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The sixth-round Nations League match between Ukraine and Georgia will take place in Košice on November 17 at 21:45. Ticket sales will be announced separately.
Pope Leo reported the early detection of a nodule in his lung and a planned surgery. The Vatican expects about a week of recovery.
Ireland proposes reducing the EU budget for 2028–2034 by €159 billion. Spending on competitiveness and aid will be cut the most.
World Post Day is observed on October 9, established following the creation of the General Postal Union in 1874. In Ukraine, during the war, the postal service provides logistics, humanitarian deliveries, and communication with millions of people.
The Steadfast Noon exercises will take place from October 13 to 23 with the participation of 17 NATO countries. The Alliance assures that operational nuclear weapons will not be used.
Pfizer plans to cut 330 of the 550 workers at its plant in Sicily. The next talks with the Italian government will take place on November 10.
The European Commission is considering a one-year postponement of methane emissions control rules for oil and gas imports. Czechia and Italy are demanding three years.
The 78th Book Fair will take place in Frankfurt from October 7 to 11. Ukraine will present a national stand featuring 44 publishers.
Electrolux has reduced the planned cuts in Italy to 1,250 employees and will rely on voluntary departures. The company is also looking for a buyer for the plant in Cerreto d'Esi.
Marco Rubio said that the US is independently assessing the security of its embassy in Kyiv. For now, Washington does not plan to change its operations.
The Prime Minister of Italy has filed an application with EUIPO to register her voice as a trademark. The document contains a four-second recording of her saying, "I - Giorgia Meloni."
The diplomatic missions of Italy, Spain, Sweden, Germany and other countries said they would remain in Kyiv. Russia threatened new strikes.
The funds from the Council of Europe Development Bank and Italy will be allocated to eRecovery certificates. Approximately 2,200 families will receive new housing.
The G7 will immediately release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel over four months. Trump said that the United States would not restrict exports.
The G7 countries have abandoned export bans for allies. The group also agreed to use fuel reserves to stabilize the market.
17 EU countries demand that nearly €900 billion for agricultural and regional policy be preserved in the 2028–2034 budget. The initiative is coordinated by Italy and Romania.
International Coffee Day has been celebrated on October 1 since 2015. We рассказываем about the origin of coffee and its path to popularity in Ukraine.
The US has called on the EU to release more than 40% of its diesel reserves over six months. France and Germany have the largest stockpiles in the bloc.
Ukraine has stated that it needs additional billions of euros in 2026–2027. The EU may return to discussions of frozen\r\nRussian assets.
The Ukrainian passport ranked 52nd among 186 countries, scoring 142 points for mobility. Visa-free access is available to 87 destinations.
In the summer of 2026, more than two million commercial flights were operated in the EU. At the same time, jet fuel prices rose by 71% from their pre-crisis level.
Andriy Shevchenko is celebrating his 50th birthday. The Ballon d’Or winner has gone from "Dynamo" and "Milan" to becoming president of the UAF.
Poland is allocating 4. 8% of GDP to defense and developing its own weapons production. Spending could push the deficit to 7.1% of GDP.
Flights at Catania Airport were suspended due to an ash emission from Mount Etna. Passengers are advised to check their flights.
Macron said that the CIA had not warned France about a Russian drone operation. At the same time, he called an attack on Europe plausible.
Catania Airport suspended the acceptance of flights due to ash from Mount Etna and bad weather. The restriction will remain in effect at least until 10:00 on September 27.
Ukrainian tennis players defeated Italy 2–0 in the semifinal. In the final on September 27, the team will play against the Czech Republic.
At the training ground in Ādaži, fire from an Italian weapon struck another military vehicle. One servicemember is in more serious condition, but there is no threat to life.
In the Netherlands, the number of people infected with West Nile virus has risen to 44. Five patients have died, but the virus’s involvement has not been confirmed.
Macron denied reports of a CIA warning about a Russian drone attack on France. At the same time, he acknowledged that the threat was possible.