The vessel underwent disinfection in Rotterdam following an outbreak of hantavirus from South America. The Netherlands Public Health Service has authorized new voyages.
The vessel MV Hondius has arrived in Rotterdam for disinfection following the deaths of three people from hantavirus. The crew is currently under quarantine under police supervision.
The Finnish government plans to include the Andes virus in the list of particularly dangerous diseases. This will allow for the introduction of quarantine measures and the payment of compensation to those in isolation.
A man who returned from a cruise in the Atlantic has been hospitalized in Zurich with a confirmed hantavirus infection. Authorities assess the risk to the public as low.
Scientists have discovered a continuous accumulation of magma beneath the Greek volcano Methana. This discovery forces a re-evaluation of the danger level of all dormant volcanoes in the world.
The US has allowed Lukoil's network to operate until October 29 despite sanctions against Russia's oil sector. The waiver applies to 2,000 stations and plants in Europe.
Pineapple contains bromelain and vitamin C for immunity and digestion. Excessive consumption of the fruit causes heartburn and raises blood sugar levels.
The Belgian Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating the detention of the tanker Ethera, suspected of sailing under a false flag and using forged documents. The vessel was arrested in the port of Zeebrugge due to possible circumvention of EU sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet."
Colombia and Venezuela have made progress in negotiations on resuming natural gas trade. The parties have agreed on the technical parameters for restarting the cross-border gas pipeline "Antonio Ricaurte," which has been out of operation for over a decade.
A large review of 22 studies has shown that intermittent fasting is no more effective than traditional diets for weight loss. Participants lost approximately the same amount of weight, regardless of the method chosen.
Estonian law enforcement officers detained the container ship Baltic Spirit with 23 Russian citizens on board near Naissaar Island. The vessel is suspected of smuggling from South America, not of violating sanctions.
Indian refiners are changing their oil import strategy, reducing purchases from Russia and increasing supplies from the Middle East. This could help New Delhi conclude a trade deal with the United States and lower tariffs.
New Year on the planet lasts almost a day, starting from the Line Islands in the Pacific Ocean and ending in Samoa. Find out the exact time of the 2026 New Year celebration in different countries of the world according to Kyiv time.
New cases of leprosy have been detected in Croatia and Romania, with Croatia's being an "imported case" in a worker from Nepal, and Romania's involving two confirmed and two suspected cases among massage parlor employees. Medical professionals assure that the disease is highly treatable with antibiotics, and there is no risk of widespread transmission.
In November 2025, global EV sales reached 2 million, bringing the total to 18. 5 million units year-to-date, a 21% increase over 2024. Europe leads the growth, while North America lags after the cancellation of tax incentives, and China remains the largest market.
US President Donald Trump said he does not rule out the possibility of a US military ground operation in Venezuela. He also expressed readiness to talk on the phone with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels reached a record 38. 1 billion tons in 2025. The carbon budget for keeping warming within 1.5°C is almost exhausted, indicating an increase in the dangerous consequences of global warming.
Iceland has included the possible collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) in its national security strategy. This event could cause a sharp cooling in Europe and have global consequences.
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned a Cancun-based organization involved in "human smuggling," having trafficked thousands of people into the United States. The group is also accused of drug trafficking, bribery, and money laundering.
Fossilized teeth of giant sloths reveal their unique role in Ice Age rainforests. These animals were tireless gardeners, spreading seeds and loosening the soil.
The American military carried out its eighth attack on a suspected drug vessel off the coast of South America. The strike resulted in three deaths and several injuries.
The US military attacked a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Pacific Ocean off South America. This is the first known operation as part of a new offensive against drug smuggling that has already swept the Caribbean.
Indian refineries Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp have purchased 4 million barrels of Guyanese crude oil from Exxon Mobil. This is a rare case of imports from South America, with delivery expected in late 2025 or early 2026.
On September 21, 2025, at 10:42 PM, a solar eclipse will occur, coinciding with the autumn equinox. Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko said that the event will affect life for at least six months, and for some, for 18 years.
On August 26, an earthquake of magnitude 5. 5 occurred in Dagestan, with its epicenter located in the Caspian Sea. Tremors were felt in several regions, including Makhachkala, Chechnya, and Azerbaijan.
Ukrainian polar explorers at the "Akademik Vernadsky" station recorded an earthquake of magnitude 7 in the Drake Passage. The tremor occurred on August 21, causing a tsunami threat.
Due to a powerful earthquake off the coast of Russia and a tsunami warning, 4,000 workers of the Fukushima-1 NPP have been evacuated. No damage was found at the facility, but this is a reminder of the 2011 tragedy.
An 8. 8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Kamchatka, causing partial flooding of the Severo-Kurilsk port. Tsunami warnings have been issued for the USA, Japan, Canada, and South America, where waves up to 1.4 meters high are expected.
An earthquake occurred in Guatemala on July 29. Its magnitude, according to various sources, ranged from 5.7 to 6, and there are currently no reports of casualties.
An earthquake of magnitude 8. 8 occurred in Kamchatka, causing a tsunami threat. It was felt in Japan, the USA, Canada, and South America, and the port of Severo-Kurilsk was partially flooded.
