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Spain has declared 16 out of 17 autonomous regions disaster zones due to record-breaking forest fires that have burned over 400,000 hectares of forest. This decision will unlock government aid for affected residents and businesses.
Air traffic was temporarily suspended at Vilnius Airport due to the detection of a drone. It was later found that the drone belonged to a private security company.
The peak of the Perseid meteor shower falls on August 12-13, 2025, but the full Moon will complicate observations. Fewer meteors are expected, but bright "fireballs" are possible.
Spain has postponed the purchase of American F-35 fighters, focusing on European options. The country plans to modernize the Eurofighter and invest in the future FCAS system.
On August 2-3, Ukrainians held rallies in European cities, calling for increased international aid to protect against Russian air attacks. Participants demanded accelerated transfer of air defense systems and condemned Russian propaganda.
At Madrid's Barajas airport, an Iberia plane made an emergency landing after colliding with a vulture. The bird hit the plane and was then sucked into the left engine.
In the first six months of the current year, Spain welcomed 44. 5 million tourists, which is 4.7% more than last year. The cumulative spending of travelers increased by 7.5%, reaching almost 60 billion euros.
Over 1,300 firefighters and dozens of aircraft are involved in battling three large forest fires in Portugal. Due to prolonged heat and drought, a red alert has been declared in the country, and residents have been evacuated and tourist routes closed in the Arouca area.
According to a Deutsche Bank report, rent for a three-bedroom apartment in European city centers continues to rise, with only five cities having an average cost below 2,000 euros. London is the most expensive city with a rent of 5,088 euros, while Athens is the cheapest at 1,080 euros.
Lviv resident Yurii Kovalchuk became European champion in modern pentathlon under the new rules. This is Ukraine's first victory in the continental championship in the updated format.
Warner Bros. announced a large-scale celebration of the 20th anniversary of the film "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" in 2025, which will include a re-release in cinemas, fan meetings, and exclusive merchandise. Events will take place in Europe, Asia, and North America, and new 3D Bitmoji lenses for Snapchat will also be launched.
An express analysis showed that about 2,300 people died in 12 European cities from the severe heatwave that ended last week. Climate change made temperatures significantly higher, leading to 1,500 additional deaths.
Ukrainian athlete Mykhailo Kokhan won gold at the European Team Championship in Madrid, setting a personal record in hammer throwing of 81. 66 m. This result brought Ukraine maximum team points and placed him fourth among Ukrainian hammer throwers of all time.
Dmytro Nikitin and Yuliya Levchenko distinguished themselves at the Continental Tour stages in the Czech Republic. Nikitin won gold, and Levchenko won silver and a standard for the World Championship.
Amber Heard returns to acting for the first time in two years after the Johnny Depp scandal. She will star in Jeremy O'Harris's play "Spirit of the People", which will be her stage debut.
The first place in "The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025" was taken by Maido from Lima, Peru. The top five also included Asador Extebarri, Quintonil, DiverXO, and Alchemist.
Formula 1 updates the calendar for 2026: 24 stages, start in Australia, return of Madrid with a new track instead of Imola. New technical regulations and environmentally friendly fuel.
The NATO Summit should send a clear signal of support for Ukraine and renew commitments to collective defense. Lithuania will increase defense spending to 5% of GDP in 2026.
The Kyiv City State Administration reported that as of May 26, 2025, they had not received information about the burial of Andriy Portnov in Kyiv. Earlier, the media reported that he might be buried at the Zvirynetske Cemetery.
The wife of Atletico coach Carla Pereira confirmed that she and Diego Simeone witnessed the shooting of Andriy Portnov near a school in Madrid. Their children study there.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine announced that procedures are ongoing on the Spanish side in the case of the murder of Andriy Portnov. In Ukraine, all bodies are ready to respond.
The murder of Andriy Portnov is being investigated in Spain as a contract killing, dismissing the version of the killer escaping on a motorcycle or subway. Police are considering political motives or economic разбирательства, studying the victim's past.
The Spanish judge has classified the case of the murder of Andriy Portnov. 9 shell casings were found at the scene of the crime, which indicates the intentional murder of Yanukovych's former advisor.
Andriy Portnov, who was killed in Spain, tried to transfer an elite mansion worth 2. 5 million euros to his children. This happened shortly before the murder of the ex-deputy head of the Presidential Administration during the Yanukovych era.
Former Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration during the Yanukovych era, Andriy Portnov, was killed in Spain. Police are investigating an attack by a group of individuals, and the Ukrainian embassy is cooperating with law enforcement.
Former Yanukovych ally Andriy Portnov was shot dead in Spain, in the city of Pozuelo de Alarcón. Unknown individuals shot him in the back and head as he was about to get into his car.
In Spain, near the American School, Andriy Portnov was killed. Unknown persons approached him and fired five shots, one of which was fatal.
An unknown person shot Andrii Portnov near the American School in Madrid. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning in the Pozuelo area.
On May 20, a massive mobile and internet outage occurred in Spain, affecting major operators. The cause may have been a failure in the Telefónica system after a failed network update.
In Spain, the government has forced Airbnb to remove more than 65,000 listings due to the lack of licenses and information about the owners. This is part of the fight against the housing crisis and excessive tourism.