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As wildfires continue and strong winds are forecast in affected areas, EU firefighting support to Serbia has been extended until 5 September. Four helicopters from the rescEU strategic reserve from Czechia, Romania and Slovakia and a ground firefighting team from Romania will remain deployed.
In response to the massive flash flood that has caused over 300 deaths in Nepal, the EU has allocated €2 million in humanitarian aid to support affected communities. This emergency funding will help address immediate needs including food, healthcare, clean water and sanitation.
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.
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