The European car market showed its largest growth in 15 months, increasing sales by 5. 9% in July. The growth is driven by demand for hybrid and electric vehicles, while Tesla is losing market share.
German manufacturer Rheinmetall is opening Europe's largest artillery shell production plant near Hanover on August 27. The enterprise will produce up to 350,000 shells per year after reaching full capacity in 2027.
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.
Potatoes, originating from America, have become the basis for national dishes around the world. UNN offers five original potato recipes, including Spanish tortilla and mushroom boats.
Serhiy Rebrov has announced the squad of the Ukrainian national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including Taras Mykhavko and Oleh Ocheredko as potential debutants. Ukraine will play against France and Azerbaijan in September.
Darren McGuire from the UK won £1 million in the lottery using numbers related to the birth and death dates of his late father. This win will allow him to change his work schedule, get married, and improve his family's living conditions.
The Ministry of Social Policy, Family, and Unity is developing a strategy for the return of Ukrainians from abroad. To this end, social support is being created, encompassing security, economy, culture, and social services. Unity Centers are also being opened abroad.
Ukrainian rower Liudmyla Luzan becomes the 2025 world champion in Milan in the 500-meter canoe single event. This is her sixth World Championship gold and second at the current mundial.
European postal services are suspending parcel shipments to the USA due to new tariffs on imported goods worth less than $800. This decision is related to the repeal of the de minimis tax exemption by US President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian rowers Liudmyla Luzan and Iryna Fedoriv won Ukraine's first gold medal at the World Canoe Sprint Championships. The 2025 World Canoe Sprint Championships are taking place in Milan, Italy.
A six-year-old Ukrainian refugee died in a Padua hospital after a road accident at a pedestrian crossing near Venice. The boy, who fled the war, had been in critical condition for two days.
Poland and Norway are completing the construction of a military training camp for Ukrainian and Polish troops. The first course starts on September 1.
An article by Ihor Harbaruk, Vice President of the "Ukrainian International Institute of Recovery", expert of the NGO "Economic Discussion Club".
A number of countries, including Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary, have expressed readiness to organize a meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia. The White House is considering Budapest as the main venue for trilateral negotiations.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka held talks with ministers from five European countries. Ukraine expects the earliest possible opening of the first negotiation cluster "Fundamentals of the EU Accession Process."
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko discussed with Italian Ambassador Carlo Formosa the international register of damages and business protection in Ukraine.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares denied that the country's failure to meet NATO targets was the reason for its absence from the Ukraine talks. Albares emphasized Spain's commitment as an ally and its provision of military aid to Ukraine.
Valentyna Zhytnyk, a Ukrainian jewelry designer and former Miss Ukraine Earth, has her Zgarda piece permanently exhibited at the House of Ukraine Museum in San Diego. This marks the first time a Ukrainian artist's jewelry has joined the museum's collection.
Ibiza faces a housing crisis amid rising rents, forcing locals and seasonal workers to live in unauthorized camps. The average rent on the island has reached 33.7 euros per square meter, significantly exceeding the national minimum wage.
South Korea's construction sector has been recognized as the most dangerous among OECD countries with a rate of 1. 6 deaths per 10,000 workers. This is twice the OECD average.
Large-scale forest fires are raging on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal and Spain have appealed to European partners for help, fighting fires that are destroying hectares of forests and forcing people to leave their homes.
Allies are considering several European cities for a possible meeting between the presidents of the USA, Ukraine, and the head of the Kremlin. The meeting location depends on the results of tomorrow's meeting in Alaska.
Two fraudsters demanded 5. 6 million UAH for changing the article for a suspect in drug smuggling. They were detained while receiving the funds.
Southern Europe is suffering from record heat and large-scale forest fires, which have led to the evacuation of hundreds of people. The fire has reached UNESCO World Heritage sites, and scientists warn of uncontrolled conditions.
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.
Strong fires in Castile and León, Spain, have forced the evacuation of 1,650 residents, including from the UNESCO site of Las Médulas. The fire is spreading due to strong winds, and rescuers are working on five fronts.
Greta Thunberg announced a new attempt to break the naval blockade of Gaza, which will begin on August 31 from Spain. Vessels from Tunisia and other ports will join the flotilla, and activists will also mobilize 44 countries for demonstrations.
French President Macron and British Prime Minister Starmer emphasized the importance of Ukrainian and European participation in resolving Russia's war. This comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Putin, where the cessation of Russia's aggression in Ukraine will be discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the diplomatic situation with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. They agreed on the need to consider Europe's voice in future peace negotiations and Ukraine's path to European integration.
The iconic Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba, a UNESCO heritage site, has been damaged by a large fire. The fire likely originated from a short circuit in an electric sweeping machine, spreading to the roof.
