Germany
Frankfurt, Liverpool, and Northampton received fake reports of mining of polling stations for the presidential elections in Moldova. The Moldovan Foreign Ministry warned of possible attempts by Russia to disrupt the diaspora vote.
Germany's left-wing populist party is demanding that the mainstream parties stop arming Ukraine in exchange for help in governing the eastern states. This is causing tensions in the federal coalition and could undermine the pro-Ukrainian consensus.
On the A2 autobahn near Magdeburg, a driver hit a 38-year-old Ukrainian man working on a tow truck and fled the scene. Police are searching for the culprit, and the autobahn towards Berlin is closed.
The President of Ukraine announced the possibility of long-range strikes on the positions of North Korean troops in Russia. Zelensky called on partners to take action to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
A Business Support Center was opened in Brovary to provide free advice on business registration and development. In 2023, about 150 entrepreneurs used the Center's services.
Citizens of France and Germany were detained at the Baikonur Cosmodrome as they tried to approach a Soviet launch vehicle. The young men, born in 1998 and 2003, were arrested by Russian police.
86 communities in Odesa region approved Zelensky's Victory Plan in less than a week. The plan contains 5 main points and 3 secret annexes to achieve a just peace.
Flash floods in eastern Spain killed 158 people and left dozens missing. The natural disaster destroyed Valencia's infrastructure and flooded agricultural land.
A citizen of Germany, Dieter S. , was detained for participating in the DNR and spying for russia. The suspect was monitoring U.S. military bases and planning sabotage on the routes of aid to Ukraine.
The United States has imposed sanctions on nearly 400 companies and individuals from various countries that are assisting Russia's military efforts. The restrictions are aimed at stopping sanctions evasion and weakening the Russian military machine.
The German Foreign Minister announced the closure of three Iranian consulates in response to the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd. 32 consulate employees must leave the country if they do not have German citizenship.
40-year-old Dieter S. is accused of membership in the DNR terrorist organization and participation in hostilities in eastern Ukraine. The man fought against Ukraine in 2014-2016 and prepared acts of violence.
Zelenskyy announced the creation of special departments in Germany and Poland for the return of Ukrainians. The President noted that foreign countries would stop social payments to unemployed Ukrainians in the future, which would also be an incentive to return home.
The Brovary City Council has appealed to sister cities in the United States, France, Poland, Germany, Croatia, Italy, and Estonia to support Zelensky's Victory Plan. The plan consists of five points and three secret annexes.
In 8 months of 2023, 215. 6 thousand passenger cars worth almost $3 billion were imported to Ukraine. Germany, the US and China became the largest car exporters.
Severe flooding in Spain has killed 95 people, most of them in Valencia. A three-day mourning period was declared, 115,000 people were left without power, and transportation was disrupted.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga met with his Canadian counterpart, Melanie Joly. The parties discussed military support, cooperation in defense production and the return of Ukrainian children.
The President of Ukraine announced the preparation of a new meeting in the Ramstein format. The previous meeting was postponed due to Hurricane Milton in the United States.
Eurozone GDP grew by 0. 4% from July to September, exceeding forecasts. Ireland led the way with growth of 2%, while Spain and France showed strong growth thanks to tourism and the Olympics.
Specialized cannabis shops will be opened in Hannover and Frankfurt am Main starting in 2025. The five-year experiment will involve 4000 participants and will be conducted under scientific supervision.
Kazakhstan's Energy Minister confirmed the upcoming reduction of the oil production forecast from the planned 90. 3 million tons. The reduction is attributed to repairs at the Kashagan field, which will last a month.
Flooding in eastern Spain has killed at least 63 people. This is the highest number of flood victims in Europe since 2021, when 185 people died in Germany.
International donors provide support to small businesses in small towns in Ukraine through grants and consultations. Brovary community attracted over UAH 466 million in investments and created almost 600 jobs during the war.
A 45-meter artificial Christmas tree weighing 80 tons was installed in the city of Herne for a Christmas theme park. The tree is decorated with 500 balls and 2 million LED bulbs.
The United States leads the world in gold reserves with 8133. 5 tons, followed by Germany with 3351.5 tons. Ukraine is ranked 61st with 27.4 tons of reserves, and the total world gold volume is 36118.2 tons.
A 30-year-old Odesa resident who illegally crossed the border from Slovakia was detained in Zakarpattia. The man had previously illegally traveled to the EU, but after unsuccessful job searches in Germany, he decided to return to Ukraine.
Matthias Mirsch, the new SPD secretary general, expressed support for former Chancellor Schroeder, despite his ties to Putin. Mearsch said he highly appreciates Schroeder's life achievements, although he has a different view of the war in Ukraine.
Volkswagen reported a sharp drop in profits in the third quarter of 2024 due to problems in the Chinese market. The operating result decreased by 42% to €2.86 billion, and profit after tax fell by 64%.
The German concern Rheinmetall has announced the reliable protection of its production facilities in Ukraine in response to Russia's threats. The company plans to open four military plants, including the production of Lynx infantry fighting vehicles and air defense systems.
The European Commission is preparing a report on the progress of the EU candidate countries. The document will recognize the successes of Ukraine and Moldova, but without specific recommendations for further integration steps.