Five things that are worth knowing on March 24, 2025 – the most important events

The US and Ukraine delegations met in Riyadh. Pope Francis showed publicly for the first time since the beginning of his hospital. The mayor of Istanbul, the main political rival of Recep Erdogan was arrested. Here are five things that are worth knowing on Monday, March 24.

1. US-Ukraine talks in Riyadh

Late in the evening on Sunday of Polish time ended talks of the US and Ukraine delegation regarding the war caused by Russia. “The discussion was productive and specific, we raised key issues, including the issue of energy,” said the defense minister of Ukraine Rust Diastov, who headed the team from Kiev. Talks of Washington and Moscow delegations are planned for Monday.

2. Pope Francis showed himself to the faithful

Pope Francis appeared publicly on Sunday for the first time since the beginning of his hospital, i.e. for over five weeks and a few minutes later he left the gemelli polyclinic. Returns to Vatican for rest and recovery after severe bilateral pneumonia. His passage through the eternal city was broadcast by the media. At noon, the pope, moving in a wheelchair, greeted the gemelli polyclinic gathered from the balcony of the fifth floor. “Thank you all,” he said.

3. The mayor of Istanbul arrested

The court decided to apply temporary arrest against the mayor of Istanbul, the Imamogle, the main political rival of the president Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Due to its detention, protests are underway in various parts of the country from Wednesday. The Ministry of the Interior formally removed the arrested mayor on Sunday.

On Sunday, during the protest of supporters of imamogle in Istanbul, riots occurred. A group of demonstrators clashed with policemen from prevention troops. Various items were thrown into the officers, the police answered with pepper spray.

4. The Canada Prime Minister announced the date of early elections

Prime minister Canada Mark Carney turned to the Governor General Mary Simon on Sunday for the termination of parliament and ordering early elections. After a conversation with the Governor General, he announced that the election would take place on April 28. During the press conference, Carney pointed out that in the current situation, the greatest crisis “in our lives”, he addresses the Canadians “for a strong mandate”. He announced tax cuts for the middle class and actions to strengthen the economy.

5. Polish women with a silver medal

Polish women's relay for 4×400 meters won the silver medal played in Nankin indoor athletics world championships. White and red composed of Justyna Święty-Ersetic, Aleksandra Formella, Anastazja Kuś and Anna Maria Gryc, only succumbed to the Americans. The third place was taken Australia.