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Kaja Kallas said that a proposal for sanctions against 1,600 entities in russia’s military-industrial complex is being advanced. The new restrictions may be adopted in the autumn.
Kaja Kallas said that the EU is engaging countries outside the bloc to supply Ukraine with air defense interceptors. There is a shortage of them to protect civilians.
Allies are calling on Spain and Greece to transfer PAC-2 missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. The issue will be discussed by EU ministers, but the countries are concerned about their own defense.
Israel will build a multilayered air defense system in Greece featuring David’s Sling, SPYDER, and BARAK MX systems. This is the largest defense agreement between the countries.
The deputy minister said that Poland does not want nuclear warheads, while the defense minister confirmed interest in NATO's program. Experts explained the difference between participation and the deployment of weapons.
Ukraine defeated Greece 82:76 in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. It was the team's fifth victory in seven qualifying matches.
In 2025, beer consumption in Georgia rose to a record 141 million liters, while imports accounted for 16% of the market. Producers' revenue reached 636 million lari.
This summer, heat claimed at least 35,000 lives in Europe. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Germany, France and Spain.
The strongest fire is raging on the island of Salamina, where it is being fought by aircraft, helicopters, ground crews and volunteers. The heat has reached 40 degrees.
Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey may be half-brothers. The actors still have not taken a DNA test to verify their relationship.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha spoke with his Greek counterpart Georgios Gerapetritis, discussing Russian attacks and security in the Black Sea. The parties agreed to maintain close contact.
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 Greece, a fleet of 15 boats evacuated more than 250 tourists from the beach of the resort town of Siviri because of a forest fire.
A drone of an undetermined type exploded in Bulgaria near the border with Romania. There were no casualties or damage, and an investigation is underway.
On August 6, Kyiv's Dynamo will face Azerbaijan's Qarabağ in the third qualifying round of the Conference League. Bookmakers consider the Ukrainian team the favorite, with odds of 2.16.
First Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Denys Shmyhal stated that Russia is aimed at destroying the water supply in Ukraine. He emphasized that without water and sewage, it is difficult to survive more than three days.
Forest fires in Europe caused damages of 3. 1 billion euros for just five eurozone countries. The real losses could be significantly higher due to property damage and tourism disruptions.
Ukrainian rowers won 5 medals at the 2026 European Championships. The only gold was brought by Anna Sheremet in para-rowing.
Two people arrested in Greece on suspicion of negligence that led to a forest fire. The fire spread to Attica.
In Greece, two helicopters collided while extinguishing fires, killing two people. One deceased had Greek citizenship, the other — Romanian.
In Greece, wildfires have engulfed several regions, destroying hundreds of homes. Rescuers are evacuating residents, but due to strong winds, aerial firefighting is impossible.
In Greece, three firefighters died on Crete, with more than 70 fire hotspots recorded. In Turkey, there are over 200 fires, most are under control, but the risk of new ones remains.
In July, vegetables from the borscht set, including potatoes, carrots, and beets, rapidly became cheaper. At the same time, prices for some berries and greenhouse crops remain unstable due to weather conditions.
Scientists have found that climate change has made weather conditions for forest fires in France and Spain significantly more likely. Heat, drought and wind now combine more often due to global warming.
The EU proposes to impose sanctions against over 1,600 companies that help Russia in the war against Ukraine. This is the largest sanctions package, which will increase the number of sanctioned entities by 50%.
Energy expert Stanislav Ignatiev stated that the current situation with fuel is not a systemic shortage, but logistical difficulties due to Russian attacks. He considers it unlikely that the price of gasoline will rise to 100 hryvnias per liter, as this would require a simultaneous combination of several crisis factors.
On July 29, Polissia will play against Copenhagen in the Conference League, and on July 30, Dynamo will face PAOK in the Europa League, and LNZ will face Gent.
At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.