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Erdogan to present proposal to freeze war in Ukraine at G20 summit in Rio
Russian film “Deaf Lovers” will not be removed from the main program of the Tallinn Festival
Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament speaks of “incredible” resources used to bribe and manipulate the presidential election
More than 100 violations in 2 hours: what is happening in the presidential elections in Moldova
Citizens brought from Russia to Moldova for free to vote in elections - media
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Turkey detains 41 people on suspicion of links to Islamic State
Erdogan to present proposal to freeze war in Ukraine at G20 summit in Rio
Turkish President plans to present a plan to freeze the war in Ukraine at the G20 summit. The proposal includes postponing Ukraine's accession to NATO for 10 years and creating a demilitarized zone in Donbas.
Russian film “Deaf Lovers” will not be removed from the main program of the Tallinn Festival
The director of the PÖFF festival, Tiina Locke, said that the film Deaf Lovers will remain in the main program. The film tells about the relationship between a deaf Ukrainian woman and a Russian man in Istanbul.
Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament speaks of “incredible” resources used to bribe and manipulate the presidential election
Ihor Grosu announced the organized mobilization of voters from Transnistria and vote buying in the presidential elections in Moldova. Mass transportation of voters by charter flights from Belarus and Turkey was recorded.
More than 100 violations in 2 hours: what is happening in the presidential elections in Moldova
Promo-LEX observers recorded numerous violations at polling stations during the second round of the presidential election in Moldova. Among the violations were untimely opening of polling stations, campaigning and photographing of ballots.
Citizens brought from Russia to Moldova for free to vote in elections - media
150 Moldovan citizens were transported from Russia via Istanbul free of charge to participate in the second round of elections. The transportation was carried out by plane and bus through Turkey and Bulgaria.
In Istanbul, the unemployed will be able to use public transport for free
Istanbul authorities are launching a free travel program for 237,893 unemployed residents of the city. Each participant will receive 96 free rides for 3 months via an app or QR code.
Customs officers prevent illegal export of vintage camera collection in Odesa region
An attempt to smuggle 42 vintage cameras to Turkey was detected at Odesa customs. Among them are rare models of Zeiss, Kodak, FED and other manufacturers from 1930-1960.
Foreign Minister to visit Turkey: focus on security in the Black Sea
Andriy Sybiga will visit Turkey on October 20-22 for talks with high-ranking officials. They will discuss security issues in the Black Sea, bilateral cooperation and Ukraine's integration into NATO.
Due to heavy fog in the Bosphorus Strait, ship traffic was suspended
Due to the thick fog in the Bosphorus Strait, ship traffic in both directions was temporarily suspended. Visibility deteriorated, especially on bridges, leading to traffic jams. The traffic was later resumed.
Ukrainian badminton players win medals at international tournaments
Ukrainian badminton players won silver at the tournament in Istanbul and 8 medals at competitions in Germany. The awards include two golds from Ivan Tsaregorodtsev and Anastasia Alymova at the YONEX German Ruhr U19 International 2024.
Turkish Airlines pilot dies on a flight from the US to Turkey
The 59-year-old commander of a Turkish Airlines aircraft collapsed at the controls during a flight from Seattle to Istanbul. The crew made an emergency landing in New York, but the pilot died before landing.
SE “Document” extended the work of the branch in Istanbul until December 29: where Ukrainians can get ready-made documents
The separate division of the State Enterprise “Document” in Istanbul will continue issuing passport documents until 29. 12.2024. Citizens of Ukraine can receive documents in a live queue from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 18:00.
Smuggling of drugs worth millions of hryvnias: large-scale supply channel to Ukraine blocked
Law enforcement officers detained a foreigner who organized drug smuggling to the Middle East and Ukraine. More than 5 kg of drugs worth almost UAH 5 million were seized, and a measure of restraint was chosen for the suspect.
September 25: Comic Book Day, World Pharmacist Day
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Ukrainian offensive in Kursk disrupts secret talks with Russia on partial ceasefire - WP
According to The Washington Post, Ukraine and Russia were preparing for talks in Doha to end attacks on energy facilities. The meeting was disrupted by Ukraine's invasion of the Kursk region.
Zelenskyy heard Syrskyy's report on the situation at the front: special attention was paid to the Pokrovske direction
The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the military leadership to discuss the situation at the front and strengthening defense. Particular attention was paid to the Pokrovsk sector, where the most fierce fighting continues.
Umerov meets with Turkish Defense Minister in Ankara
Rustem Umerov met with Yashar Guler at the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. The Turkish minister greeted his Ukrainian counterpart with a military ceremony.
Ukraine hopes for Turkey's active participation in the food security component
Ukraine hopes for Turkey's active participation in ensuring food security and navigation safety in the Black Sea. The parties also discussed the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement and strengthening economic cooperation.
Second Ukrainian corvette Hetman Vyhovsky launched in Turkey
The launching ceremony of the second Ukrainian Ada-class corvette Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky (F-212) took place at RMK Marine shipyard in Istanbul. This is the second corvette built in Turkey for Ukraine.
An earthquake struck 100 km from Istanbul
An earthquake with magnitude 4. 1-4.2 was recorded in the Sea of Marmara at a depth of 4-7 km. The epicenter was located near the island of Marmara, about 100 km from Istanbul. There were no reports of damage.
The Ukrainian Navy shows how the Ukrainian corvette Hetman Ivan Mazepa is being tested at sea
The Hetman Ivan Mazepa, a multi-purpose corvette-class ship being built by Turkey for the Ukrainian Navy, is undergoing sea trials.
Geographically, the war may spread beyond Ukraine - Turkish Foreign Minister
The war started by Russia risks going beyond Ukraine's borders and may involve the use of weapons of mass destruction, Turkey's foreign minister said at the Global Peace Summit.
A residential building collapsed in Istanbul: 1 dead and 8 injured
A residential building collapsed in Istanbul, killing 1 person and injuring 8 others, raising concerns about the city's increased earthquake resistance.
Putin issues a batch of cynical statements about “peace talks” with Ukraine and Zelensky's legitimacy
After his meeting with Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Putin made a number of statements to journalists. Some of them were devoted to "peace talks" with Ukraine.
Putin talks about war in China: he mentions Kharkiv and the peace summit
Putin said that Russia's actions in the Kharkiv region are aimed at creating a "sanitary zone" in response to Ukrainian shelling and rejected plans to seize Kharkiv.
"Absurd": Kuleba debunks "one of Russia's favorite lies" about peace talks in spring 2022
Kuleba debunked "one of Russia's favorite lies" about peace talks in the spring of 2022.
Stefanchuk arrives in Ankara on a working visit to discuss deepening cooperation with his Turkish counterpart Kurtulmuş
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, visited Ankara to meet with Turkish officials, including the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly, to discuss strategic cooperation, a formula for peace, and strengthening cooperation between the parliaments of Ukraine and Turkey.
Russia intensifies attempts to discredit the Ukrainian peace formula - CPJ
Russia has stepped up efforts to discredit Ukraine's peace formula, threatening military escalation and dismissing future peace talks as an "ultimatum" if the West intervenes on the battlefield.
Rehabilitation of children, internships for talented youth: Kiper shares details of online meeting with Istanbul Deputy Governor
Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Regional State Administration, held an online meeting with the Deputy Governor of Istanbul Province to discuss cooperation in such areas as children's health, medicine, IT technologies, youth internships, business missions and infrastructure projects.
Turkey detains 41 people on suspicion of links to Islamic State
Turkish authorities have detained 41 people on suspicion of links to the Islamic State in a large-scale operation in 12 provinces.