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Before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Vlad’s life revolved around art. His days were carefree: he painted in the mornings, strolled through Kyiv at lunchtime, and spent his evenings visiting exhibitions and events. For the Ukrainian artist, 2021 felt like another cultural renaissance in Kyiv, a city buzzing with talented creatives. Then came 24 February 2022, when Russia launched its all-out war against Ukraine. In 2023, Vlad joined the Ukrainian Air Force, where he still serves today. Despite the ongoing attacks, the destruction around him, and the constant fear for his own life and that of his…
After Russia last week brushed off German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s call for a Christmas сeasefire, Zelenskyy warned that Moscow is planning massive attacks over the holiday period. “The military must pay attention directly, protect as best they can — it’s not easy, because there is a shortage of air defense [equipment], unfortunately. And people need to pay attention — a lot of attention these days, because these ‘comrades’ can strike: nothing is sacred,” Zelenskyy said in an evening post on Telegram on Monday. The strikes on Tuesday morning injured five people in the capital Kyiv, reported Tymur Tkachenko, the head…
By Euronews Published on 23/12/2025 – 11:07 GMT+1 Four men were arrested following clashes at an opposition Democratic Party (PD) rally in the Albanian capital Tirana, after Molotov cocktails were thrown at officers guarding the prime minister’s office, police said. Seven others face investigation without detention, according to authorities. Among those under investigation is Ervin Minarolli, PD’s organisational secretary, who police said failed to identify persons responsible for ensuring the smooth conduct of the rally as required under Albanian law on public gatherings. Monday’s protest took place on the central Martyrs of the People boulevard, outside Prime Minister Edi Rama’s residence,…
Uzbekistan’s private airline Qanot Sharq added a Airbus A321neo XLR to their fleet, becoming the first operator of the aircraft type in Central Asia. Jahongir Rustamov, Director of the Flight Safety Department at Qanot Sharq, described the delivery as a landmark moment not only for the airline. “This aircraft is unique not just in our country, but across all [Central Asian] states,” he said. Efficiency of the aircraft The new Airbus A321neo XLR arrived in Tashkent following a direct delivery flight from Hamburg, Germany and is the longest-range single-aisle aircraft currently in operation, capable of flying up to 8,700 kilometres.…
Winter is in full swing, and so is Europe’s ski season. Alpine resorts have opened, and skiers across the continent are hitting the slopes over the holiday break – if they can afford it. Lift pass prices continue to rise, making ski holidays unaffordable for many. But not everywhere. There is one ski resort in the French Alps that – out of necessity rather than choice – is offering skiing entirely free of charge this winter. Yes, you read it correctly: free skiing for everyone. We’re talking about Saint-Colomban-des-Villards, a small village in Savoie, located at 1,100 metres above sea…
Published on 23/12/2025 – 9:16 GMT+1 The world’s most famous and elusive street artist Banksy has confirmed that he is responsible for a new mural that appeared in London yesterday. Painted above a garage and depicting two stargazing children lying down and in winter gear, the artwork appeared on the side of a building in Bayswater, west London. Banksy posted two photos of the artwork on his official Instagram account. An identical image also appeared at the foot of the Centre Point tower in Tottenham Court Road, central London, but the graffiti artist did not post that version on his…
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By Euronews Published on 23/12/2025 – 10:16 GMT+1 Four people were injured, three of them critically, in a hydrogen explosion at the Elkem Silicones site in Saint-Fons, south of Lyon, on Monday afternoon. The blast occurred around 2:30 pm in an experimental workshop at the silicone materials production facility, a high-threshold Seveso-classified site in France’s “chemical valley”. The explosion ignited a fire in a 600-square-metre building, which was brought under control by early evening. Around 100 firefighters and 30 emergency vehicles were deployed to tackle the blaze. All four injured were Elkem Silicones employees. Two are in critical condition, whilst a…
Published on 23/12/2025 – 9:56 GMT+1 •Updated 10:20 After hosts Morocco opened the tournament with a 2-0 win over Comoros, attention in Group A turned to Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, where Mali met Zambia in the day’s first fixture. Mali were awarded a first-half penalty but failed to convert, before finally breaking the deadlock just after the hour mark through Lassine Sinayoko. Zambia refused to fold, and Patson Daka struck deep into stoppage time with a powerful header to seal a 1-1 draw. Fans enthusiasm “I think it was a very good game because football is, above all, a…
By Euronews Published on 23/12/2025 – 9:46 GMT+1 The world of gaming is paying tribute to Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty, who’s died in a car crash in California. He was 55. Video game company Electronic Arts says Zampella died on Sunday. According to local reports he died while driving his Ferrari north of Los Angeles. A passenger, who also fell victim to fatal injuries after being ejected from the vehicle, has not been named. The cause of the crash is under investigation. In 2010, Zampella founded Respawn Entertainment, a subsidiary of EA, and he also was the former…