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Extreme heat has led to a "red" level of danger across Croatia
A "red" level of danger has been declared in Croatia due to the extreme heat, with temperatures in some regions reaching +37°C.

Ukrainian drama Stay Online by Eva Strelnikova to be released internationally
Eva Strelnikova's Ukrainian drama Stay Online, about a female volunteer who helps the military during the Russian invasion, will be distributed internationally, except in North America, by K5 Media Group.

Mariupol residents who stayed, did not give up their Ukrainian passports, practically live in a ghetto - director of 20 Days in Mariupol
The residents of Mariupol, who kept their Ukrainian passports, now live practically in a ghetto, as they have no right to leave the city, or to receive medical assistance. One of the film's characters, policeman Vladimir, left the city, returned to duty and was wounded during Russian shelling while assisting civilians in Donbas.

Ukrainian film "Stepne" wins top prize at the film festival in Trieste, Italy
Maryna Vroda's film about an elderly man and his mother's last days impressed the jury with its melancholic depiction of life in a country that is disappearing.