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Evacuation has begun following a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel Hondius, where three people died. Repatriation flights to various countries will be completed by tomorrow.
Belgium may transfer 53 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine instead of the previously announced 30. The delivery schedule is set through 2029 and depends on the receipt of F-35s.
Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak. The head of the WHO will arrive in Tenerife to oversee the safe evacuation of passengers from the vessel MV Hondius.
The Netherlands propose directing 210 billion euros of Russian assets toward Ukraine's defense. The initiative was discussed at a closed-door meeting of EU finance ministers.
Fernand Kartheiser is inviting MEPs to a meeting with the Russian State Duma in June. He refused to name the European politicians or officials to whom he sent the invitations. The EU has called this an attempt to draw politicians into cooperation with the Kremlin.
Following Starmer's threats, 98 vessels of the Russian Federation's shadow fleet were recorded in British waters. The movement dynamics of the sanctioned ships remained unchanged.
Due to a trade union strike at Brussels Airport on May 12, half of the flights will be canceled. Departures will be most affected due to the participation of ground services.
Zelenskyy has appointed the Ambassador to Belgium, Yaroslav Melnyk, as the representative to Luxembourg concurrently. Previously, the diplomat headed the Ukrainian mission in Italy.
The perpetrator abused a child near Odesa for five years and hid abroad. The man was extradited from Belgium, and the case has already been sent to court.
At the summit in Cyprus, readiness to start negotiations in the coming months was announced. Zelenskyy rejected associate membership, demanding full membership.
The US does not plan to ban Iranian athletes from participating in the World Cup. The proposal to replace Iran with the Italian national team remains merely an initiative.
Macron and Tusk agreed on cooperation in nuclear deterrence and strengthening border protection. Poland will join the group of European allies.
Andriy Shevchenko announced steps to improve the national team's results after the defeat to Sweden. Decisions will be made by the end of April 2026.
Ukraine will receive an Alkmaar-class vessel for mine disposal after crew training. The ship will be based in Britain until the end of hostilities.
The new biometric registration system has caused chaos at Schengen borders. Passengers are waiting for hours, and airlines are requesting delays.
Partners are allocating over $5. 5 billion for air defense systems and drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Germany, Britain, and other countries have announced large-scale aid packages.
Five countries have confirmed contributions to the PURL program for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Norway is allocating over $500 million for drones, and the Netherlands €200 million.
In the first quarter of 2026, global electric vehicle sales decreased by 3%. Europe set a record, while the Chinese and US markets showed a decline.
Belgium and Spain will provide 1 billion euros in aid each this year. The funds will be directed to air defense, drones, F-16 aircraft, and artillery shells for the front.
Belgium and Norway are delaying the transfer of 36 fighter jets due to problems with F-35s and aircraft repairs. Currently, Ukraine has received only a portion of the aircraft from Denmark and the Netherlands.
Due to technical malfunction and lack of parts, the repair of Norwegian aircraft will take years. None of the promised aircraft have yet been delivered to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A fraudster who deceived citizens via Instagram has been extradited from Germany. This is the 19th successful extradition to Ukraine since the beginning of the current year.
The group "Ashab al-Yamin" claimed responsibility for arsons and explosions in Britain, France, and the Netherlands. Police have already arrested several suspects.
Police are investigating an explosion in Nijkerk near the Christians for Israel organization's center. There were no casualties, and the attack is linked to a wave of antisemitism in the country.
During a meeting with the heads of parliamentary delegations from European countries, Zelenskyy announced a conversation with US representatives.
The President met with representatives of European parliaments after the Bucha Summit. Defense cooperation, the return of prisoners, and EU accession were discussed.
EU foreign ministers visited Bucha on the fourth anniversary of the tragedy. Participants of the meeting confirmed the establishment of a commission to compensate for damages.
The Czech company CSG produced dozens of DITA howitzers, although only 15 units were officially paid for by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The equipment has already been spotted in units of the National Guard of Ukraine and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Passengers were evacuated and train traffic was halted at Brussels-Midi station due to suspicious items. Sappers found no threat, after which the station was unblocked.
Due to Iranian strikes, Qatar lost 17% of its LNG exports and $20 billion in revenue. Repairs will take up to five years, threatening gas supplies to Europe.