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On 24 August, we celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day. This occasion embodies the bravery, resistance and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russia’s vicious war of aggression. To mark the occasion, the EU Commission unfurled the Ukraine flag in front of the Berlaymont building.
August 19 marks World Humanitarian Day, an opportunity to celebrate the indispensable and tireless life-saving efforts of aid workers worldwide. Find out how the EU helps to protect local aid workers around the globe and makes sure humanitarian aid is delivered fast and effectively to those in need.
As wildfires spread around Europe, the EU has mobilised support to Belgium and Spain. Planes and helicopters have been dispatched to support local firefighters battling the blaze in the Hautes Fagnes, Belgium, and more than 100 ground firefighters are assisting firefighters in Spain’s Aragon region.
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