British rock band Radiohead has announced a 2025 tour that will cover five European cities, including London and Madrid. These are the band's first live performances since 2018.
Germany announced that it is considering inviting Donald Trump to participate in the "coalition of the willing" meeting in Paris. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.
Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, considers Geneva a suitable location for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the war. He will present this proposal on September 4 in Paris at the meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing."
The number of Berlin schools teaching Russian has increased to 60 in the 2024/25 academic year, while the number of Russian language teachers has decreased. The Senate Administration did not provide information on the impact of Russian aggression on language teaching.
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have initiated the re-imposition of UN sanctions against Iran. This is due to Tehran's failure to fulfill its obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal.
In August, four new Ukrainian-language audio guides appeared in museums in Amsterdam, Portugal, Hungary, and Berlin. This became part of First Lady Olena Zelenska's project to Ukrainize world landmarks.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold official meetings in Warsaw, Berlin, and Riga on August 25–27. The main topics of the visit are strengthening transatlantic relations, developing strategic industries, and unwavering support for Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof. The parties discussed the need for pressure on Moscow, security guarantees, and joint projects.
Eight unique books from 1830–1906, taken out during World War II, have returned to Kyiv from Germany. They have been transferred to state library collections for scholars and the public.
Ukraine and its international partners insist that no decisions regarding a peaceful settlement can be made without Ukraine's participation. Negotiations will only make sense after a sustainable ceasefire is achieved, as Russia seeks a pause for regrouping.
In Berlin, EU and US leaders confirmed that issues of Ukraine's territorial integrity and security cannot be resolved without Kyiv's participation. If Russia does not take steps towards peace, pressure on the Kremlin will be increased.
The Office of the President of France confirmed the start of an online summit between US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European leaders. Zelenskyy and Merz have already held a joint press conference, and Macron also participated in the meeting.
Germany has set up a "secret room" without windows for a virtual summit of European leaders to avoid interference. All participants surrender their phones, and translators are not allowed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin, where he was met by Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany Oleksiy Makeiev. A bilateral meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and participation in a video conference with European leaders, NATO Secretary General, and US President Trump are planned.
President Zelenskyy is in Berlin, where he will meet with Chancellor Merz. After that, a video conference will take place with the participation of European leaders, NATO Secretary General Rutte, and US President Trump.
Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH suspended an employee due to suspicions of contacts with Russian institutions and the "Reichsbürger" movement. The employee did not have access to strategic data, but the company launched an internal investigation.
Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Head of the President's Office, stated that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska would be symbolic. He emphasized that geostrategic decisions would not be made there.
The US senator believes that ending the Russian-Ukrainian war will involve territorial exchange. He recalled the division of Germany and the Korean Peninsula as examples of coexistence of divided territories.
An opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
A study by the "European Movement" showed that only a third of citizens in the largest EU countries consistently support democratic values. 64% of respondents do not rule out the advantages of authoritarian rule, yet almost half support the idea of European defense integration.
According to a Deutsche Bank report, rent for a three-bedroom apartment in European city centers continues to rise, with only five cities having an average cost below 2,000 euros. London is the most expensive city with a rent of 5,088 euros, while Athens is the cheapest at 1,080 euros.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will sign an agreement on mutual assistance in the event of an armed attack. The document also provides for the joint development of a missile system and measures to mitigate the consequences of Brexit.
European partners will contribute to the purchase of Patriot systems for Ukraine, while NATO will not be directly involved. Germany and Norway are discussing funding for several systems, awaiting US approval.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans his first visit to China to ease relations after prolonged tension. The trip, expected in October, has symbolic significance for maintaining bilateral relations and restoring contacts.
Germany has accused China of a laser attack on a German aircraft during the EU mission "Eunavfor Aspides" in the Red Sea. Berlin summoned China's ambassador over the incident, which occurred in early July.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated China's readiness to cooperate with France in nuclear energy, aviation, AI, green energy, and biotechnology. Issues concerning Ukraine and the Middle East were also discussed, and China resolved the issue of anti-dumping duties on European cognac.
Germany is holding "intensive discussions" on providing Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems. This comes amid intensified Russian attacks and a halt in arms supplies from the US.
Germany summoned Iran's ambassador to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the detention of a Danish citizen who was collecting information about Jewish sites in Berlin for the IRGC. The suspect photographed buildings, including the office of the German-Israeli Society, and was extradited from Denmark.
Starting July 1, Germany is abolishing the visa denial appeal procedure worldwide. Applicants can now submit a new application or challenge the decision in the Berlin Administrative Court.
Poland will introduce temporary border controls at its borders with Germany and Lithuania from July 7. This decision is a response to threats related to illegal migration and was made regardless of the reaction of other countries.
