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World news — August 1, 2026 - Page 113

World publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 113 of 148.

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    Russian Railways CEO Responds to Armenian PM's Remarks on Railway Concession

    Oleg Belozero, head of Russian Railways (RZD), responded to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's claims about possible demands for rent payments under the South Caucasus Railway concession agreement. Belozero stated that RZD consistently fulfills its obligations, has never received dividends, and has invested approximately $396.3 million since 2008. He also highlighted improvements in infrastructure, employee wages, and the resolution of flood damages, all funded by RZD. Belozero emphasized that all rights and obligations are outlined in the concession agreement, and if Armenia seeks to change or terminate it, RZD expects the return of their investments.
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    Orcas Sink Eighth Boat Off Spain's Coast

    A pod of killer whales has sunk another sailboat off Spain's northwest coast, the eighth such incident since 2020. The orcas destroyed the rudder of a 14-meter sailboat flying a Swedish flag, causing it to sink. The two passengers were rescued safely by the Spanish coast guard. Since 2020, over 700 interactions between orcas and vessels have been recorded, with around 15 individuals involved. The behavior is believed to be learned and not retaliatory, despite social media interpretations.
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    Finland to Stop Maintaining Power Line Towers Supporting Russian Internet Cables by 2027

    Finnish energy company Fingrid has informed Russian telecommunications operators that it will stop maintaining power line towers that support optical fiber cables by 2027. This decision comes after Russia stopped supplying electricity to Finland in 2022, making maintenance uneconomical. Around 60-70% of Russia's international internet traffic passes through Finland, with up to 30% of communication lines with Finland on power lines. Russian operators are exploring alternative routes through Belarus, Baltic countries, and undersea cables.
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    Eurozone Unemployment Stable at 6.3% in June

    The unemployment rate in the eurozone remained stable at 6.3% in June, with 11.13 million people unemployed. In the entire European Union, unemployment was 6% with 13.31 million people unemployed. Youth unemployment in the EU increased to 15.5%, while in the eurozone it decreased to 14.8%. Spain had the second-highest unemployment rate in the EU at 10.1%, while Slovakia's unemployment rate was 5.8%.
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    NARE to Discuss Water and Sewerage Tariff Increase in Chisinau

    NARE will consider increasing water and sewerage tariffs in Chisinau on August 4. If approved, the drinking water tariff may rise to 13.99 lei per cubic meter, and sewerage to 7.40 lei per cubic meter. Apă-Canal Chișinău attributes the increase to rising operational costs, including wages, electricity, and equipment maintenance. Water losses in the networks remain at around 26%.
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    Kazakhstan's 2026-2027 Academic Year Dates Announced

    The Ministry of Education has announced the main dates for Kazakhstani parents for the 2026-2027 academic year. The academic year will begin on September 1, 2026, and end on May 25, 2027. The first quarter will last 8 weeks of instruction, followed by autumn holidays from October 26 to November 1, 2026. The second quarter will also last 8 weeks, with winter holidays from December 28, 2026, to January 10, 2027.
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    1,000 Filipino Seafarers Stuck in Strait of Hormuz

    Around 1,000 Filipino seafarers are currently stuck in the Strait of Hormuz aboard some 500 vessels run by shipowners from Southeast Asia. The number has decreased from a peak of 2,000 ships during the crisis, with more than 50% being Filipino. Some ships have turned off their radar to avoid detection. The Philippine Embassy in Oman assisted three Filipino seafarers on the MV Wedyan, which was hit by an Iranian missile, ensuring their safe return home.
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