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.
Veteran Oleksiy "Stalker" reported that deputies of "European Solidarity" are on vacation abroad. Petro Poroshenko and his wife allegedly went to London, and other MPs, including Alekseev, Knyazhytsky, and Goncharenko, went abroad.
A list of 10 contenders for the 2025 Kopa Trophy, an annual football award for players under 21, has been announced. Among the nominees are the current trophy holder Lamine Yamal, as well as Champions League winners Désiré Doué and João Neves.
July 2024 was the third hottest month on record globally. The temperature was 0.27°C cooler than the record-breaking July 2023 and 0.23°C cooler than July 2024.
The monarch returned 4 million euros to businessmen who lent him funds to pay taxes. The funds were obtained from the sale of rights to documentaries and commercial operations.
Spain has postponed the purchase of American F-35 fighters, focusing on European options. The country plans to modernize the Eurofighter and invest in the future FCAS system.
Thomas Partey, former Arsenal footballer, has been released on conditional bail after being charged with five rapes and one sexual assault. The athlete denies all charges, and his lawyer stated full cooperation with the police.
An international coalition, led by Canada and Ukraine, called on Russia to unconditionally return abducted Ukrainian children. 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the EU signed a joint statement, emphasizing the violation of international law.
On August 2-3, the V International Literary Festival "Frontera" took place in Lutsk, gathering authors, translators, and journalists from various countries. The charitable foundation "MHP-Hromada" and "MHP-Buffalo" joined the partnership.
In 2023, the EU received 25. 9% of global international tourism revenue, almost double that of the US with 12.3%. Tourism revenues accounted for 2.5% of the EU's GDP, continuing its recovery after COVID-19.
At Madrid's Barajas airport, an Iberia plane made an emergency landing after colliding with a vulture. The bird hit the plane and was then sucked into the left engine.
The speed of Patriot air defense system supplies to Ukraine depends on how soon the US provides Europe with a replacement for this type of weapon. Six European countries have about two dozen such systems, their price is about $1 billion per battery.
