Mass protests continue in Serbia with flares, police disperse demonstrators with tear gas. Ruling party offices have been destroyed, there are casualties among the police and detainees.
Anti-government protests continue in Serbia, leading to new clashes between demonstrators and police in Belgrade and Novi Sad. Protesters surrounded the offices of the ruling party, police detained 38 people, and six law enforcement officers were injured.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Brussels has ceased to be a key factor in world politics, and the negotiations in Alaska demonstrate a split in Europe. He also noted "experiments of external interference" in Central Europe.
Mass protests continue in Serbia, demanding early elections and the resignation of the Minister of Internal Affairs. Clashes have been recorded in Vrbas, resulting in dozens of casualties.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that he would not change the constitution for re-election. He will end his presidential career in a year and a half.
Large-scale forest fires have engulfed Albania and Montenegro, claiming the lives of two people. Hundreds of coastal residents were forced to leave their homes.
Kyiv's Dynamo lost to Cypriot Pafos with a score of 2:0 in the second leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League. Dynamo will continue its performance in the Europa League, where it will meet the winner of the Maccabi (Tel Aviv) – Hamrun Spartans pair.
President Zelenskyy enacted the NSDC decision on synchronizing sanctions between Ukraine and key partners. Ukraine has 100% synchronized the US sanctions for 2025, which concern Russia's energy and military-industrial complex.
August 4, 2025 — MHP, an international food and agritech company, officially closed the agreement to acquire over 92% of the share capital of Grupo UVESA, one of the leaders in poultry and pork production in Spain with a vertically integrated structure.
US President Donald Trump has maintained a basic tariff rate of 10% for countries with a positive trade balance. For 40 countries with a trade deficit with the US, a minimum tariff of 15% has been set, and for Canada, the tariff has increased to 35%.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that the country is not changing its foreign policy line and will not join the EU sanctions against Russia. He emphasized that Serbia pursues an independent policy that corresponds to the interests of its citizens.
Serbia has confirmed its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and its European aspirations, but is not ready to join the EU sanctions against Russia. Minister Nemanja Starović explained this by economic consequences and the lack of security guarantees as a non-EU member.
The Ukrainian national volleyball team defeated the Netherlands with a score of 3:2, securing its place in the Nations League for the next season. This victory also allowed the team to continue fighting for a spot in the playoffs.
In Torre-Pacheco, Spain, violent clashes erupted between far-right groups, local residents, and migrants after an attack on an elderly man. Five people were injured, one was detained, and more arrests are expected.
Europe has been engulfed by wildfires, record heat, and storms. In Portugal, 284 deaths from overheating have been recorded, while other countries have experienced large-scale destruction and paralyzed infrastructure.
Greece's main archaeological site, the Acropolis, was partially closed on Tuesday due to a four-day severe heatwave. Temperatures in Athens will reach 38 degrees Celsius, and in other regions up to 42 degrees.
Anti-government protests continue in Serbia, leading to street blockades and arrests. Students called for a “complete blockade of Serbia” due to police brutality and demand early elections.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed three decrees, synchronizing EU sanctions against Russia and implementing packages of restrictions against Iran. The sanctions apply to individuals and legal entities from various countries, including the Russian Federation, Belarus, and Iran.
Students in Serbia continue civil disobedience actions and blocking roads in Belgrade and other cities, demanding elections. The police resist, using force and detaining activists, but the protesters are determined to continue actions until their demands are met.
The Ukrainian men's national volleyball team secured its fifth victory in the 2025 Nations League, defeating Bulgaria 3:1. This victory moved the team to fifth place in the standings, and they continue to compete for the playoffs.
In the Serbian capital, Belgrade, clashes between protesters and police occurred during an anti-government rally, resulting in the arrest of nearly 80 people. Tens of thousands of people demanded early elections and the removal of President Aleksandar Vučić.
In Belgrade, students and the opposition are blocking the center, demanding early elections and Vučić's resignation. The protests are caused by the tragedy in Novi Sad and suspicions of government corruption.
Investigators have identified 12 Czech companies that supplied Russia with machine tools for weapons production worth millions of dollars in 2023-2024, mostly through circumvention routes. This came after Zelenskyy's statement about the participation of Czech firms in the Russian military-industrial complex.
Donald Trump said his promise to end the war in Ukraine in a day was sarcastic. He added that the war turned out to be more complicated than anyone could have imagined.
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have agreed on a reform of the visa-free suspension mechanism. Israel and Serbia are the first at risk due to accusations of human rights violations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.
Donald Trump said that Israel and Iran should conclude a peace agreement, as he reconciled India with Pakistan. According to him, he also prevented a war between Serbia and Kosovo.
Indian billionaire Sanjay Kapoor dies in Britain after swallowing a bee while playing polo. The likely cause of death is anaphylactic shock, which led to a heart attack.
During the Ukraine - Southeast Europe summit, additional defense packages from some countries were confirmed. Support for Ukraine's energy resilience was also discussed.
Zelenskyy held a meeting with Vučić, thanked him for supporting Ukraine, and invited Serbia to rebuild the country. Vučić assured of support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
