Europe

Far-right politician and former MP is at the centre of debate over Black Sea luxury villa, which he defiantly said would show if elected; Marian Kotleba’s real estate portfolio has been debated as Bulgarian villa was purchased far below market listings

Though over 2.000 migrants arrived via small boats since Burnham assumed office as Prime Minister on 20July, total crossings for 2026 remain down roughly 43% to 50% compared to the same period in 2025; Navy intervention is being discussed

Infighting that led to the firing of the defense minister - and to streets protests - and days later of top general Syrskyi, also cracked the all-important sense of wartime unity and overshadowed the narrative that Ukraine is riding high in the war

The majority of Danish technical companies would hire the right candidate despite a criminal record; a survey found that most companies consider a candidate’s skills and motivation more important than whether they have a criminal record

The Jūrkalne cliffs are increasingly littered by waste dumped by the Soviet army, starting to burst from sandy ground of a former Red Army missile base with the rocket-derived name "Raķešnieki" and falling down the cliffs

Students renting a renovated flat in Athens for the upcoming academic year will face hikes of up to 28% in Gyzi and Pedion tou Areos according to Spitogatos.gr; properties in better conditions cost 34% more compared to unrenovated homes in the same area

EU force boarded Russian shadow fleet tanker in the southern Mediterranean; the sanctioned vessel was intercepted in international waters between Sicily and Tunisia and Ithe captain didn't promptly cooperate when asked to provide documents

"Point of View – A Shared View of the Present", a new publishing alliance, is born between the Public Service Media of San Marino and one of Italy's leading publishing groups to develop information, culture and innovation with an international outlook

Financial pressure are becoming the biggest challenge for small, independent media in Serbia, journalists say; the issue adds to forms of intimidation, spurious lawsuits, and physical assault that independent newsrooms endure

Eclipse public viewing sessions have been organized across Portugal, that prepares to watch a total eclipse in the north, a 92-93% coverage in the Algarve; the last total solar eclipse took place in 1912, the next one of this kind is expected in 2144

A significant increase in lobbying efforts by Bosnia’s Republika Srpska entity has been observed during US President Donald Trump’s second term apparently resulting in the lifting of US sanctions on Milorad Dodik and his family and allies

The 49th International Summer Seminar on Bulgarian Language and Culture will end tomorrow 2 August; held at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo with 80 participants from 28 countries in 4 continents it offered classes and lectures