Flooding in Belgium
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Several European countries are struggling with the consequences of extreme rainfall; The countries of the Joint Investigation Team made a joint statement on MH17. Korrespondent.net highlights the main events of yesterday.
Flood casualties rise in Europe
The death toll from floods in Belgium increased to 20 people, the same number were missing. The current floods may be the largest of those faced by the country, the head of government said. The situation in many localities remains extremely critical, he added.
Heavy rains that have covered Central and Western Europe have triggered flooding in several regions at once. German forecasters predict persistence of extreme weather conditions in North Rhine – Westphalia. In Germany, 133 people have already been found dead in the flood. Thus, 43 people died in North Rhine-Westphalia and at least 90 in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Anniversary of the tragedy of flight MH17: 5 countries issue a statement
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, Australia, Belgium, Malaysia and the Netherlands in a statement to the anniversary of the downing of passenger flight MH17 in July 2014, over Donbass, they emphasized the need to establish the truth in this case. The parties noted “the importance of maintaining commitment to the establishment of truth and justice.”
The OP called the timing of Zelensky’s trip to Washington
The President’s Office denies information that has appeared in the media that meeting of President Volodymyr Zelensky with the US leader Joe Biden is postponed to the second half of August. The meeting is planned for the last days of July, the first days of August.
NATO supports the reform of Ukroboronprom
Reform of Ukroboronprom should bring the entire defense industry of Ukraine closer to the principles that the Alliance countries adhere to in this area, NATO believes. They stressed that such reforms require a systemic vision, strategic patience and legal clarity. Defense reform and the modernization of the defense industry are among the key ones in the broader context of reforms in Ukraine.
The winners of the 2021 Cannes traditional film festival announced
In France on the Cote d’Azur handed out the awards for the best films of 2021. The Palme d’Or, which is the most famous award of this festival, went to the film “Titan” by Julia Ducorno. The winning film tells the story of the girl Alexia, who becomes the victim of a car accident. She only survives thanks to a titanium plate that is implanted into her head.
Kiev after prolonged heat was covered with a thunderstorm
Kiev in the afternoon on Saturday was covered with a thunderstorm. Water flooded underground passages, and a strong wind knocked down trees and blew away everything in its path. In Troyeshchina, a dust storm was reported. In other regions, on the left bank, heavy downpours flooded the streets.
Vaccination in Ukraine has accelerated in recent weeks
As of Saturday 17 July in Ukraine received more than 4 million vaccinations against coronavirus… Since the beginning of the vaccination campaign, 2,604,862 people have been vaccinated, of whom 2,604,860 people received 1 dose – 2,604,860 people are fully immunized and 2 doses – 1,406,180 people have received (two of them received one dose abroad). A total of 4011040 vaccinations were carried out.
Passenger bus overturned in Rivne region
Voyage bus Kiev-Wroclaw moved into a ditch due to the driver’s attempt to avoid collisions with a person who has entered the carriageway. In the cabin, besides two drivers, there were approximately 58 passengers – residents of Rivne, Lviv, Transcarpathian regions and Kiev. A total of 23 people were injured as a result of the road accident.
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