The war in Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 175 prisoners of war each, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced
Suppression of the opposition
Erdogan's biggest rival arrested, Turkey blocks social networks
Ekrem Imamoglu, one of Turkey's most prominent opposition politicians, has been detained on charges of corruption and links to terrorism. Shortly after the arrest, authorities restricted access to social media and closed key roads in Istanbul, sparking a wave of discontent among citizens.
Vatican
Pope Francis is recovering, but the date of his release from the hospital is still unknown
The Vatican firmly rejected speculation about the possible resignation of Pope Francis. Cardinal Pietro Parolin stated that the topic was not even a topic of discussion with the Pope, stressing that his health is improving.
USA and Russia
Putin accepted Trump's proposal
Trump proposed that Russia and Ukraine refrain from attacking energy infrastructure facilities for 30 days
Reign of fear
Trump shuts down Voice of America and RSE as "anti-Trump".
"The decision will ensure that taxpayers are no longer on the hook for radical propaganda," the White House said in a statement.
European Public Prosecutor's Office
Laura Koveši: No investigation into the accident in Novi Sad
The European Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the possible misuse of loans for the reconstruction of the railway and the railway station in Novi Sad
Israel-Palestine War
End of ceasefire: Israel bombed more than 30 targets in Gaza
Gaza cease-fire collapses, more than 400 dead in Israel's latest attack
Northern Macedonia
Anger and sadness in Kočani
The citizens of Kočani, where 59 young people tragically died in a discotheque fire, went to the company owned by the person who managed the night club where the fire broke out, which they then pelted with stones.
Northern Macedonia
"Vreme" learns: The building where people died in the fire looked more like a shed than a discotheque
The fire was caused by pyrotechnic devices, which ignited the excessively low ceiling of the building, which had been turned into a discotheque, with its sparks.
Extreme weather conditions
Several dozen dead in a tornado in the south of the USA
The extreme weather conditions will affect the area where more than 100 million people live. Wind gusts of up to 130 kilometers per hour are predicted from the Canadian border to Texas
Trade war
Trump threatened tariffs of 200 percent on wine and champagne from the EU
After the European Union responded by introducing tariffs on American bourbon to the tariffs recently introduced by Donald Trump in Europe, the American president is now threatening new taxes - of 200 percent, on wine and champagne
Sweden
Teenage contract killers in Sweden
According to official data in Sweden, 120 children under the age of 15 will be accused of murder or participation in murder in 2024, which is four times more than two years ago
Elections in Denmark
Potential Prime Minister of Greenland against Trump
The Demokratit party, which advocates gradual independence for Greenland, won the election, defeating the left-wing parties that formed the previous government. New leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen made it clear that Greenland belongs to Greenlanders, not to foreign powers
The Netherlands: "Vreme" on the spot
A settlement for oblivion
Hogewijk in the Netherlands is a pioneering venture. It's an entire neighborhood for people with dementia (pictured) - they live there as normally as possible - but are surrounded by medical staff. Some say it's a model of the future, others say it's the Truman Show
Zeitgeist: Chess Icons (2)
Boris Spassky, who loved chess but didn't like playing it
On February 27, 2025, the tenth world champion, grandmaster of the Soviet amalgam of "chess for the masses" and long traditions, completed his life's journey. That Oblomov of chess, smart, noble, talented and lazy, lost the Cold War match of the century in 1972 in Reykjavík to the American prodigy Bobby Fischer, "the best representative of the Soviet school of chess" and disappointed many, but also gained respect for his sportsmanship and dignity in defeat
The war in Ukraine
Under pressure from the US, Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire, waiting for Russia
Negotiators from the United States of America and Ukraine reached an agreement on a ceasefire in Saudi Arabia. If Russia also agrees, Donald Trump will score a major foreign policy victory
Trade war
The EU responds to Trump: Extra tariffs are being introduced on American products
Donald Trump has introduced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the European Union, which will be implemented from today (March 12). The EU responds – with counter-tariffs on American goods
Auto or food industry
Bizarre record: Volkswagen sold more sausages than cars
The German automobile giant found itself in an unusual situation – instead of cars, record numbers come from the food sector. With 8,5 million servings of currywurst sold, Volkswagen surpassed its own car sales
Forecasts
The war in Ukraine: Scenarios for establishing peace
A limited truce, international peacekeeping forces or relinquishment of territory? There are several scenarios for a possible end to the fighting in Ukraine. Who wants what? And what doesn't he want?
Elections in Greenland
Ice, alcoholism and lots of ore: Greenland votes despite Trump
Greenland has only sixty thousand inhabitants and huge mineral wealth. Donald Trump also cast an eye on him. That is why the regional elections on the ice island immediately became of global interest
Germany
Strike at airports: Thousands of flights cancelled
Thousands of flights were canceled in Germany due to strikes at 13 airports. The employees are asking for a raise of eight percent, or at least 350 euros, and more free time
Political crisis in Romania
Kalin Đurđescu must not be president
The candidacy for the president of Romania of extreme rightist Calin Djordescu was rejected. He called that decision a "direct blow" to democracy. He has the support of Donald Trump's administration. His supporters are protesting, there was a clash with the police
Global security
Arms Export Routes: Dramatic Geopolitical Change
For the last five years, Ukraine has been the largest purchaser of heavy weapons in the world. The US provided 45 percent of all shipments. These data best show the severity of Donald Trump's threat to withhold military aid to Ukraine. Why did the import of weapons in other European countries increase by 155 percent
Syria
Escalation of violence in Syria: More than a thousand dead in retaliation against the Alawites
More than a thousand people were killed in Syria in retaliation by the ruling Sunnis against the Alawites, to which the ousted Assad also belongs. This is the largest wave of violence since the fall of the regime and the largest massacre of civilians in the war that began in 2011.
Car industry
Tesla sales fall due to enraged Musk
Tesla electric cars are usually driven by more affluent and environmentally conscious people. But since the boss of the car manufacturer Elon Musk threw himself into the right wing, many drivers will no longer hear about Tesla. Sales are falling
European Union
The EU faces the largest military investment in history: "Rearming Europe"
Ursula von der Leyen's €800 billion defense boost plan comes as the US is reassessing its role in European security. Can the EU become an independent military power?
United States
Dangerous Trump reality show
The public watched the meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump, the former host of the American series The Apprentice, live from the Oval Office. Vulgar, unpleasant, raised his voice and pointed his index finger at the participants, Trump - then only a billionaire businessman - dismissed candidates for the position of apprentice in his company, one by one. And so from season to season for 11 years, until NBC fired him because of the statement he made about Mexican immigrants when announcing his candidacy for the American presidency. Today, many would like to see an instance that could fire Trump
