Wiktorija Leléka Represents Ukraine at ESC 2023

Singer Wiktorija Leléka will represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. She has lived in Berlin for several years and won the national selection in Kyiv, according to FAZ.

Singer Wiktorija Leléka will represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. She has lived in Berlin for several years and won the national selection in Kyiv, according to FAZ.

The energy transition poses challenges for businesses when self-generated electricity cannot be utilized.

Uniper has begun a test run to renovate the Loisach-Isar Canal to prevent water leaks using bentonite.

On Father's Day, police in Rhineland-Palatinate stopped a car with twelve occupants. The driver was intoxicated, and some passengers were unsecured.

Housing Secretary Steve Reed has admitted that Keir Starmer is unpopular. He emphasized that the Labour Party should not change its leadership like the Conservatives did.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the 24 victims of a Russian missile attack in Kyiv on May 14, including three children.

The LSVD+ calls for a constitutional amendment to better protect queer individuals from hate crimes and ensure their safety.

On the night of May 15, Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine with six missiles and 141 drones. According to Ukrainska Pravda, Ukrainian air defense intercepted 130 enemy drones and one missile.

At least 24 people, including three children, have died in Russian airstrikes on Kyiv on May 14, according to Ukrainian emergency services.

The political debate surrounding Friedrich Merz has intensified as past judgments about his leadership suitability resurface.

Growing opposition to data center construction in Germany threatens billion-euro projects and puts pressure on the industry.

In the last 24 hours, Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled 257 attacks from Russian troops, including 39 in the Pokrovsk direction.

Residents of Ryazan, Taganrog, and Yeisk experienced a massive drone attack on the night of May 15, resulting in multiple explosions, fires, and injuries.

Russian drones attacked a clearly marked UN aid convoy in Kherson while it was delivering food and solar lights to civilians.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) aims to reappoint hundreds of government positions and reform the administration if it wins the election in Saxony-Anhalt.

According to Deutschlandfunk, one in eight X-ray machines in Germany has deficiencies, as highlighted in the latest TÜV report.

A drone attack on a Gazprom plant in Astrakhan has halted fuel production and caused significant damage.

The Dow Jones has surpassed the 50,000-point mark, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reach new records.

A study reveals that significant cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have heightened violence in several African countries. The research by Dominic Rohner and his team shows that the effects were immediate.

The 13th Frankfurt Literature Festival 'Literaturm' focuses on the dialogue between East and West Germany.

U.S. Secretary of State Marko Rubio stated that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are the strongest in Europe, attributing this to their combat experience and international support during the war with Russia.

António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, warns of a humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region exacerbated by attacks from jihadists and Tuareg rebels in Mali.

During U.S. Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a stark warning regarding Taiwan. Xi emphasized that Taiwan's independence is incompatible with peace.

The Czech Chamber of Deputies has opposed the planned Sudeten Germans meeting in Brno, urging organizers to cancel the event.

Wes Streeting has announced his resignation as Health Minister, stating he will not seek leadership of the Labour Party.

Friedrich Merz (CDU) criticized the EU Commission's budget plans and emphasized the need to focus funds on competitiveness and defense.

Former European Central Bank Mario Draghi received the Charlemagne Prize in Aachen for his contributions during the Euro financial crisis.

Christian Schmidt announced his resignation as representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reportedly under pressure from the Trump administration.

The UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.3 percent in March 2026, surpassing economists' forecasts of a 0.2 percent contraction, according to The Guardian.

Following extensive Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, at least five people, including a 12-year-old girl, have died, according to reports from the BBC.

A World War II bomb was defused in Regensburg on Wednesday, with around 430 residents evacuated.

Viktor Orbán has frequently blackmailed the EU with his veto, yet the principle of unanimity remains indispensable. According to Süddeutsche Zeitung, there are significant reasons not to abolish this construct.

A technical problem at Munich Airport caused long queues at the security check in Terminal 2.

The European Union has decided to impose sanctions on radical Israeli settlers, amid escalating violence in the Middle East following Hamas's attack on Israel.

In Ukraine, some households can apply for a housing subsidy for the summer months. A decision will be made in May on whether these subsidies will be granted until September 30.

Evika Siliņa, Latvia's Prime Minister, has announced her resignation following a loss of confidence from the Progressive party, her coalition partner. The dispute over drone incidents in Latvian airspace led to the crisis.

Dominik Krause is the new mayor of Munich, and the Eisbach wave is back for surfers!

On May 14, FC Bayern Munich will face Wolfsburg in the DFB Women's Cup final. The match kicks off at 4 PM at the stadium in Cologne-Müngersdorf.

Russia has bombarded Ukraine with heavy airstrikes following a ceasefire. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attacks as terrorism.

A Russian airstrike on Kyiv caused significant damage to residential buildings and vehicles, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.