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Europe
More than 6,500 participants began a peace march in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 8 July, commemorating the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. Over three days, walkers will cover 100 kilometres, visiting significant sites of the tragedy before arriving in Potocari for the memorial on 10 July.
Barcelona recorded its highest ever temperature of 40.5C on Wednesday, exceeding the previous record of 40C set in July 2024. The heatwave, which began on Sunday, is expected to persist, prompting AEMET to issue red warnings for extreme heat across Catalonia and Valencia.
Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar proposes a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok, citing his allegiance to Viktor Orbán. The Tisza Party’s supermajority facilitates this change, prompting Fidesz to schedule a demonstration in support of Sulyok, who criticises the move as a threat to democracy.
Claims suggest Italy denied US military aircraft access to the Sigonella base in Sicily due to political reasons tied to the Iran war. However, official statements and reports clarify that the issue is primarily procedural, rather than politically motivated.
Operational restrictions have been imposed at four strategic Italian airports—Milan Linate, Bologna, Venice, and Treviso—amid severe fuel shortages. The measures prioritise ambulance and state flights, limiting short-haul aircraft to a supply ceiling of 2,000 litres, risking direct domestic routes without prior refuelling.
Serbia has launched an investigation into attempted pipeline sabotage after explosives were discovered near Kanjiža. Military intelligence suggests a trained migrant may be involved, increasing tensions ahead of Hungary’s critical election on Sunday.
Croatia’s Adriatic coast leads summer 2026 hotel bookings in Europe, with 34 million nights reserved from June to September 2025. Its blend of natural beauty, cultural vitality, and attractions like Split and Dubrovnik draws tourists, edging out traditional favourites like Spain and France in popularity.
Hundreds of motorcyclists participated in the 19th annual Compasso Pascal Motard in Sintra, Portugal, on Easter Sunday. Led by Father Avelino Alves, the procession travelled from Pêro Pinheiro to Sintra’s National Palace, celebrating the resurrection and fostering a sense of community among bikers.
Dozens of migrants have been rescued from an abandoned Mediterranean oil rig, marking the second such incident this week. This situation underscores the persistent dangers associated with the perilous North Africa crossing, raising further awareness of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
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