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On September 27, Ukraine and countries around the world celebrate Tourism Day, as well as the national holidays of Belgium and Turkmenistan. Believers honor Saint Callistratus or the Exaltation of the Cross.
Ukrainian tennis players defeated Italy 2–0 in the semifinal. In the final on September 27, the team will play against the Czech Republic.
The EU will not vote on extending Tesla’s FSD authorization on October 6. The decision may be made at the earliest at a committee meeting in December.
Ukraine must pay for orders of drones and missiles in October–November to ensure deliveries at the beginning of the year. The EU and the IMF support efforts to find the funds.
Elvin Aliiev became the European champion in the up to 65 kg weight category, while Hanna Okhota won silver in the up to 48 kg category. Ukraine has 4 medals.
September 25 marks World Pharmacists Day, World Lung Day, World Dream Day, and International Ataxia Awareness Day. Mozambique celebrates Armed Forces Day.
Vladyslav Vlasiuk said that sanctions against Lisin and Potanin could restore trust after Usmanov and Friedman were removed. Their companies are important to Russia’s economy.
Ukraine defeated Belgium 2–1 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup. In the semifinals on September 26, their opponents will be China or Italy.
Spain defeated Kazakhstan in the doubles match and will face the Czech Republic in the semifinals. Ukraine will face Belgium on September 24.
More than 50 UN member states, as well as the EU, called on Russia to agree to a ceasefire and peace talks with Ukraine. They also demand the return of civilians and prisoners of war.
The number of Belgian F-35As has risen to 7. The country plans to transfer 53 F-16s to Ukraine, with the first of them potentially arriving in 2026.
Czech police questioned two Russians who were filming a documentary and working in the interests of “Rybar. ” They were ordered to leave the country.
Near Damme, 2,810 archaeological fragments were found in 814 molehills. Among them was a brick gate dating from the 13th–14th centuries.
The German government is discussing a 14-cent cut in the fuel tax and the introduction of a price cap. The discount could be reinstated from October 1.
Scientists discovered Leopardus tilcayo, which diverged from other tiger cats 1. 4 million years ago. The population size of the species is unknown.
Three people have died of malaria near Frankfurt Airport, although they had not traveled to areas where it is endemic. The cause of the outbreak is being investigated.
The Ukrainian soldier Roman died in Belgium, where he had been taken for treatment of burns. The body of the deceased was repatriated to Ukraine.
These include drones, industrial projects, F-16s, and aviation munitions. Ukraine’s Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara thanked his Belgian counterpart for €1 billion in defense assistance this year.
NATO allies practiced hunting Russian submarines near Iceland without American ships and aircraft. European and Canadian forces took part in the maneuvers.
The Finance Minister forecasts a budget deficit of up to $32. 6 billion and a possible postponement of non-military payments. He called on the EU to use Russian assets.
Belgium opposed using €200 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands and Spain supported the scheme.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot warned U. S. Ambassador Bill White of the risk of escalation over attacks on social media. This is already the diplomat’s second reprimand this year.
Belgium’s Defense Minister said that the country would not support the use of frozen Russian assets. The EU plans to discuss the issue next week.
EU gas storage facilities are 63% full, compared with an average of 80% at the end of August. Germany has about half of the reserves, increasing the risk of shortages.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland, among others, are calling on the European Commission to resume work on using more than €200 billion in Russian assets. Belgium fears legal and financial risks.
This summer, heat claimed at least 35,000 lives in Europe. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Germany, France and Spain.
Poland has concluded an agreement for several thousand Piorun systems and hundreds of launchers for itself, Lithuania, Latvia and Norway. Deliveries will continue until 2030.
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, iconic structures in six countries around the world were illuminated in blue and yellow. The displays became a symbol of solidarity.
Alina Bushma won bronze at the European Squash Championship in Budapest. It is Ukraine’s first medal in the history of the continental championship.