Spain
The Spanish judge has classified the case of the murder of Andriy Portnov. 9 shell casings were found at the scene of the crime, which indicates the intentional murder of Yanukovych's former advisor.
Andriy Portnov, who was killed in Spain, tried to transfer an elite mansion worth 2. 5 million euros to his children. This happened shortly before the murder of the ex-deputy head of the Presidential Administration during the Yanukovych era.
Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić will leave the club after the Club World Cup in the USA. The Croatian has played for "the Whites" since 2012 and has won 28 trophies.
Former Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration during the Yanukovych era, Andriy Portnov, was killed in Spain. Police are investigating an attack by a group of individuals, and the Ukrainian embassy is cooperating with law enforcement.
Johannes Pitch (JJ) expressed his desire to hold Eurovision in Vienna next year without Israel's participation, calling for reforms in the voting system and transparency of the competition.
In Bilbao, Tottenham will face Manchester United in the Europa League final. Coaches Postecoglou and Amorim have announced the starting lineups for the decisive match.
The West Nile virus has been detected in local mosquitoes for the first time in Great Britain. The spread of the disease is facilitated by climate change, which allows insects to carry the virus to new regions.
Former Yanukovych ally Andriy Portnov was shot dead in Spain, in the city of Pozuelo de Alarcón. Unknown individuals shot him in the back and head as he was about to get into his car.
Spanish TV channel RTVE demands to check the tele-voting, conduct an audit and review the Eurovision jury system. They are concerned about the impact of the war on the results of the competition.
The European Union is preparing new rules for using the Internet. This will strengthen restrictions on children's use of social media due to the consequences of prolonged use of so-called "screen time."
On May 20, a massive mobile and internet outage occurred in Spain, affecting major operators. The cause may have been a failure in the Telefónica system after a failed network update.
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.