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The President of Ukraine hopes to see FREYJA in operation within 12 months. Nine European countries have joined the project, and Ukraine provides the interceptor missile.
President Zelenskyy announced that the FREYJA project will involve the Ukrainian company Fire Point and European companies, including Thales, HENSOLDT, Saab.
President Zelenskyy stated that the joint FREYJA system will strengthen the defense of Ukraine and Europe. He believes that this, together with strikes on the Russian economy, will force Putin to sit down for negotiations.
In Paris, Ukraine and nine European countries signed a declaration on the creation of a defense coalition for a joint air defense system. The coalition will combine the defense-industrial base and experience, including Ukraine's unique experience in defending against Russian aggression.
Ukraine initiated the creation of the Integrated Coalition for Missile Defense, which nine European countries have officially joined. The coalition will work on building the pan-European anti-ballistic shield Freyja.
In the province of Almería, 13 people died as a result of the fire, including a 93-year-old British woman. Another ten people are considered missing, and the fire has burned about 7,000 hectares.
During the fifth running of the San Fermín festival on July 11, 14 people were injured. A 30-year-old man suffered a severe horn wound to the face and fractures.
European countries recorded over 10,000 excess deaths during the record heatwave in late June. Most victims were people aged 65 and older, and scientists link this to climate change.
Two heatwaves in 2024 may have caused over 2,700 deaths in England and Wales. More than 40% of them are linked to climate change, which raised temperatures by 3-4°C.
Hundreds of firefighters in southeastern Spain are containing flames that have engulfed 6,600 hectares. 12 people have died, including four Britons, and 23 are considered missing.
The German Football Association fired Julian Nagelsmann after the national team's elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The management plans to invite Jürgen Klopp to replace him.
The death toll from two earthquakes in Venezuela has reached 235 people, with over 4,300 injured. Rescuers continue searching for people under the rubble, authorities have declared the state of La Guaira a disaster zone.
A study in Nature has shown that the temperature that takes into account humidity and wind is rising faster than the usual temperature. This leads to more frequent dangerous heat periods and tropical nights in Europe and other regions.
A new Pew Research Center survey of 42,000 respondents in 36 countries found that only 23% trust Donald Trump's leadership. The reliability of the US as a partner has also sharply declined, particularly in Sweden — from 83% to 31%.
Net donors and beneficiaries criticized the initial EU budget proposal. Germany demands spending cuts, while Spain considers the budget insufficient.
92% of Ukrainians plan a vacation in the summer of 2026, almost 70% choose to vacation in Ukraine. Popular foreign destinations are Turkey, Egypt, and European countries.
At the "Ramstein" meeting, partners announced support packages worth over $2. 5 billion. Among the results are over $1 billion for the PURL program, $500 million for long-range munitions, and $1 billion for Ukrainian drones and missiles.
Ukraine's partners at the 35th Ramstein meeting allocated over $1. 7 billion. Of this, $1.2 billion will go to air defense, and $540 million to long-range artillery ammunition.
EU leaders will discuss new tariffs to curb Chinese exports. Brussels aims to protect industry from economic pressure and dependency.
Olha Sopit has won Ukraine's first-ever European Championship gold medal in women's foil. In the final, the Kyiv native defeated the highly decorated Italian Arianna Errigo.
Europe expects heat up to 40 degrees due to a heat dome. Experts warn of infrastructure unreadiness and the danger of tropical nights.
Sabre fencer Alina Komashchuk won bronze in the individual competition at the 2026 European Championships in France. This is the first medal for the Ukrainian national team at this championship.
Global EV sales reached 1. 8 million units in May, driven by growth in Europe. North America is losing ground, while China breaks export records.
Spain and Cape Verde played to a 0-0 draw in the first round of the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta. Spain faces a match against Saudi Arabia, while their opponent will face Uruguay.
Real Madrid has signed Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella until 2032 for 60 million euros. The player became the second most expensive transfer of this summer.
French cuisine combines the high art of cooking with regional traditions. The foundation of its dishes consists of fresh vegetables, sauces, cheeses, and exquisite wines.
Luzan and Rybachok won gold at the 2024 European Championships in the canoe double 500 meters. This is their third joint victory in this discipline at the European Championships.
Only 11% of Europeans consider the US an ally, which is a historic low. The majority of those surveyed favor European weaponry and funding their own defense.
Spanish club Girona has signed a contract with forward Oleksandr Pyshchur until 2031. The 2.04-meter-tall striker joins from the Hungarian club Győr.
José Mourinho has once again taken charge of Real Madrid, signing a contract until June 2029. The coach will begin working with the team as early as July 13.