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Danish politicians have voiced fears about Swedish gang crime being imported to Denmark. Last week alone, five minors from Sweden were arrested on charges of attempted murder on Danish territory, after two such cases in June. The youths are being recruited via social networks, according to the police. Border controls are now being tightened. The press discusses additional measures.

Ukrainian soldiers have been fighting in the Russian border region of Kursk since Tuesday, attacking the aggressor's territory for the first time - officially, at least - since Russia's full-scale offensive began in February 2022. Moscow has indirectly admitted that Ukrainian forces advanced almost 30 kilometres into the country. Western tanks are also being deployed. Europe's press discusses the reasons for the offensive and the reactions from the Kremlin so far.

Ukrainian soldiers have been fighting in the Russian border region of Kursk since Tuesday. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) estimates that Ukrainian forces have managed to overcome two Russian defensive lines and at least one military base. Drone footage shows that Western tanks are being used. Europe's press discusses the reasons for the offensive and the reactions from the Kremlin so far.

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, who has been living in exile for years, defied an arrest warrant and made a brief appearance in Barcelona on Thursday after the election of the socialist, pro-union politician Salvador Illa to president of Catalonia, who had received the support of the moderate separatists. Puigdemont called on pro-independence forces to continue fighting for their cause. It remains unclear how Puigdemont evaded arrest despite a large police presence.