Spain
In June and July, about 14. 4 thousand Ukrainians with temporary protection left Poland. There are currently 953.1 thousand people there.
In the town of El Granado, the temperature reached 45. 7°C — a September record in Spain. Heat, drought and low river levels are affecting the country.
Berlin links the suspected attack on Leipzig Airport to Russian special services. Germany demands tougher visa restrictions for Russians.
The Finance Minister forecasts a budget deficit of up to $32. 6 billion and a possible postponement of non-military payments. He called on the EU to use Russian assets.
Spain will increase its supply of missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed that a new batch is being prepared.
A boat carrying 128 migrants traveled from Gambia for 27 days and suffered an accident near Gran Canaria. Around 80 deaths have been confirmed.
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.
Air raid alerts were announced in Romania, Estonia and Latvia because of drones. NATO fighter jets were scrambled for monitoring; no incursion into Romania was recorded.
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.
Donald Trump said that Washington is reviewing its position on the Falkland Islands. He did not specify whether U.S. neutrality would change.
On September 1, a new school year begins in Ukraine. We рассказываємо about the history of the date, modern traditions, and school customs around the world.
Ukraine defeated Montenegro 98:89 in the Basketball World Cup qualifiers. After 8 matches, the team has 14 points and leads the group.
Sweden has signed a $4 billion contract with Naval Group for four frigates. The first ship is scheduled to be delivered in 2030.
Belgium opposed using €200 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands and Spain supported the scheme.
Belgium’s Defense Minister said that the country would not support the use of frozen Russian assets. The EU plans to discuss the issue next week.
After the failure of the FCAS project, Paris offered Stockholm cooperation in developing a new fighter jet and manufacturing engines. There is currently no official agreement.
After the mass border crossing in Ceuta, up to 8,000 migrants remain. Spain has requested Frontex and 10 additional staff members to process them.
Demonstrators in Ceuta set fire to a migrant camp and demanded that the migrants be returned to Morocco. Spain's government is under pressure because of the migration crisis.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland, among others, are calling on the European Commission to resume work on using more than €200 billion in Russian assets. Belgium fears legal and financial risks.
A Russian naval group including the Admiral Levchenko is heading to the Mediterranean Sea. Its arrival is expected after NATO said that the Russian fleet was absent from the region.
This summer, heat claimed at least 35,000 lives in Europe. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Germany, France and Spain.
Spain has approved measures to return migrants who remained in Ceuta after the mass influx from Morocco. There are 3,500–7,000 people in the enclave.
The EU has sent Serbia four helicopters, 124 firefighters and equipment to fight forest fires. The blaze has engulfed the Deliblato Sands and other areas.
Sweden tested the launch of Taurus from a Gripen C, accelerating the missile’s integration. This is important for future Ukrainian Gripens, but does not mean that Taurus will be transferred.
A lunar eclipse will occur on the night from Thursday to Friday. It will last 5.5 hours and will be visible to billions of people.
Alina Bushma won bronze at the European Squash Championship in Budapest. It is Ukraine’s first medal in the history of the continental championship.
A speedboat brought around 60 migrants to the coast of Murcia in full view of tourists. The Civil Guard detained all those who arrived.
The drone entered Romanian airspace near Galați and crashed in Tulcea County. No casualties or damage were reported.
Four earthquakes of up to magnitude 4. 8 occurred in the province of Granada on August 18. Emergency services received more than 50 calls, and shopping centers were evacuated.