Ombudsman Dmytro Lubynets reported on mass violations of the rights of indigenous peoples and national minorities in Crimea since 2014. Over 220 Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars have been detained, and at least 700 religious sites have been destroyed or damaged.
Ukraine is steadily increasing organic production, entering the top 5 suppliers of organic products to the EU. The country's organic lands occupy about 350,000 hectares, which is approximately 1.2% of the total agricultural land.
A group of four individuals who organized an illegal drug laboratory in a nature reserve in Vinnytsia region has been exposed. The perpetrators cultivated cannabis and produced amphetamine, and the value of the seized drugs is estimated at UAH 5 million.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has simplified the process of obtaining construction permits by introducing push notifications in "Diia" about the status of construction service applications. Users will receive notifications about the review, refusal, or successful processing of documents after contacting the ASC.
The oldest blue mineral pigment, azurite, has been found in Germany on a 13,000-year-old stone artifact. This discovery changes perceptions of the color palette in prehistoric art, expanding the known boundaries of pigment use in the Paleolithic era.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court against Russian businessman Sergey Kabargin, whose companies cooperate with Rosatom in the construction of nuclear power plants in the Russian Federation.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson suggested that Russia might be involved in drone flights over Scandinavian airports.
In 2025, 30 car models, including iconic sports cars and family sedans, will be discontinued. Reasons range from the transition to electrification to low sales.
France and Sweden have sent military personnel and specialized systems to counter drones to Denmark ahead of two summits in Copenhagen. This was in response to drone incidents that caused flight delays.
In Lviv, a schoolgirl accidentally inhaled a pen cap, which got stuck in her bronchus and blocked air access. After unsuccessful attempts to remove the foreign body with a bronchoscope, doctors performed open-chest surgery.
Police exposed a 35-year-old Kyivvodokanal official who demanded 450,000 hryvnias for connecting an enterprise to the city's water supply system. He was detained after receiving the first part of the bribe, amounting to 225,000 hryvnias.
Victoria Beckham fueled rumors of a Spice Girls reunion by posting a video from an Oasis concert and tagging all band members. This happened amid discussions about the band's 30th anniversary and a possible world tour.
The SBU exposed a Mykolaiv entrepreneur who tried to illegally export components for naval artillery systems worth 1. 5 million US dollars to the Russian Federation. The perpetrator was detained and faces up to 12 years in prison.
The European Union is planning new restrictions on the travel of Russian diplomats within EU countries to minimize the risks of subversive activities. Russian diplomats must now notify their travel plans in advance and provide route details.
Chinese scientists have successfully created a stationary magnetic field with a strength of 351,000 gauss, setting a new world record. This breakthrough opens up new opportunities for the commercialization of scientific instruments and the development of technologies in thermonuclear energy and other fields.
The Sumy District Court sentenced a serviceman to 7 years in prison for a fatal drunk driving accident. The incident occurred in January 2024, when the driver hit two pedestrians, one woman died on the spot.
A large-scale fire broke out in a three-story hotel in the Romanian city of Teterani, covering 500 square meters. Two Nepalese citizens, aged 21 and 24, died, and two more are missing. The hotel was closed due to fire safety violations.
On October 12, Ukraine's representative for Junior Eurovision 2025 in Georgia will be determined. Seven young finalists from different regions of the country will compete for the right to go to Tbilisi.
A new phase of NATO's international psychological support program for military personnel has begun in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The project will run from August 2025 to December 2026 and will cover over 8,400 servicemen.
The SBU detained a Russian agent in Khmelnytskyi region who was collecting coordinates of military facilities and defense factories for combined enemy attacks. The perpetrator, a local handyman, photographed strategic objects and marked their coordinates on Google Maps.
A review of 60 scientific papers showed that microplastics affect bone tissue cells, stimulating the formation of osteoclasts. This disrupts the balance of bone regeneration, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will discuss new threats from Russia to European democracy this week. Also on the agenda is a draft convention on the establishment of an International Commission for the Settlement of Claims regarding Ukraine.
Since the beginning of 2025, 91 Ukrainian companies have excluded Russian citizens from their ownership, although the law directly prohibits such changes. Most of these businesses continue to operate and even participate in government tenders.
Gold prices reached $3800 per ounce due to fears of a US government shutdown and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Fed. Silver and platinum also saw significant gains, supported by a weakening dollar.
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned threats made to judges who delivered a verdict in the Nicolas Sarkozy case. He called for the swift prosecution of those responsible.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian troops are using civilian tankers to launch drones that attack European countries. He emphasized that EU sanctions should be directed against Russia's energy trade and its tanker infrastructure.
The governor of Belgorod region confirmed the missile attack on the city, two people were injured. A significant part of the region was left without electricity, hospitals and the water utility switched to backup power.
President Zelenskyy reported on the consequences of Russian strikes on several regions of Ukraine, noting that Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Zaporizhzhia were most affected. As a result of the shelling, more than 80 people were injured, and four died, including a child.
The National Police of Moldova stated that they would not allow violations of law and public order during the announced protests in Chisinau. Law enforcement warned of a harsh suppression of any attempts at destabilization or threats to citizens and national security.
On September 28, Russian Telegram channels reported a series of explosions in Belgorod and the region. As a result of the attacks, electricity and water supply were cut off, and a thermal power plant and a substation were hit.
