the bus from Harry Potter. Airbnb and local agencies will help you find accommodation.
Formula 1 updates the calendar for 2026: 24 stages, start in Australia, return of Madrid with a new track instead of Imola. New technical regulations and environmentally friendly fuel.
During the Nations League final in Munich, a fan tragically died after falling from the stands. Emergency services tried to help, but the injuries were incompatible with life.
In the Nations League final, Portugal defeated Spain in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. Rúben Neves scored the decisive penalty, bringing Portugal their second tournament victory.
On June 8, the Nations League final will take place in Munich, where Portugal will meet Spain. Both teams confidently made their way to the final, having overcome serious opponents.
International operation "Vibora" led to the arrest of 17 people, including a medic and a teacher, for involvement in the production and distribution of materials of sexual violence against children. 68 suspects have been identified.
Travellers in UK urged to get vaccinated amid measles outbreak in Europe and other countries. Child vaccination rates remain below recommended levels, particularly in London.
Ukrainian junior gymnasts won two gold medals at the European Championships in Tallinn. The Ukrainian junior team became the all-around champion of the continental championship for the first time.
Cristiano Ronaldo brought victory to Portugal over Germany (2:1) in the semi-finals of the League of Nations. In the final, Portugal will play with the winner of the Spain-France pair.
The Netherlands will provide a €400 million aid package to protect the Black Sea and rivers of Ukraine. It includes more than 100 patrol boats and other vessels.
France and Belgium are not yet ready to support an EU ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports, fearing economic consequences and seeking alternative sources of supply.
The European Union is developing a plan for the safe return of Ukrainians after the war, taking into account the interests of those who return and those who remain in the EU until March 2027.
36-year-old Luz Maria Barrera Agaton was found dead in a hotel pool. Shortly before her death, she was threatened, and earlier a man died in her gym.
The women's volleyball team of Ukraine, led by Jakub Gluszak, won in Spain and Montenegro with a score of 3:1. The next match is on June 6 against Portugal.
Despite the US call for coordinated action, a new package of EU sanctions against Russia is unlikely to be ready for the G7 summit. Hungary may block some proposals.
German clothing brand Gerry Weber is closing around 40 stores in Germany due to bankruptcy. The brand is being taken over by the Spanish company Victrix, which is planning a restart, and 8 stores will also open in the Netherlands.
The European Union plans to end funding for the COVID recovery fund, which was supposed to last until the end of 2026. This puts Italy, Spain and Poland, which are most dependent on these funds, at risk.
The short animated film "Playing God" has qualified for Oscar consideration after winning at the Animayo festival. The music for the film was written by composer Nube.
Ksenia Baylo and Sofia Lyskun became silver medalists in synchronized 10-meter platform diving at the 2025 European Championships. This award became the seventh for Ukraine at this championship.
The Slovak government has allowed the sale of brown bear meat to the population to prevent waste. Previously, a plan to shoot a quarter of the population was approved due to an increase in the number of attacks.
Scientists have discovered 20,000-year-old whale bone tools in Spain. The find indicates a close connection between ancient people and the marine environment.
Archaeologists in Spain have discovered the oldest fingerprint, left 43,000 years ago. It may indicate that Neanderthals created art by dipping their finger in red pigment.
The Kyiv City State Administration reported that as of May 26, 2025, they had not received information about the burial of Andriy Portnov in Kyiv. Earlier, the media reported that he might be buried at the Zvirynetske Cemetery.
The Finnish Foreign Ministry demands explanations from russia regarding the alleged violation of the country's airspace by two military aircraft. The incident occurred over the Gulf of Finland, and the border service is conducting an investigation.
Rafael Nadal officially said goodbye to tennis at the Roland Garros tournament. He was accompanied by sports legends: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
The wife of Atletico coach Carla Pereira confirmed that she and Diego Simeone witnessed the shooting of Andriy Portnov near a school in Madrid. Their children study there.
Netflix offers a selection of series: from deadly games for $38 million to the investigation of paranormal phenomena in Nevermore. The list includes "Squid Game", "You", "Ozark" and others.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine announced that procedures are ongoing on the Spanish side in the case of the murder of Andriy Portnov. In Ukraine, all bodies are ready to respond.
The murder of Andriy Portnov is being investigated in Spain as a contract killing, dismissing the version of the killer escaping on a motorcycle or subway. Police are considering political motives or economic разбирательства, studying the victim's past.
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Netherlands and 7 other EU countries have called for an urgent strengthening of civil preparedness for man-made and natural disasters. They insist on accelerating work on threat analysis.