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Foreign ministers from the Nordic and Baltic countries arrived in Odesa for a visit. They discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and energy sustainability, as well as the “victory plan” and “peace formula.
Swedish prosecutors have confirmed an investigation into a rape in a Stockholm hotel. Several media outlets accuse footballer Kylian Mbappe of being involved, although he denies any involvement.
The First Lady of Ukraine and the Ministers of Health of Ukraine and Sweden visit a rehabilitation center in Kyiv. The Ukrainian version of a book by a Swedish rehabilitation specialist on recovery from spinal cord injuries was presented.
Norway has introduced temporary border controls on ferries from Denmark, Sweden and Germany due to the increased terrorist threat. The control may last until October 22 and does not involve checking all travelers.
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.
The white whale Khvaldimir, found dead off the coast of Norway, died of a bacterial infection. The cause could have been a wound in the mouth from a stuck stick, and no signs of murder were found.
The Swedish Security Service suggests Iranian involvement in the incidents near the Israeli embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen. Two Swedish teenagers are arrested on suspicion of detonating grenades near the embassy in Denmark.
Andriy Sybiga discussed with Anthony Blinken the next steps for Ukraine's victory. The conversation took place after President Zelenskyy's visit to the United States and was aimed at making historic decisions.
The Chinese Coast Guard has entered the Arctic for the first time for joint patrols with the Russian Federation. Western analysts see this as a growing nuclear threat and a power struggle in the region.
The member countries of the Coalition for Demining Capabilities have agreed to purchase €22 million worth of equipment for Ukraine's needs. Lithuania is allocating €15 million and Sweden €7 million for pickups and trucks for the Armed Forces and the State Service of Ukraine for Specialized Transport Services.
Oleg Kiper discussed the situation in Odesa region with Michael McFaul.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with Counselor to the Government of Sweden Henrik Landerholm. The issues of defense cooperation and energy support for Ukraine before the winter period were discussed.
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.
The world's first law on access to information was adopted in 1766 in Sweden. The document guaranteed free access to archives with the right to receive copies of documents, freedom of printing and dissemination of data on the government, parliament and courts.
Ukraine has invited the Nordic countries to join the Northern Brigade project. Each country will be able to train and arm a Ukrainian battalion and invest in Ukraine's defense industry.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister met with his Nordic-Baltic Eight counterparts in New York. They discussed the strengthening of sanctions against russia, Ukraine's energy needs and support for the Peace Formula.
The price of bitcoin rose to $63,932, setting a one-month high amid expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Other cryptocurrencies showed mixed results, and the market is awaiting speeches by Fed officials and inflation data.
Two NATO headquarters are planned to be located in Finland: the Land Forces Northern Europe and the Forward Land Forces. The exact location of the headquarters has not yet been approved, but the cities of Mikkeli, Sodankylä, and Rovaniemi are being considered.
Ukraine is launching an information campaign “Of Course You Can!” to overcome stereotypes about women's professional development. The goal is to reduce the gender pay gap from 18.6% to 13.6% by 2030.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the delivery of the Swedish armored personnel carrier PbV 302. The vehicle has powerful weapons, reinforced armor and is capable of overcoming difficult off-road and water obstacles.
The first case of Clade I monkeypox outside of Africa has been detected in Sweden. The person became infected while staying in the African region where the disease is outbreak.
Advisor to the head of the OP pointed the finger at Russia in case of the explosions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Podolyak stated that Ukraine has no relation to the incident and did not receive any benefits from it.
German Prosecutor General receives the first arrest warrant for a suspect in the Nord Stream explosions. The wanted man is a Ukrainian, media reports say.
The Swedish prosecutor's office has closed the case against Dutch singer Justus Klein, who was disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest. Investigators did not find sufficient evidence of the singer's intention to harm the photographer.
The EU funds a €2 million humanitarian demining initiative in Ukraine. 16 Belgian Malinois and 8 Ukrainian instructors were trained to search for mines in the liberated territories.
A Russian Il-20M reconnaissance plane flew into international airspace over the Baltic without contacting controllers. German and Swedish fighter jets took off to escort it.
A former Canadian diplomat was detained in Switzerland on suspicion of spying for China.
Swedish track and field athlete Armand Duplantis updated the world record in the pole vault at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, overcoming a height of 6. 25 m. this is the second Olympic victory of the 24-year-old athlete.
Since the beginning of the war, the NBU has transferred over UAH 35. 9 billion for defense needs from a special account. As of August 1, 2024, the account balance exceeded UAH 1.3 billion.
Oleh Kiper, Head of the Odesa RMA, met with the WFP Director in Ukraine to discuss grain exports and humanitarian aid. More than 200 thousand tons of agricultural products have already been shipped from the ports of Odesa region as part of the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative.