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Eurostat reported a record life expectancy in the EU – 81. 4 years. The longest life expectancy is in Spain (Madrid), Italy (Trento) and the Åland Islands, and the shortest is in Bulgaria.
The price of gold is rising due to concerns about Trump's customs policy and geopolitical instability. Experts predict further increases in the price of the precious metal.
The French Prime Minister called Trump's statement about raising tariffs on alcohol from the EU a provocation. The Spanish government called for calm and firmness.
Footballers of the Ukrainian national team have left for Spain via Poland to prepare for the Nations League play-off matches against Belgium. Juniors are also involved in the training.
As of January 2025, 4. 3 million Ukrainians have received temporary protection in EU countries. The most refugees were accepted by Germany (27.3%), Poland (23.2%), and the Czech Republic (9.2%).
EU member states have not reached an agreement on the proposal to determine a specific amount of military aid to Ukraine for 2024. The European Commission proposes to mobilize up to 800 billion euros for European defense.
The Australian government has allocated an additional 6 million euros to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine. The country's total contribution to the Fund now amounts to approximately 18 million euros.
David Lammy will hold talks with the foreign ministers of the "Weimar+" group regarding Trump's withdrawal of aid to Ukraine. Britain is in contact with the United States at various levels and acts as a bridge for unification.
32-year-old Instagram model Tania Gomez, who has been on the run since 2021, has been arrested in the Canary Islands. She is accused of drug trafficking and laundering €17 million through a dog rescue network.
The President of Ukraine announced new aid packages from Britain, Norway, Spain and other countries worth billions of dollars. The Baltic and Nordic countries will provide equipment and training for brigade-sized units.
An explosion occurred at a military institute in Zagorod during the testing of a Zuzana 2 howitzer intended for Ukraine. Two technicians were injured and are in stable condition in hospitals.
Spain allocates a new €1 billion military aid package to Ukraine, including armored vehicles and ammunition. The two countries also agreed to open a “Unity Center” for Ukrainian immigrants in Spain.
Estonia increased military aid to Ukraine by 25% and pledged to allocate 0. 25% of GDP annually. Prime Minister Kristen Michal emphasized that only Ukraine should determine the terms of the peace process.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new package of military aid for Ukraine. Support in the amount of €1 billion will be provided in 2025.
The presidents of Lithuania and Latvia, the prime ministers of Estonia, Spain, and Canada, as well as EU leaders arrived in Kyiv on February 24. They were met at the train station by Andriy Yermak and Andriy Sybiga.
Peskov expressed concern about the possible deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine. Britain plans to offer to deploy 30,000 European troops, but some EU countries are against it.
The British prime minister will propose a plan to deploy a European peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine to monitor the ceasefire. The United States is to provide air support from bases in Eastern Europe.
Internet provider Lanet has reported that its X page was hacked and fraudulent messages were sent via Viber. Access to X has been restored, and less than 10% of subscribers received fraudulent messages.
A Lancet study found that life expectancy in Europe has stagnated since 2011 due to unhealthy lifestyles. The Covid-19 pandemic further reduced indicators in most European countries.
The President of the European Commission announced further support for Ukraine and the need to strengthen the EU's defense. At a meeting in Paris, European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace based on Ukraine's sovereignty.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that Europe wants peace based on international order. The summit in Paris will discuss the war in Ukraine and the European security architecture.
An informal meeting of the heads of government of eight European countries on Ukraine will be held in Paris. The meeting will be attended by EU and NATO leaders, including Macron, Scholz and other senior officials.
A mini-summit of European leaders will take place in Paris to discuss support for Ukraine and increased defense spending. The meeting also aims to reassure Kyiv of support.
The Trump administration has informed European officials of plans to end the war by Easter. Experts believe this plan is ambitious but unrealistic, expecting a settlement by 2025.
Spanish scientists have found massive methane emissions on the Antarctic seabed up to 700 meters high. The gas, which is 30 times stronger than CO2, can cause underwater landslides and tsunamis.
The President of Ukraine had a conversation with Pedro Sanchez to deepen bilateral cooperation. Zelenskyy informed about his recent conversation with Trump and discussed initiatives to support Ukrainians.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and seven European countries declared their readiness to increase support for Ukraine. Europe insists on participating in future peace talks and providing Ukraine with strong security guarantees.
In January 2025, Ukraine's foreign trade deficit reached $2. 3 billion, a third more than last year. Imports totaled $5.5 billion, exports $3.2 billion, with the largest imports from China and exports to Poland.
The vessel An Yang 2 with 20 crew members ran aground 200 meters off the coast of Sakhalin. There are more than 700 tons of fuel oil, diesel fuel and coal on board, and a state of emergency has been introduced.
The final of the National Selection for Eurovision 2025 will take place today at 18:30. The show will feature 10 finalists and Ukrainian showbiz stars, and the winner will be determined by the jury and viewers via Diia and SMS.