Ukrainian para-biathletes won six awards, including three gold medals. The Ukrainian national team took first place in the standings, ahead of the Chinese team.
Parabiathlete Taras Rad became the champion in the 7. 5 km sprint in the sitting class. This is the fifth Paralympic award and the second gold in the athlete's career.
The head of the National Bank, Andriy Pyshnyi, announced that Oschadbank's collectors are already in Ukraine, and work is underway to return the cargo. He called the situation a provocation and illegal actions by the Hungarian authorities.
Seven employees of Oschadbank's collection service, detained in Hungary on March 5, have returned to Ukraine. They are in a difficult emotional state, and one of them has experienced an exacerbation of a chronic illness. The bank continues to defend its interests regarding the return of 40 million US dollars, 35 million euros, and 9 kg of gold.
Ukraine secured the release of seven citizens who were held in Budapest. They have already crossed the Ukrainian border and are safe.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine held a briefing for EU and US diplomats, clarifying the situation with the detention of seven Oschadbank cash collectors in Hungary. The Ukrainian side refutes Hungary's accusations and calls on the EU to facilitate the release of its citizens.
The Hungarian government has released photos of cash and gold bars seized from seven detained Ukrainian cash collectors. Videos of the Ukrainians' arrest by Hungarian special services were also released.
Hungary has not taken real steps to release the seven Ukrainians detained with armored vehicles or to allow consular access to them. Ukraine continues to demand their release and consular access.
In total, Merkusyna has six medals from junior world championships (2 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze). This victory was the fourth for the Ukrainian national team at the current tournament.
Ukraine reserves the right to initiate sanctions against those involved in the seizure of Ukrainians in Hungary. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is convening the foreign diplomatic corps to inform them about Hungary's unacceptable actions.
Seven Oschadbank employees who were escorting armored vehicles are being illegally held in Hungary. The bank demands their immediate release and the return of valuables worth $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kg of gold.
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.
