During the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, FIFA showed a map of Ukraine without occupied Crimea. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry demands a public apology.
Serbia is discussing a new gas supply contract with Russia after the current one expires in March. The country seeks to increase the volume of supplies, while maintaining a balance in relations with Russia and Europe.
A bill on registration of organizations with foreign funding has been submitted to the Serbian parliament. The pro-Russian party is proposing fines of up to 17,000 euros for violating registration requirements.
SOCAR has started supplying gas to the Slovak state energy supplier SPP since December 1, 2024. This is a pilot short-term contract with the prospect of a long-term partnership.
Serbian President Vujicic announced the urgent arrangement of bomb shelters in case of nuclear war. According to him, the current situation in the world is getting out of control and may lead to a larger conflict.
Donald Trump is considering the candidacy of Richard Grenell for the post of special envoy for the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Grenell previously served as US Ambassador to Germany and acted as Director of National Intelligence.
Hungarian Foreign Minister calls US sanctions against Gazprombank an attempt on the country's sovereignty. Hungary is discussing the situation with Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria and Serbia over the threat to energy security.
Ukraine defeated Albania 2-1 in the final match of the Nations League. Goals by Zinchenko and Yaremchuk early in the game brought the victory and second place in the group, which gives the right to play in the playoffs.
The Kosovo national team left the field in the 93rd minute of the match against Romania because of pro-Serbian chants from the fans. The players refused to return to the field, and the match was interrupted with the score tied 0-0.
Cheese has existed for over 8000 years and has more than 2000 varieties in the world. The most expensive variety is made from donkey milk, and some types help prevent tooth decay and improve sleep.
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.
Ukrainians won 6 silver and 3 bronze medals at the European Thai Boxing Championships in Pristina. The competition was attended by 223 athletes from 34 countries.
Ukrainian basketball players defeated North Macedonia with a score of 98:49 in the EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers. Thanks to this victory, the Ukrainian national team climbed to third place in Group G.
In October 2024, Ukraine's international reserves decreased by 6% to $36. 6 billion due to the NBU's foreign exchange interventions and debt repayments. The NBU expects the reserves to grow to $43.6 billion by the end of the year.
Goran Vesic will resign on November 5 due to the collapse of the roof at the Novi Sad train station, which killed 14 people. The minister said that his department was not responsible for the tragedy.
The roof collapsed at the railway station in Novi Sad, killing 8 people and injuring two others. 80 rescuers and heavy equipment are working at the scene, and two people are still alive under the rubble.
Serbian President Vucic called Putin to cancel his participation in the BRICS summit. During the conversation, he raised the topic of a ceasefire, but Putin showed no interest.
The former symbol of Yugoslavia's luxury, the Jugoslavija Hotel in Belgrade, is abandoned and ready for demolition. It is planned to build two towers in its place - one residential and one commercial.
The Moldovan police announced that they had uncovered a program that sent Moldovan citizens to Russia to learn how to organize riots. The program is linked to pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor.
A spokesperson for the President of Kazakhstan said that the country has no plans to join the BRICS. Astana prioritizes the UN as a universal organization for discussing international issues.
Ukraine's youth national team lost to Serbia 0:1, but took second place in the group. This allowed the team to reach the finals of Euro 2025 U-21, where it will continue to compete.
Game of Thrones star Aidan Gillen stars in the historical thriller Duel, co-produced by Serhiy Lavrenyuk. The film also features Ukrainian actors and specialists and is scheduled to premiere in 2025.
The Serbian Vice Prime Minister said that the country is studying the option of membership in BRICS. According to him, BRICS has become a real alternative to the EU, attractive to many countries.
It was on October 14, 1926, that a separate book by the writer Alan Alexander Milne about the adventures of the fairy tale bear and his friends was first published.
Ukrainian teams won in pistol and rifle shooting at a competition in Serbia. Yulia Isachenko, Olga Lepska, Ivan Martynov, Timur Pidhornyi, Sofia Mykhailyuk, Maria Stashko, Artem Mozgovyi, and Danylo Danaev won gold medals.
During a concert in Serbia, American singer Jared Leto called the war in Ukraine a “problem” and expressed his desire to perform in Russia. This caused a negative reaction.
Serbia has signed an agreement with Gazprom on additional gas supplies for the winter period. The volume of supplies is expected to be about 400 million cubic meters, and it is also planned to expand the Banatski Dvor underground gas storage facility.
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal announced his retirement due to injuries. He thanked the fans in 12 languages. His last tournament was the 2024 Olympics.
At least 19 people have died due to heavy rains and flooding in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Serbia, Croatia, and the EU are ready to assist in the aftermath of the disaster.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister announces Serbia's plans to reopen its embassy in Kyiv by the end of the year. Serbia supports Ukraine's sovereignty and participates in the Peace Formula.
