Europe

Britain's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy promises to reconnect the country with the global community by revising climate change policy, strengthening ties with Europe and the global South, and putting the Brexit years behind him.

It is believed that the Aztecs were the first to learn how to make chocolate, and they gave it the name "food of the gods. " For a long time, chocolate in Europe was consumed only by people from aristocratic circles. Women of that time considered this product an aphrodisiac and were convinced that it ignited the fire of passion.

Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania reaffirmed their unity against russian aggression, support for European security, and cooperation in areas such as security, energy, and infrastructure during a meeting of foreign ministers in Chisinau.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine has outlined five main areas of government work in the energy sector, including various programs to support households and businesses in installing alternative energy sources such as solar panels and wind turbines.

Poland is looking for border guards from Germany, Greece and Finland to help patrol the border with belarus amid concerns about migration pressure from the east.

Keir Starmer, the new British Prime Minister from the Labor Party, is likely to continue active military support for Ukraine and strengthen security alliances against Russia, a political analyst believes.

MHP is considering growing niche crops, such as hemp, which have a positive impact on the soil and oxygen production, and is exploring partnerships to grow hemp to produce products that are in demand in Europe.

On July 5, 1946, French fashion designer Louis Riar presented the bikini swimsuit to the public, which became a real revolution in fashion. The first woman to wear this open swimsuit was Frenchwoman Michelle Bernardini.

The new EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles do not apply to hybrid cars, allowing Chinese automakers to continue selling partially electric hybrids in Europe at lower tariffs, although they face competition from European manufacturers in this segment.

The Oskol Electrometallurgical Plant, an important facility of the Russian military-industrial complex, was shut down after Ukrainian special services attacked power substations in the Belgorod region of Russia.

As of May 2024, more than 4. 6 million Ukrainians were registered as internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine due to the ongoing war.

The head coach of the Ukrainian Olympic team Ruslan Rotan has released a list of players who will be preparing for the 2024 Olympic Games football tournament, including goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers from various Ukrainian clubs.

Europol reports a record increase in cocaine smuggling to Europe, with almost 70% of it being transported through the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam.

A record 246,000 people, including 91,000 men aged 25+ with a master's or specialist's degree, have registered for this year's Unified Entrance Exam for master's and PhD programs.

Chinese and Russian companies are working together to develop an attack drone similar to Iran's Shahed kamikaze drone, with China potentially providing whole drones or parts to be assembled in Russia.

NATO will establish a permanent presence in Kyiv to enhance long-term military assistance to Ukraine.

This summer, Ukrzaliznytsia plans to launch regular container and containerized trains between Ukraine and the port of Duisburg in Germany, which will allow it to predict transportation costs and delivery times while reducing environmental impact.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to consider a ceasefire and start negotiations to speed up the peace process.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Ukraine to understand how to help the country in the next six months, to discuss the prospects for peace, and the situation of the Hungarian community in Ukraine.

Hungary wants to sign a global cooperation agreement with Ukraine, similar to the agreements it has with other neighboring countries, focusing on settling previous disputes and building relations for the future.

The drug traffickers disguised cocaine, ecstasy and hashish as cosmetics, earning over a million hryvnias in monthly income until law enforcement officers stopped their activities. Seven detainees were served suspicion notices

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak emphasized the importance of the visit of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, noting that they are expected to discuss such topics as the future of Europe, security, international law and the Formula for Peace.

Ukraine will win the war with Russia thanks to the help of Polish and American allies, says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Zelenskyy announced further joint steps with European partners, progress in Ukraine's accession to the EU, and new bilateral security agreements in the coming months.

The concentration of nitrogen dioxide in Kyiv will reach maximum permissible levels over the next two days, which will negatively affect the health of residents due to hot, dry and low-air weather.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba congratulated Hungary on its presidency of the EU Council, thanked Belgium for its historic decisions during the presidency, and expressed interest in constructive cooperation and unity of the EU to protect peace and stability in Europe based on reliable support for Ukraine.

Oleksandr Kornienko, First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, met with PACE President Theodoros Rouxopoulos to discuss the return of forcibly deported Ukrainian children, the release of prisoners of war, and the consequences of attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

The European Commission has accused Meta of violating the Digital Markets Act with its "pay or opt-in" advertising model, which forces users to consent to the use of their personal data for personalized advertising or pay a subscription fee. The company faces a fine of up to 10% of its global annual revenue.

An emergency level of fire danger has been declared in Ukraine due to extreme heat and drought in most regions from July 2 to 4.

Leading Democrats and Biden's family are urging him to continue his presidential campaign despite concerns about his performance in the debates.