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The man was detained in early January, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not want to disclose the reasons, citing consular secrecy.
Record cold weather in northern Sweden since the beginning of the century
The lowest temperature in Sweden since the beginning of the new millennium was recorded on January 5 in the city of Vittänga in northern Sweden - minus 44. 6 degrees. The previous record for the century was minus 44 degrees in Storbo in 2001.
Messi wins FIFA Player of the Year award for the third time
Lionel Messi has been named FIFA Player of the Year for 2023, which is a new record for him and his third victory. In the final vote, he beat other nominees Erling Holland and Kylian Mbappe.
"There are definitely positive signals" - Markarova on US assistance
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova confirmed that the US Congress supports providing assistance to Ukraine, but discussions are ongoing on the details. She calls on U.S. policymakers to speed up decisions on financial and defense assistance to increase Ukraine's resilience.
Explosions in Voronezh, eyewitnesses report drone attack
Numerous explosions occurred in the Russian city of Voronezh, according to preliminary reports, these were drone attacks. The explosions damaged residential buildings, and emergency services are working at the scene.
Russians failed initial plan of action in Avdiivka - Tymochko
The Russian army's initial plan in the Avdiivka area failed, and they are now reacting to the evolving situation, says Ivan Tymochko, head of the Land Forces Reservists Council. According to Tymochko, the ongoing assaults and attacks may be attempts to achieve success elsewhere.
US facilities in Erbil not affected by Iranian missile attack - Reuters
Iranian missile strikes on Erbil did not hit American targets, according to U. S. officials. The attacks killed four people, wounded several others and suspended air traffic.
Unknown persons tried to break into the apartment of investigative journalist Yuriy Nikolov
Unidentified persons tried to break into the apartment of investigative journalist Yuriy Nikolov, known for his criticism of the Ukrainian president. It is believed that the incident is related to the authorities' reaction to Nikolov's criticism, which once again indicates attempts to suppress critical voices in Ukraine.
Israeli army engages in a firefight with drug smugglers from Egypt on the border
Israeli troops engaged in a firefight with about 20 suspected drug smugglers, some of whom were armed, on the border with Egypt. The frequency of such incidents is high, and smugglers often respond with gunfire.
Presentation of the Ministry of Digital Transformation in Davos: eAccounts, car customs clearance in Diia and other Ukrainian digital reforms
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation presented its digital reforms, including electronic excise taxes and car customs clearance through the Diia app. They discussed digitalization, defense technologies, Diia.City, and Mriya with U.S. Representative Penny Pritzker.