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Kyiv Dynamo refused the away ticket quota for the Europa League match against Greek PAOK due to security risks. The club urged fans not to attend the game because of possible provocations.
A man stabbed two Greek-American tourists with a knife near the Acropolis in Athens. The attacker was detained, the victims were taken to the hospital.
French lawmakers are set to approve a bill on Tuesday banning access to social media for children under 15. This puts France at the forefront of similar efforts in the EU.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha met with a delegation of representatives from 23 OSCE countries. He emphasized the need to release the Ukrainian SMM OSCE staff members whom Russia has been holding since 2022.
Presidential Commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk stated that discussions around sanctions do not indicate a split in the EU. He expects the adoption of the 21st sanctions package this week and the start of work on the 22nd.
Greece, France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Portugal are blocking or demanding exemptions from the 21st EU sanctions package. Diplomats warn that national economic interests are weakening sanctions policy.
Greece has submitted an application for the inclusion of Mount Olympus in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a mixed cultural and natural heritage site. The application will be considered at the Committee meeting in Busan from July 20 to 29.
On July 16, Kyiv Dynamo will play the return match of the 1st qualifying round of the Europa League against Romanian Universitatea. The first match ended in a goalless draw.
EU countries failed for the third consecutive day to agree on a new package of sanctions against Russia, temporarily freezing the oil price cap at $44. 10 per barrel until July 23. Austria and Greece blocked the process due to demands for compensation and restrictions on gas trade.
Greece opposes EU sanctions that would ban the transportation of Russian LNG to protect Dynagas of Greek magnate Prokopiou. Athens' objection delayed the approval of the 21st sanctions package by a week.
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.
A study in Nature has shown that the temperature that takes into account humidity and wind is rising faster than the usual temperature. This leads to more frequent dangerous heat periods and tropical nights in Europe and other regions.
Net donors and beneficiaries criticized the initial EU budget proposal. Germany demands spending cuts, while Spain considers the budget insufficient.
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.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis on June 18. He informed him about the situation on the front line and the consequences of Russian attacks.
Sabre fencer Alina Komashchuk won bronze in the individual competition at the 2026 European Championships in France. This is the first medal for the Ukrainian national team at this championship.
Binance's MiCA license application will be rejected, causing the exchange to lose access to the EU market. The company promises to minimize inconvenience for its users.
Ukrainian air carrier H3Operations has relocated a Mi-8MTV-1 from South Sudan to Greece for firefighting operations. Despite the risks in the Middle East, the mission was completed on schedule.
Traditions of wearing wedding rings depend on culture: in Ukraine, the right hand is chosen, while in the USA, it is the left. The custom originates from Egypt and symbolizes eternity.
The Eagle Partner-2026 exercises will take place in Armenia from June 17 to 25 with the participation of the US and the EU. The goal of the event is to prepare for international peacekeeping missions.
Former Vorskla and Metalist player Vyacheslav Sharpar died in Greece on his 39th birthday.
The EU is introducing mandatory biometric checks and accelerated deportation of migrants. Countries must either accept refugees or pay financial contributions.
A 70-year-old Frenchman was arrested in Greece for causing a fire during work in Loutraki. A spark from a tool ignited the forest; 106 firefighters have been deployed.
A Hamas member planning terrorist attacks against Israeli targets has been detained in Crete. The man was studying explosives manufacturing and had accomplices in Cyprus.
A series of earthquakes with magnitudes up to 5. 2, lasting about 20 seconds, was recorded in Greece. Tremors were felt in Athens, and landslides occurred near Mantoudi.
Ukraine apologized to Greece for the sea drone found near the island of Lefkada. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the incident a consequence of the ongoing Russian aggression.
Greece has officially lodged a protest with Ukraine over a sea drone discovered near Lefkada in May. The craft, carrying explosives, posed a threat to civilian vessels.
Greece has transferred 66 M110A2 self-propelled guns, 68 M114 guns, and 56 M101 howitzers to Ukraine. The volume of artillery deliveries significantly exceeded previous official reports.
25-year-old Francisco de Paula went missing on May 19 during a solo ascent to the summit. Rescuers found his body after an extensive search in the mountains.