The Ukrainian national football team remained in 28th place in the FIFA ranking with 1557. 47 points, occupying 14th position among European teams. This comes ahead of the March play-off matches for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where Ukraine will play Sweden, and then the winner of the Poland-Albania pair.
The UAF has decided on the venue for the potential two play-off matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Ukrainian national team will play its home games in Valencia, Spain, at the "Ciutat de València" stadium.
Former leader of the Spanish region of Valencia, Carlos Mazón, testified in parliament regarding last year's floods, which claimed the lives of 229 people. He assures that the authorities were unaware of the scale of the disaster.
Spain's Alicante-Elche Airport has reopened after a two-hour closure due to a drone sighting, causing delays for thousands of passengers. Ten international flights were diverted to other airports.
Five flights with British tourists were diverted after a drone was spotted near Alicante Airport. A total of ten international flights changed their routes, causing delays for about a thousand travelers.
In Valencia, the body of a 70-year-old man was discovered, who died around 2010. His mummified body was found by rescuers during the aftermath of a flood.
Ukrainian citizens abroad can provide DNA samples for the identification of missing relatives at SE "Document" units in seven countries. The procedure includes submitting an application and collecting biological material for molecular genetic examination.
Demand for foreign real estate among Poles has sharply increased after Russian drone attacks.
Ukrainian rapper Potap reported that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he has entered and exited Ukraine more than 14 times, using legal means. He noted that all funds earned abroad are directed to help the Ukrainian army.
Valentyna Zhytnyk, a Ukrainian jewelry designer and former Miss Ukraine Earth, has her Zgarda piece permanently exhibited at the House of Ukraine Museum in San Diego. This marks the first time a Ukrainian artist's jewelry has joined the museum's collection.
An opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
Petro Poroshenko, while in Turkey, gifted his children 1 million US dollars, as reflected in his declaration. The press service of "European Solidarity" confirmed the fact of the gift to the children but did not provide details regarding the purpose of the trip to Turkey.
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.
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.
Mats Hummels, the 2014 World Cup champion and Roma defender, has announced his retirement after this season. The 36-year-old emotionally shared the news on social media.
Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin risks missing the match against Valencia due to a leg injury sustained after the game with Real Sociedad. He may be replaced by 19-year-old Fran Gonzalez.
Potap gave an interview to Russian journalist Yuri Dud, where he explained the reasons for his foreign trips. The artist said that he had official travel permits and that he was using all his earnings to help the army.
The rapper Potap (Slavic Balagan) came out with a poster in Valencia, offering passers-by to try “vodka”. Ukrainians are outraged that the artist has not been as active in supporting Ukraine.
Two-time European champion and World Cup bronze medalist in rhythmic gymnastics Maria Vysocanska has announced the end of her sports career. During her 18 years in the sport, the athlete won 6 medals at European Championships and a bronze medal at the 2023 World Cup.
Cleaning of the sewage system in Valencia, Spain, continues after severe flooding. Utilities have cleared 60% of the system in Payport, but drainage problems persist.
The Spanish Meteorological Agency has canceled the red level of flood danger in Valencia and Malaga. The disaster affected 78 municipalities, and more than 4,200 people were evacuated.
The AEMET meteorological institute has issued a red alert in eastern and southern Spain due to heavy rains. Up to 180 mm of precipitation is expected in 12 hours in the regions of Valencia, Malaga and Tarragona.
Mass protests against the actions of the regional authorities during the deadly floods took place in Valencia. Demonstrators accuse the authorities of belatedly raising the alarm, which led to numerous casualties.
The Spanish government has approved a €10. 6 billion aid package for the regions affected by the floods. The funds will be used to rebuild infrastructure and provide assistance to people in 78 municipalities.
Catalonia is recovering from large-scale flooding that led to the closure of roads and the shutdown of the railroad. The search for missing persons continues in the province of Albacete. The total death toll has reached 215 people.
The maximum level of danger has been declared on the Barcelona coast due to the DANA storm, with up to 180 mm of precipitation expected in 12 hours. Due to heavy rains, part of El Prat airport is flooded and rail service is suspended.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the flood-affected area of Valencia. Local residents threw mud and stones at them, accusing them of not providing enough help, and the police deployed mounted officers.
In the east of Spain, 214 people died due to devastating floods, most of them in Valencia. The authorities are increasing the presence of law enforcement due to the threat of looting and continue rescue operations.
The Spanish government sends 5000 military and 5000 police and guardsmen to the Valencia region due to catastrophic flooding. The natural disaster claimed the lives of more than 200 people, destroying homes and infrastructure.
In Spain, 205 people have been confirmed dead as a result of catastrophic flooding. The Valencian community suffered the most, with 202 people killed, and authorities continue to search for missing persons.
