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In 2024, international travel spending in Europe reached a record 800 billion euros, up 37% from before the pandemic, driven by increased demand from American and East Asian travelers.

On the instructions of Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Deputy Minister Yevhen Perebyinis and 33 heads of diplomatic missions visited the site of the Russian attack on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital to see the aftermath of the attack.

The Hetman Ivan Mazepa, a multi-purpose corvette-class ship being built by Turkey for the Ukrainian Navy, is undergoing sea trials.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Ankara could help end Russia's war against Ukraine, but Putin's spokesman said Erdogan could not play the role of mediator.

Turkish President Erdogan called on Russia to find a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine, suggesting that Turkey prepare the basis for a ceasefire agreement and a fair peaceful settlement that would satisfy both sides.

The National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption has found that former Deputy Prosecutor General Dmytro Verbytskyi has acquired unjustified assets worth almost UAH 29 million, including luxury cars, houses and an apartment in Turkey.

On the eve of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, the presidents of Russia and Turkey held a bilateral meeting in Astana. The parties agreed to strengthen cooperation between the countries.

Ukraine and Norway have agreed to extend the "transport visa-free regime" for bilateral and transit traffic without permits until September 30, 2024.

Putin attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, where he met with leaders such as Xi Jinping and Erdogan.

Turkey defeated Austria 2-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the 2024 European Football Championship.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of Turkey, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Iran on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in early July.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Kazakhstan to attend the 24th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, where Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is also expected to attend.

140 thousand square kilometers of Ukraine remain potentially mined after Russia's full-scale invasion.

Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria have set up a joint mine-sweeping force in the Black Sea to improve the safety of shipping, especially for Ukrainian grain exports.

The explosion of a propane tank in a restaurant in Izmir, Turkey, killed 5 people and injured 63, and authorities detained one suspect who had replaced the tank.

A gas explosion in a restaurant in Turkey kills 5 people and injures more than 50.

Spain defeated Georgia 4-1 to reach the quarterfinals of Euro 2024, winning all three group matches with a total score of 5-0.

Most of the 44 wildfires that broke out across Turkey, including 30 in rural areas and 14 in forests, were brought under control and extinguished thanks to the intervention of rescue teams.

Ukrainian judokas won 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal in individual competitions at the European Cadet Judo Championships.

The fires in the Turkish regions have covered large areas, leading to the evacuation of people and threats to property, and efforts are underway to extinguish the flames from the air and ground.

Finland has allocated 500,000 euros to Ukraine under the OECD Economic Development Program to support reforms, the rule of law, the fight against corruption and business structures.

The pairs for the Euro 2024 Round of 16 and the full playoff bracket have been announced. The matches will take place from June 29 to July 2, the quarterfinals on July 5-6, the semifinals on July 9-10, and the final on July 14 in Berlin.

Hong Kong recorded the hottest summer solstice in the last 40 years - 34°C. Meteorologists warn of a hotter-than-usual summer due to climate change and a series of periods of extreme heat.

Southern Europe is preparing for a strong African heat wave, the temperature of which may exceed the record mark of 48. 8 degrees Celsius.

Russia may take part in the Second World Summit in the format of a "grain agreement" with the assistance of Turkey and the UN. At the same time, Ukraine does not want direct contacts with Russia because of its crimes and strategic goals to destroy the Ukrainian state.

Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have agreed with China to build a 450-500 km long railway to Europe bypassing Russia as part of the China One Belt, One Road Initiative.

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis is withdrawing his candidacy for the post of NATO Secretary General, and Romania will support the candidacy of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

Georgian fans sang the anti-Putin song "Putin is a f***ing idiot" during the Euro 2024 match between Georgia and Turkey, which was broadcast live on the Russian sports channel Match TV.

In Dortmund, Germany, before the Euro 2024 group stage match between Georgia and Turkey, Georgian and Turkish fans started a fight at the stadium, involving about 40 people from each side, which led to clashes that required police intervention and the removal of about 10 offenders.

Hungary and Slovakia have announced their potential support for Mark Rutte as the next NATO Secretary General.