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The Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko discussed the G7 mechanism for increasing Ukraine's budget at the expense of frozen Russian assets. He also spoke about external financing plans for 2025.
German police detained Georgian citizens suspected of buying and transporting stolen goods to Italy and Georgia. The main suspect used a legitimate parcel shipping business to transport stolen goods.
Pope Francis will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on October 11 in Rome. During the visit, Zelenskyy is also expected to hold talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Members of the European Parliament approved the allocation of more than €1 billion from the EU Solidarity Fund for 5 countries affected by floods in 2023. Slovenia, Italy and Greece will receive the largest amounts.
A new study has revealed a slowdown in life expectancy growth in countries with the longest-lived populations. It also states that the increase in the number of centenarians does not lead to a significant increase in overall life expectancy.
An outbreak of Marburg virus with a mortality rate of up to 90% has been recorded in Rwanda. Ukraine's chief infectious disease specialist warns of the difficulties of protection and the risk of spreading outside Africa.
On October 12, the leaders of Germany, the United States, France, and Britain will meet in Berlin to discuss Ukraine. Afterward, they will participate in the Ramstein meeting on assistance to Ukraine.
Sammy Basso, the oldest known person with Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome, died in Italy at the age of 28. He was actively involved in educating people about this rare disease and founded an association for its research.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reports on the serious consequences of russian attacks on civilian cargo ships in Odesa. In two days, two ships were damaged, and there were deaths and injuries, threatening Ukraine's economy and global food security.
A 45-year-old Albanian shot an 18-year-old Ukrainian in the neck in Novate Milanese. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker was detained for attempted murder and illegal possession of weapons.
Two Italian subcontractors have been accused of supplying components for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that do not meet safety requirements. The investigation was launched after Boeing claimed that the Italian contractor had improperly manufactured some parts.
Scientists have discovered that bottlenose dolphins use a “smile” to invite other dolphins to play with them. This only happens during social interactions, not when in contact with humans or when alone.
The Boyarka Children's Hospital and the Meyer Hospital in Florence agreed to cooperate. The parties discussed internships for doctors, partnerships between universities, and the creation of a business platform.
The portrait of Dora Maar by Picasso, found in 1960s in Capri, is estimated at 6 million euros. The owner did not know about the painting's value until his son recognized the artist's style in the 2000s.
The Head of Odesa RMA met with Italian parliamentarians. They discussed assistance to hospitals, reconstruction of irrigation systems and restoration of cultural heritage sites in the region.
European countries are asking their citizens to leave Lebanon because of the threat of an Israeli offensive. Some governments are organizing charter flights, while others are advising to use commercial flights from Beirut.
The Italian government approved a bill criminalizing road and railroad blockades. The opposition and trade unions are concerned about increased repression, but the authorities emphasize that protests will be allowed under certain conditions.
The European Asylum Agency (EUAA) recently released data on asylum trends in the European Union for the first half of 2024.
Italy has reduced the size of its military mission in Lebanon, which trains the local military. The government recommends that Italian citizens urgently leave Lebanon and is ready to evacuate if necessary.
On the anniversary of the illegal “referendums,” G7 ministers reaffirmed their non-recognition of Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions. They called on Russia to withdraw its troops and promised to continue supporting Ukraine.
The countries are negotiating to change part of the border in the Alps due to melting glaciers. Switzerland has already approved an agreement covering the Rose Plateau region and other areas near the Matterhorn.
The president's spokesman said that an official announcement on the permission to strike at russian territory with Western weapons will be made after the first strikes. So far, no final decision has been made, but Ukraine is in talks with key partners.
A 42-year-old man who married his 78-year-old mother-in-law to evade conscription was detained on the border with Hungary. Border guards did not allow him to cross the border, and both face criminal liability.
The USA and the EU have almost reached an agreement on a $50bn aid package for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. The US is ready to contribute $20bn if the EU changes the sanctions regime against Russia.
France and the United States proposed a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon to allow for negotiations. The initiative was supported by several Arab countries and the EU, calling for de-escalation of the conflict and a diplomatic settlement.
Ukraine plans to return about 2,000 orphans evacuated abroad at the beginning of the war. The priority will be given to family-based forms of care, and monitoring visits are being conducted to assess the needs of each child.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. They agreed on the nearest joint plans and discussed the G7's efforts to establish peace.
Ruslan Kravchenko met with Italian Ambassador Carlo Formosa. They discussed energy resilience of communities, reconstruction of Kyiv region and creation of an online platform for business cooperation between regions.
The Australian government is working with the United States on a plan to send decommissioned M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The former commander of the Australian army supported the idea of transferring decommissioned equipment.
Severe flooding and landslides hit the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Two people went missing, about 1000 were evacuated, schools were closed, and trains were canceled due to storm Boris.