Seven Ukrainian citizens, detained in Hungary with armored vehicles transporting $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kg of gold, have reportedly already been deported. Ukraine demands explanations from Hungary regarding the detention and release of its citizens.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi has sent a team to Budapest to clarify the situation with the seized Oschadbank cash-in-transit crews and vehicles. Ukraine demands the release of its citizens from Hungary and an explanation for the detention.
Hungary has not granted Ukrainian consuls access to seven citizens detained in Budapest. Ukraine demands their immediate release and is preparing an appeal to the EU.
Global gold prices recorded weekly losses of 3. 7% for the first time in a month due to the rising dollar and revised Fed forecasts. Investors are using gold assets for liquidity amid the stock market collapse.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha confirmed the seizure of seven Oschadbank employees by Hungarian security forces in Budapest. Ukraine considers this a criminal hostage-taking and is preparing an appeal to the EU.
Oschadbank reported the unfounded detention of two armored vehicles and the disappearance of seven employees in Hungary on March 5. The vehicles were transporting 40 million US dollars, 35 million euros, and 9 kilograms of gold.
The Ukrainian national shooting team won the medal standings at the European Championship in Yerevan, securing 14 awards. Ukrainian athletes won five gold, three silver, and six bronze medals.
The price of gold rose as capital shifted to safe-haven assets amid the intensifying military conflict in the Persian Gulf. The spot price increased by 0.8%, settling above $5100 per ounce.
Global gold prices stabilized at record highs after nuclear talks in Geneva. The spot price of gold settled at $5185.75 per ounce.
20-year-old American figure skater Alysa Liu won two gold medals at the Winter Olympics in Cortina. One of them had to be returned due to damage after the celebration.
The French president dismissed Louvre director Laurence des Cars after a seven-minute robbery. The perpetrators stole royal jewels, revealing critical security flaws.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.
Nazar Chepurnyi won a gold medal at the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Cottbus. He won the vault final with 14.716 points.
The US men's hockey team won gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime. Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal, securing the USA's third Olympic title.
American actress Zendaya was photographed with a gold ring on her ring finger, sparking new rumors of a possible secret marriage to Tom Holland. The couple confirmed their engagement last year.
Authorities in the Australian state of Victoria have declared the highest level of emergency due to an uncontrolled bushfire. Residents of settlement A1 are ordered to immediately leave the dangerous area.
The U. S. Air Force is changing the iconic light blue and white design of Air Force One to a red, white, and blue palette with a gold stripe. This is the first major change since the Kennedy era, affecting the entire presidential fleet.
On February 17, global gold prices fell by 1% to $4948 per ounce. This happened due to a stronger dollar and low liquidity in Asian markets.
Austrian jumper Daniel Tschofenig was disqualified at the 2026 Olympics due to equipment non-compliance. His boots exceeded the allowed size by 4 millimeters, costing him a chance at a medal.
Global gold prices stabilized above $5,000 per ounce, despite profit-taking and a slight decline. Analysts predict a rise to $5,800 per ounce by the end of the second quarter.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with heads of international investment companies in Munich, discussing attracting investments in energy and drone production. Ukraine has lost 10 GW of electricity and needs 15 billion euros annually for drones.
The International Olympic Committee is selling merchandise commemorating the 1936 Berlin Games, which Adolf Hitler used to showcase Nazi ideology. This has drawn criticism due to historical issues associated with Nazi propaganda.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Europe's financing of Ukraine's defense gives the continent the right to participate in peace negotiations. Europe has already spent over 200 billion euros to support Ukraine.
A NABU detective, who owns a collection of coins from tsarist Russia and millions in cash, has bought a second house for 3 million.
The price of gold rose by 0. 3% to $5,038.66 per ounce after weak retail sales data in the US. This strengthened market expectations for a loosening of the Fed's monetary policy.
The organizers of the Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina have resolved a technical problem with medals that were cracking, breaking, or coming apart. The cause was a safety-designed lanyard breakaway mechanism, which has now been adjusted.
Gold quotes are falling after a two-day recovery as investors take profits. The market is influenced by new appointments in US financial leadership and geopolitical tensions.
The Italian national team won six medals on the second day of the 2026 Olympics, setting a national record. This allowed them to rise to third place in the overall medal standings with nine awards.
In February 2026, Bitcoin fell to $63,000, and the crypto market lost $2 trillion in capitalization since October 2025. This caused a drop in the shares of companies with large crypto reserves and increased nervousness in stock markets.
The Louvre for the first time demonstrated the condition of Empress Eugenie's crown, damaged during the robbery on October 19, 2025. The relic retained almost complete integrity, making full restoration possible.
