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The stock markets of the United States, Europe and Asia fell sharply amid fears of a slowdown in the US economy. The S&P500 and Nasdaq indexes fell by 4.1% and 6.3%, respectively, the FTSE 100 fell by 2.8%, and the Nikkei 225 fell by a record 12.4%.

In 2023, more than 150 thousand Ukrainian women registered as fops. Brovary became a center for the development of women's entrepreneurship, where more than 170 women expressed a desire to start their own business.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock has supported the deployment of US long-range missiles in the country as a means of deterring russia. The United States plans to deploy hypersonic weapons in Germany starting in 2026.

A compressed air cylinder exploded on the Nürburgring circuit. Twenty-two people were injured, four in serious condition. Despite the incident, the planned ADAC Ruhr Cup race will go ahead as scheduled.

Germany's Interior Minister has signed a preliminary agreement on the 2040 Olympic bid. The government will allocate 6.95 million euros for preparations, and several cities have expressed interest in hosting the Games.

Since the beginning of the war, the NBU has transferred over UAH 35. 9 billion for defense needs from a special account. As of August 1, 2024, the account balance exceeded UAH 1.3 billion.

As of the end of July, 430 children were taken away from refugees from Ukraine abroad, most of them in Germany and Poland. The reasons vary from parental behavior that is unacceptable in Europe to health problems, and 65 children have already been returned.

The European Commission has formed a special group to develop strategies in case Trump wins the US election. The team is analyzing potential consequences for trade, support for Ukraine, and relations with NATO.

Today is International Beer Day. From ancient origins to modern records - learn 20 fascinating facts about the world's third most popular drink after water and tea.

A plane with released prisoners from Russia and Belarus has landed at Cologne airport. Among those released are prominent oppositionists, journalists and foreign citizens exchanged for a Russian killer and spies.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz commented on the recent prisoner exchange between the United States, Germany, Belarus and Russia. He emphasized the importance of international cooperation and the humanitarian significance of this operation.

US Vice President Kamala Harris tried to influence Germany and Slovenia to release Russian prisoners. The goal was to facilitate prisoner exchanges between the United States and Russia, including the release of Vadim Krasikov and the Dultsevs.

US President Joe Biden shares a photo of the released Evan Hershkovich, Alsa Kurmashova, and Paul Whelan. The largest prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia since the Cold War took place, and 24 people were released.

Navalny's associate said that he could have been released during the prisoner exchange on August 1. The exchange was planned for February, but was postponed due to Navalny's death.

A spokesman for the German Chancellor said that the decision to extradite Vadim Krasikov to Russia was not an easy one. Krasikov was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Chechen commander in Berlin.

US President Joe Biden announced the exchange of 24 prisoners between the US and Russia, including Americans and Russians. The exchange took place with the participation of Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, and Turkey.

Despite Euro 2024, beer sales in Germany were down 0. 6% due to weather and inflation. Breweries complain about rising costs, but non-alcoholic beer is gaining popularity.

The largest prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia since the Cold War took place at a Turkish airport. Among those released are journalists, politicians, and other citizens, a total of 24 people from both sides.

In the first half of 2024, agricultural trade between Ukraine and the EU increased by 5% to $8. 2 billion. Ukraine's trade surplus remained at $4.3 billion due to increased exports and imports.

The German state of Hesse will not issue documents for Ukrainian men of military age to travel abroad. The authorities believe that they can return to Ukraine to obtain a passport and perform military service.

In 1990, UNICEF adopted the Declaration on the Protection, Promotion and Support of Breastfeeding to promote breastfeeding and prove its advantages over formula feeding.

Several Russians have disappeared from the US prison database. This happened simultaneously with the transfer of political prisoners in Russia, which may indicate the preparation of a large-scale prisoner exchange between the two countries.

Slovenian channel N1 reports on the preparation of a large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia, Belarus, the United States, and Germany. Among the possible participants in the exchange are convicted spies, a murderer, and Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Hershkovich.

Berlin was relieved to hear that Rico Krieger, who was sentenced to death in Belarus, has been pardoned. Germany will continue to campaign for his speedy return home.

G7 ministers expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela and concern over the election results. They called for the publication of detailed results and a peaceful resolution of the situation amid the protests.

The Czech Republic will receive 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks and a repair and recovery vehicle from Germany as compensation for the supply of weapons to Ukraine. The first tanks will arrive at the end of 2024, and the last ones - by the end of 2026.

Ukrainian athletes in the sculls double sculls finished fifth at the Olympics in Paris with a time of 6:23. 05. The UK team won gold, the Netherlands won silver, and Germany won bronze.

Hungary vetoed the EU's joint statement on the Venezuelan elections, where Maduro was declared the winner. Borrell has independently expressed concerns about shortcomings and irregularities during the vote.

Belarusian dictator Lukashenka has decided to pardon German citizen Rico Krieger, who was previously sentenced to death. Krieger appealed to Lukashenko for clemency.

FDI in China dropped to 498. 91 billion yuan in January-June 2024, a record drop. High-tech industries received 12.8% of investments, with Germany and Singapore being the main investors.