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Europe news — August 1, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Europe published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 16.

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  4. WorldEuropeRegional

    UPCAT 2027: Over 150,000 Take Entrance Exam for Philippines' Premier State University

    The University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) for the school year 2027-2028 was held on August 1 and 2, 2026, with over 150,000 examinees taking the test across 118 testing centers nationwide. The UPCAT is an annual entrance examination for the country's premier state university, with examinees vying for limited slots among its nine constituent universities and two extension campuses. The test was held in various UP campuses, including Diliman, Manila, Los Baños, Baguio, Cebu, Mindanao, Visayas, Open University, Tacloban, and extension campuses in Pampanga and Olongapo. Heavy traffic was expected around testing centers due to the large number of examinees.
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  5. WorldEurope

    Amsterdam's Pride: WorldPride Boat Parade Begins

    The annual Canal Parade, a highlight of Amsterdam's Pride celebrations, has started with 80 boats sailing through the city's canals. Prime Minister Rob Jetten, the first openly gay Dutch PM, joined the parade, calling for young LGBTIQ people to come out openly about their sexual orientation. He also emphasized the importance of protesting against homophobia, referencing the recent attack in Berlin. WorldPride, the largest global queer event, is taking place in Amsterdam for the first time this year.
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  9. SportsEuropeHockey

    Ravens Training Camp Moves to SECU Stadium

    The Baltimore Ravens shifted their training camp to SECU Stadium at the University of Maryland for Day 4. This change allows the team to practice in a larger stadium setting as they continue to install new systems and evaluate position battles. Notable players not practicing include RB Derrick Henry, OT Ronnie Stanley, and several defensive linemen. Lamar Jackson was seen warming up and conversing with new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.
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  17. WorldEuropeEarth

    MP Eric Coquerel Calls for Supplementary Budget to Fund French Wildfire Response

    Insoumis MP Eric Coquerel has urged the government to provide additional funding for firefighting and emergency aid in response to the ongoing wildfires in France. In a letter published on Twitter, Coquerel requested a supplementary budget to increase resources for combating the fires. He emphasized the need for local authorities and economic actors to receive appropriate support measures promptly.
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  20. SportsEuropeDefenseMaritime

    Two Maritime Incidents Off Coast of Oman

    Two maritime incidents occurred off the coast of Oman within a short period. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that an oil tanker crew saw a large water splash and explosion near their vessel, approximately 21 nautical miles northeast of Khassab, with no reported damage. Later, another incident involved a vessel experiencing damage in the engine room, making it unmanageable. Investigations are ongoing for both incidents.
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  22. WorldEurope

    Jakarta Governor Addresses High Fences at Shopping Centers

    Pramono Anung, Governor of DKI Jakarta, has expressed concern over the installation of high iron fences at several shopping centers in the capital, including Kota Kasablanka Mall and Blok M Plaza. He is aware of the phenomenon and plans to coordinate with mall operators to address the issue. Anung believes these fences could potentially cause unrest and has suggested alternatives such as increasing green space by planting more trees instead.
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  24. WorldEuropeAmerican Football

    Léon Marchand Confirms Participation in European Swimming Championships Despite Injuries

    Léon Marchand, the quadruple Olympic champion, has confirmed his participation in the European Swimming Championships in Saint-Denis, France, despite recent injuries. Marchand, who had a successful swim in the 400m individual medley event at the French National Championships last month, will compete in butterfly and freestyle events, but is still uncertain about the 400m individual medley due to breaststroke. He admitted that he is not at his best but is excited to see what he can achieve.
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