Croatia
Frédéric Splendor ran through 14 countries to support Ukraine and raise funds for humanitarian aid. In Lviv, he honored fallen defenders.
A burial with the body face down and four glass vessels was discovered in the necropolis of ancient Salona. The reason for the ritual has not yet been established.
Ukraine's U-19 youth national team will play against Sweden, Germany and Scotland in Albir. Oleh Luzhnyi has called up 26 footballers.
People protested in Zagreb against the delay in clearing a landfill containing more than 30,000 tonnes of waste in Lika. Environmentalists report water pollution.
The Serbian oil company NIS received permission from OFAC to operate until September 30. Meanwhile, MOL is finalizing the purchase of Gazprom's stake.
In Croatia, a Ukrainian man wanted by Germany in connection with the explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines was detained under a European arrest warrant. His lawyer will appeal the arrest.
Former Ukrainian national team gymnast Illia Kovtun became the 2026 European all-around champion. He scored 82.833 points while competing for Croatia.
In Pula, Ukrainian citizen Vladimir Z. was arrested under a European arrest warrant in the case concerning the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline. He is expected to be extradited to Germany.
Adrien Brody and Sean Penn have landed the lead roles in Doug Liman’s film "Snake Island" about the sabotage of gas pipelines. Filming is underway in Croatia, and the movie will tell the story of a team of Ukrainian divers.
Since the beginning of summer, 474 people suspected of intentional or accidental arson have been detained in France. Fires have also affected Croatia, Germany, Greece, and Spain.
A forest fire in Croatia has engulfed the coast, claiming one life and injuring around 40 people. More than 1,200 people have been evacuated, and 10 are in intensive care.
Strong winds caused a forest fire in the Croatian town of Omiš, which engulfed homes and forced around 1,000 people to evacuate. 36 people received medical attention, 14 were hospitalized, and seven are in serious condition.
In central Zagreb, passersby saw men in uniform carrying weapons near the Esplanade Hotel. It turned out that filming was taking place there for a movie about the sabotage of Nord Stream.
Melinda Haring suggested four candidates to Zelenskyy for the position of ambassador to the United States after Stefanishyna’s dismissal. They include Unguryan, Husovskyi, Klympush-Tsintsadze, and Stavnitser.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees dismissing ambassadors in four countries. Diplomats in Croatia, Albania, Montenegro and Pakistan were dismissed from their positions.
On August 5, the world marks International Traffic Light Day, first installed in 1914 in Cleveland. Ukraine, meanwhile, commemorates the Pochayiv Icon of the Mother of God according to the old style and prepares for the Transfiguration according to the new style.
The UAF Executive Committee appointed Dmytro Mykhailenko as head coach of the Ukraine U-21 youth national team. Previously, he led the U-19 national team.
At the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, the president called for strengthening coordination and sanctions. The leaders of the region confirmed support for Ukraine and its European integration.
The President of Ukraine met with the leaders of Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Albania, Croatia and Slovenia. The sides discussed cooperation and increasing pressure on Russia.
On Ukrainian Statehood Day, leaders and high-ranking officials from Moldova, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Serbia and other countries arrived in Kyiv to participate in the "Ukraine – Southeast Europe" summit.
A group of Ukrainian servicemen took part in the annual parade on the Champs-Élysées. They marched at the end, receiving warm applause.
In Cavtat, archaeologists discovered a rare sealed sarcophagus from the 4th-6th centuries. The find, weighing five tons, was placed in a location open to the public.
92% of Ukrainians plan a vacation in the summer of 2026, almost 70% choose to vacation in Ukraine. Popular foreign destinations are Turkey, Egypt, and European countries.
England defeated Croatia 4-2 thanks to a brace from Kane and goals from Bellingham and Rashford. This is one of the highest-scoring matches of the 2026 World Cup opening round.
ARMA has brought the sale of the yacht Royal Romance, seized in Croatia, to its final stage. The proceeds from the sale of the asset will go to the state budget.
Slovenian authorities refused landing permission to an Israir Airlines aircraft, forcing it to land in Croatia. Israel called this a violation of aviation agreements.
Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.
The first ten Eurovision finalists have been selected in Vienna. Ukrainian artist Leleka will perform in the second semi-final on May 14.
The first semi-final of Eurovision has started in Vienna, where 15 artists are competing for 10 spots in the final. Representatives from Italy and Germany will also perform.
Magyar's government will continue purchasing energy from the Russian Federation despite EU embargo plans. Budapest seeks diversification without a complete abandonment of Russian supplies.