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Since the beginning of summer, 474 people suspected of intentional or accidental arson have been detained in France. Fires have also affected Croatia, Germany, Greece, and Spain.
On August 15, Moroccan security forces used tear gas and detained some of the migrants who were trying to cross the border. This followed a mass influx at the end of July, when at least 94 people died.
Ukrainian race walker Liudmyla Olyanovska finished third at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, setting a national record. This is Ukraine's third medal at the tournament.
Spain and Morocco have stepped up security along the Ceuta border following calls on social media for a new mass migrant breakthrough on August 15. An additional 300 police officers and 2,000 military personnel have been sent to the enclave.
Strong winds caused a forest fire in the Croatian town of Omiš, which engulfed homes and forced around 1,000 people to evacuate. 36 people received medical attention, 14 were hospitalized, and seven are in serious condition.
Morocco’s justice minister said that the extradition agreement with Spain could be suspended over the legalization of migrants. Rabat is also demanding the immediate return of more than 1,300 Moroccan minors from Ceuta.
Due to the drought affecting 38% of the EU's territory, farmers are forced to use their winter feed stocks early. This is leading to a reduction in livestock numbers and lower milk production in France.
During the live broadcast of the solar eclipse, NASA showed a map of Europe on which Crimea was separated from Ukraine by a border line. The peninsula was depicted as if it belonged to Russia.
Millions of people in Britain and Europe saw a rare solar eclipse, which became the largest for Britain since 1999. A total eclipse could be observed in Spain, Greenland and Iceland, and it lasted less than two minutes.
Former "Barcelona" player Xavi Hernández has become the new head coach of the Netherlands national team, replacing Ronald Koeman. The Spaniard's contract will run until the 2030 World Cup.
On Wednesday, millions of people in Spain gathered to see a total solar eclipse that lasted less than 2. 5 minutes. This is the first such phenomenon in the country in more than a hundred years.
The SBU dismantled an international drug smuggling channel, arresting 10 participants. The value of the seized cocaine and psychotropic substances is approximately UAH 70 million.
Millions of people in Spain and Iceland are preparing to watch a total solar eclipse. Authorities expect up to 6 million visitors in Spain and up to 80,000 in Iceland.
Ahead of the total solar eclipse on August 12, hotel prices in Reykjavik rose by 140%, while in A Coruña they more than doubled. A tourism boom has swept Iceland and Spain, where additional tourist spending of €342 million is expected.
Record heat in the EU will result in losses of €180 billion, equivalent to 1% of GDP. Labour productivity and agriculture will be hit hardest.
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible in the Arctic and parts of Europe. In Ukraine, the partial phase will be visible in the western regions, with the best conditions in Uzhhorod.
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will occur in the sign of Leo. Astrologer Kseniia Bazylenko advises avoiding hasty decisions during this period.
Spain has introduced border controls at all air and sea crossings with Italy due to a dispute over migrants. Italy had previously suspended the Schengen Agreement, citing an influx of migrants into Ceuta.
The Financial Times reports that Ukraine is a "complex dilemma" for the EU: its army is valuable, but corruption and other issues raise concerns. Brussels is considering reforming the accession process, proposing phased integration.
The United States confirmed Spain’s sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, accusing the Sánchez government of being unable to protect its borders. Around 72,000 illegal migrants arrived in Ceuta last week.
Vilnius University climatologist Arūnas Bukantis stated that Europe is already experiencing its fourth heatwave this summer, which will not be the last. Temperatures in Western Europe reached 43 degrees, setting records for certain months.
The partial solar eclipse on August 12 will lead to a reduction in solar power generation in the EU by nearly 9,700 MW. No disruptions to electricity supplies are expected, as the eclipse will occur after the production peak.
EU interior ministers expressed full solidarity with Spain following the influx of migrants into Ceuta. Of the approximately 72,000 people who crossed the border, 70,000 have already been returned to Morocco.
At least 99 people died and dozens went missing after a mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Hundreds of people gathered near the border to find their loved ones.
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi allocated 80 thousand euros for the restoration of western Madrid after large-scale forest fires. This was reported by the region's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
First Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Denys Shmyhal stated that Russia is aimed at destroying the water supply in Ukraine. He emphasized that without water and sewage, it is difficult to survive more than three days.
In July, Belgium imported 0. 4 million tons of LNG from Russia, becoming completely dependent on it. This complicates the EU's energy policy, which plans a full ban on Russian gas next year.
The President of the European Commission called for joint action after the influx of migrants into Spanish Ceuta, which sparked a dispute between Madrid and other EU countries. She emphasized the need to strengthen external borders and shared European responsibility.
Forest fires in Europe caused damages of 3. 1 billion euros for just five eurozone countries. The real losses could be significantly higher due to property damage and tourism disruptions.
Spain announced the installation of a deterrent barrier on the maritime border of Ceuta after up to 60,000 migrants breached the border. The number of casualties during the attempt to cross the border has risen to 67.