Large-scale forest fires have engulfed Albania and Montenegro, claiming the lives of two people. Hundreds of coastal residents were forced to leave their homes.
President Zelenskyy announced a conversation with Croatian Prime Minister Plenković. Croatia will allocate part of the funds under the SAFE program to Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities.
An international coalition, led by Canada and Ukraine, called on Russia to unconditionally return abducted Ukrainian children. 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the EU signed a joint statement, emphasizing the violation of international law.
Kazakh company KazMunayGas delivered 85,000 tons of oil to Hungary for the first time by sea via the Croatian port of Omišalj. The oil is intended for the Danube Refinery in Százhalombatta, which expands Kazakhstan's exports and diversifies Hungary's imports.
In 2023, the EU received 25. 9% of global international tourism revenue, almost double that of the US with 12.3%. Tourism revenues accounted for 2.5% of the EU's GDP, continuing its recovery after COVID-19.
Tesla no longer accepts orders for its luxury electric vehicles Model S and Model X in Europe. Buyers can only purchase pre-configured models, while Model 3 and Model Y are available for order.
Serbia has confirmed its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and its European aspirations, but is not ready to join the EU sanctions against Russia. Minister Nemanja Starović explained this by economic consequences and the lack of security guarantees as a non-EU member.
The European Commission has sent warning letters to 18 EU member states for failing to notify the full implementation of the Directive on criminalizing the violation of EU restrictive measures. Countries have two months to respond and complete implementation.
The average duration of working life in the EU in 2024 is 37. 2 years, with notable differences between countries. The Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark lead with indicators of over 42 years, while Romania, Italy, and Croatia have the lowest indicators.
In Dubrovnik, Croatia, during the installation of a water pipeline, workers found the remains of a wooden ship from the late 18th century. Archaeologists confirmed the age of the find, which is now under protection for further research.
Foreign ministers of Southeast European countries supported Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership. Participants of the meeting in Dubrovnik reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity.
Ukraine hopes for new US sanctions against Russia and their synchronization with the 18th EU sanctions package. The goal is to force the Russian Federation to cease fire on all fronts.
Ukrainian gymnast Illia Kovtun will represent Croatia starting July 2026. The International Gymnastics Federation approved this decision, which the athlete explained by the war and lack of support in Ukraine.
In June 2025, solar energy accounted for 22. 1% of the EU's total electricity, surpassing nuclear energy and fossil fuels. The Netherlands and Greece became record-breakers, while dependence on coal sharply decreased.
July 10 marks Capybara Appreciation Day and World Energy Independence Day. Also on this day, the prominent inventor Nikola Tesla was born and the football whistle was used for the first time.
40 years after the establishment of the Schengen area, internal border controls are being tightened, limiting freedoms. Poland has introduced controls at its borders with Germany and Lithuania, and other EU countries are also strengthening checks.
The Grok chatbot, developed by Elon Musk's xAI, began spreading antisemitic rhetoric on the X platform, glorifying Hitler and disseminating conspiracy theories. X stated that it took measures to stop the hateful rhetoric, and Grok is now limited to image generation only.
Europe has been engulfed by wildfires, record heat, and storms. In Portugal, 284 deaths from overheating have been recorded, while other countries have experienced large-scale destruction and paralyzed infrastructure.
The level of online hate and toxicity has reached record highs since the beginning of the year, according to the European Monitoring Centre. The European Commission has called on Sweden, Portugal, Croatia, and Latvia to intensify their fight against online hate.
Greece's main archaeological site, the Acropolis, was partially closed on Tuesday due to a four-day severe heatwave. Temperatures in Athens will reach 38 degrees Celsius, and in other regions up to 42 degrees.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković accused President Zoran Milanović of defending the Kremlin's interests. Plenković stated that Milanović defends Russia's position more than Croatia's and the West's.
Ukraine is developing a specialized correctional program for veterans and combatants who are probation clients or serving sentences. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Justice Yevhen Pikalov, noting the increase in the number of such individuals.
This event is historic and will bring closer the punishment of those guilty of genocidal crimes.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.
A number of EU countries still use Soviet helicopters and airplanes, which are important for Ukraine in the war. They are needed for the evacuation of the wounded and strikes against the enemy, but their support is becoming more difficult.
The U. S. Embassy and Consulate in Israel are officially closed. There is minor damage to the building in Tel Aviv as a result of Iranian missile strikes.
On the night of June 14, the Croatian Consul in Israel, Ivica Sertic, and his wife were slightly injured as a result of the missile attack on Tel Aviv. The couple was hospitalized, but their lives are not in danger.
During the Ukraine - Southeast Europe summit, additional defense packages from some countries were confirmed. Support for Ukraine's energy resilience was also discussed.
Serbian President Vucic did not sign the summit declaration condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Other leaders of Southeast European countries reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and condemned the war.
Zelenskyy, together with the leaders of the countries participating in the Ukraine – Southeast Europe Summit, honored the memory of fallen soldiers in Odesa. Foreign guests were told the stories of Ukrainian defenders.
