Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced the restoration of 13th pension payments for over 2 million pensioners, which will cost $1. 6-1.8 billion. Economists warn that this move could increase the budget deficit to 5% of GDP.
The European Parliament's Energy Committee supported the proposal for a partial ban on Russian hydrocarbons from 2026 and a full ban from 2027. Penalties for non-compliance are envisaged.
NEC "Ukrenergo" calls on Ukrainians to consume electricity sparingly due to damage to the energy system by enemy attacks. Adherence to simple rules will help balance the energy system and accelerate the lifting of restrictions.
Former Russian Minister of Transport Vitaly Savelyev has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for organizing illegal air travel to occupied Crimea. He also ensured the movement of Russian military equipment.
More than half of Ukrainian enterprises plan to raise salaries within the next 12 months, with the highest expectations in agriculture and large companies. At the same time, 80% of businesses indicate war as the main limiting factor for doing business and production.
Law enforcement officers have blocked new schemes of evasion from mobilization, detaining 20 organizers who, for 3-14 thousand US dollars, offered fictitious certificates, enrollment in studies or work, as well as escape routes abroad. Among those detained are a radiologist, employees of a transport company, and a specialist from the land department of the city council.
The Indian authorities commented on Donald Trump's words about refusing Russian oil. Delhi stated that the priority is to protect the interests of the Indian consumer and diversify energy sources.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu successfully passed the first vote of no confidence in his newly formed government. 271 members of the French parliament voted against the disapproval of the political line.
Ford's new Mustang lineup includes the RTR performance package, which provides optimized steering and unique stability control system settings. This allows for better drifting performance and versatility in various racing disciplines.
Diane Keaton, Oscar winner and star of "The Godfather," died on October 11 at the age of 79 from pneumonia. The family confirmed the cause of death, thanked for the support, and asked that instead of flowers, donations be made to a local food bank or animal shelter.
Monobank experienced a failure due to heavy load during the "lemons" giveaway - the promotion caused frantic activity among the bank's users.
Exports of refined fuel from Russia fell to their lowest level since the start of the full-scale war, amounting to 1. 88 million barrels per day in the first 10 days of October. This is due to attacks on refineries and the Ust-Luga export hub, which led to a decrease in production below 5 million barrels per day.
Odesa is considering postponing autumn school holidays due to possible problems with electricity and heating in winter. The last week of October will be dedicated to reviewing material without tests or homework.
Renault revives the iconic R5 Turbo 3E, releasing an updated electric version. The new car has 555 hp and accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.
The head of a Ukrainian factory tried to import 6. 3 tons of beaver fur from the European Union at an understated value. Slovak customs officers found that the real value of the cargo was significantly higher, which led to the seizure of fur worth 10 million hryvnias.
Since the beginning of October, 17 people involved in organizing illegal border crossings for conscripts have been exposed. The prices for such "services" ranged from 2 to 25 thousand dollars.
Russia plans a large-scale rearmament program for its tank forces, designed for 10 years. By 2036, 2611 new tanks are expected to be produced, mainly of the T-90M2 "Ryvok-1" model.
Canada and the United Kingdom will join the EU's plan to use nearly $300 billion in Russian Central Bank assets to support Ukraine. This mechanism provides for the provision of loans for weapons and economic support without direct confiscation of funds.
The number of Ukrainians aged 18-22 seeking asylum in Germany has increased from 100 to 1000 per week after the updated exit rules. The total number of Ukrainians in Germany as of October 4, 2025, is 1,293,672 people.
At least 14 people have died as a result of a gold mine collapse in southern Venezuela. The tragedy occurred due to heavy rains over several days.
The European Union plans to launch joint drone and air defense projects. The plan envisages a complete overhaul of EU military planning and procurement, with the aim of jointly carrying out 40% of defense procurement by the end of 2027.
A new study by Canadian experts has found that loneliness or social isolation increases the risk of death from cancer by 11%, and the overall risk of death by 34%. This is due to a stress response that harms the immune system and causes inflammation.
Hungarian conservative politician, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, criticized the EU's energy policy at a conference in Moscow, noting that "contracts" with Russia "have always been honored. "
On October 16 and 17, dry and warmer weather is expected in Ukraine with daytime temperatures of +10+15 degrees, but frosts are possible at night down to +2+6 degrees. From October 18 in the west, and from October 19 throughout the country, a cold snap and rains are forecast.
Airbnb is simplifying its interface so users can compare and book accommodation and hotels together. The company is integrating HotelTonight's "last-minute booking" technology and partnering with independent hotels.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has pledged to suspend the landmark pension reform until the 2027 elections. This decision was made under pressure from the Socialists, who threatened a vote of no confidence in the government.
The Swedish Football Association has fired 49-year-old Dane Jon-Dahl Tomasson from his position as head coach of the national team after defeats to Switzerland and Kosovo. The decision was made due to consistently poor results in the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.
4 billion UAH have been allocated for shelters in Kyiv, and the overall expansion of the shelter system is a priority for the capital. Kyiv plans to install 500 mobile shelters, with district state administrations as the implementers.
The employment rate of university graduates in Europe varies significantly. Bulgaria, Estonia, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, Germany, Hungary, and Poland have the highest employment rates among young graduates.
Emergency power outage schedules have been introduced in Sumy, Dnipro, Kirovohrad, and Donetsk regions. The duration of the power outage cannot be precisely calculated, as this is an emergency situation caused by the military aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine.
