From June 21 to July 23, 83 people died in the Italian mountains, and five more went missing. The reason is mass tourism and unpreparedness of tourists; 60% of the victims are hikers.
Poland has signed a contract worth over 6 billion euros with South Korea for the purchase of an additional 180 K2 tanks, which will increase its tank fleet to 1,100 units. This will make the country one of the leading tank powers in NATO, surpassing the combined tank numbers of Great Britain, Germany, France, and Italy.
The Italian antitrust authority has fined the Armani group 3. 5 million euros for misleading claims regarding ethical and social responsibility. Production was carried out under conditions that violated the rights and safety of workers, which the company was aware of.
Since August 2, mandatory requirements for general artificial intelligence systems have been in force in the EU. Companies must publish training data and comply with copyright.
Slovenia has banned the import, export, and transit of weapons to and from Israel, becoming the first EU country to introduce such restrictions. This decision has symbolic significance due to the almost zero volume of arms trade between the countries.
Andriy Yermak held talks with advisors from Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. The preparation of a bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and the USA was discussed, which includes financial support from European partners.
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.
The number of representatives of Georgia's ruling party "Georgian Dream" and related individuals who have fallen under Western sanctions has exceeded 230. Restrictions were imposed by the USA, Great Britain, the Baltic states, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, and Ukraine.
The United States of America will apply 15% tariffs on imports of European wine and spirits starting August 1. Despite efforts by France and Italy, these goods were not included in the list of exceptions.
The Italian Antitrust Authority has launched an investigation into Meta over an artificial intelligence feature in WhatsApp. The company is suspected of abusing its dominant position by installing the feature without user consent.
World experience shows that without state support, the aviation industry cannot function effectively, and investments in it create thousands of jobs.
Ukraine's leading allies in Europe plan to approach the EU for tens of billions of euros in loans for joint procurement of weapons for Ukraine and to strengthen their own defense. The SAFE program envisages loans for weapons, financed by EU debt with a 45-year repayment period.
Nine countries have officially expressed interest in borrowing funds from the EU military procurement program SAFE by the deadline. Poland plans to request 25 billion euros, and Greece – at least 1.2 billion euros.
Dozens of holidaymakers on the Italian island of Sardinia were forced to flee a beach by boat due to a wildfire that broke out nearby. 102 people, including 12 children and a pregnant woman, were evacuated by sea as the flames blocked other escape routes.
In the southeastern province of Şırnak, Turkey, a new temperature record for continental Europe was recorded — 50. 5 °C, surpassing the previous maximum of 48.8 °C set in Sicily in 2021. Extreme heat has gripped 31 provinces of Turkey, where temperatures significantly exceed seasonal norms.
On July 26, Italian airports will be paralyzed due to mass strikes, affecting Ryanair, EasyJet, Volotea, and Wizz Air. Strikes will also take place in Spain and Portugal, intensifying chaos for travelers.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak held meetings with representatives of the USA, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, and France. Issues of security, reforms, the peace process, military cooperation, and the exchange of 1200 prisoners of war from each side were discussed.
Chinese automaker Zeekr, part of the Geely group, plans to expand its operations in the EU despite the imposed tariffs. The company is preparing to enter the markets of Germany, Great Britain, France, Italy, and Spain within the next 12-24 months.
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 European Automobile Manufacturers' Association called for additional incentives for electric vehicles after the largest drop in new car sales in 10 months in June. New EV registrations fell by 5.1% to 1.24 million, indicating a slowdown in demand growth.
In the Shostka district of Sumy region, 30-year-old senior sapper-operator Oleh Petrenko died during humanitarian demining. An enemy FPV drone detonated, causing fatal injuries to the sapper, who is survived by his wife and two-year-old son.
In the province of Brescia, Italy, a small plane crashed onto a highway, causing an explosion. A 75-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman, who were on board, died.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko will hold a meeting with G7 ambassadors in August to discuss the Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada must adopt changes regarding in absentia proceedings and war crimes to harmonize legislation with the EU.
The 2025 Venice Film Festival will take place from August 27 to September 9, presenting new works by famous directors and actors. Among the premieres are Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein", Yorgos Lanthimos' "Bugonia" and Paolo Sorrentino's "Grace", as well as Netflix films.
A number of countries issued a joint statement, calling on Israel to cease hostilities in the Gaza Strip due to the suffering of the civilian population. The Israeli Prime Minister's advisor called this statement a "delusion" that sends Hamas a "wrong and dangerous signal" because it does not pressure the group.
The Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine welcomes the decision of the Italian palace Reggia di Caserta to cancel the concert of Russian conductor Valery Gergiev. The decision was supported by the Minister of Culture of Italy, Alessandro Giuli, calling it logical and moral.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine plans to open over 10 new consular offices by the end of the year, including in Romania, Iraq, Italy, Germany, Slovakia, France, and Poland. Consulates in Antalya and Gdansk will receive general consulate status.
The body of former Ukrainian Interior Ministry official Ihor Hrushevskyi was found in Barcelona. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, death occurred as a result of drowning.
July 20 marks International Moon Day in honor of the Apollo 11 landing in 1969, and Metallurgist's Day, a professional holiday for workers in the metallurgical and mining industries. Also on this day, International Cake Day, World Jump Day, International Chess Day, and St. Elijah the Prophet's Day are celebrated.
Taisiia Onofriichuk won a bronze medal in the individual all-around at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup stage in Milan. She also qualified for all four finals, which will take place on July 20.
