The employment rate of university graduates in Europe varies significantly. Bulgaria, Estonia, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, Germany, Hungary, and Poland have the highest employment rates among young graduates.
The cargo ship Eileen, flying the flag of Cameroon, sank in the Black Sea near Bulgaria. 10 Ukrainian sailors, who were on life rafts, were rescued.
US President Donald Trump commented on the appearance of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a joint photo opportunity after the Gaza agreement. Meloni, the only woman in the photo, maintained a serious expression during the praise.
US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Egypt and Turkey posed for a photo in front of a "PEACE 2025" sign after signing a peace agreement on Gaza. Trump announced the end of the war in Gaza and insisted on Hamas's adherence to the agreement.
Three members of Qatar's Amiri Diwan were killed and two injured in a car accident near Sharm el-Sheikh. The incident occurred a day before a meeting where Egyptian and US leaders plan to discuss a final ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed satisfaction with the ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Hamas and Israel. Turkey, which participated in the negotiations, promises to monitor the implementation of the agreements and facilitate the process.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed the agreements between Israel and Hamas on the release of hostages and a ceasefire, initiated by US President Donald Trump. Ukraine also hopes that the international community's efforts will be sufficient to force Russia to end the war.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on sending units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to other states. This decision will facilitate the acquisition of complex military equipment and the mastery of its use.
Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas signed the first stage of the peace plan on the night of October 9. The release of all Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity will take place in the near future, after which Israel will withdraw its troops to the agreed border.
From January to September 2025, Ukraine's trade turnover amounted to $89. 6 billion, with imports totaling $60.1 billion and exports $29.5 billion. The largest partners were China, Poland, and Germany.
A new round of negotiations on ending the war in Gaza has begun in Egypt with the participation of American, Qatari, and Turkish representatives. The parties are discussing Trump's 20-point plan, but have disagreements on key provisions.
Russia is preparing an appeal to the State Duma regarding a ban on travel to NATO countries, so that Russians do not "finance Ukraine. " Exceptions are provided for officials, their families, and those who can afford medical treatment abroad.
Turkey aims to meet more than half of its gas needs by 2028, using its own production and imports from the US. This could lead to a reduction in the role of Russia and Iran in the European gas market.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin, emphasizing the need to intensify diplomatic initiatives to achieve a just peace in Ukraine. The leaders also discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip, bilateral relations, and energy cooperation.
The average daily volume of Russian seaborne oil shipments for the four weeks to October 5 was 3. 57 million barrels per day. This comes amid drone attacks on refineries, which are forcing the redirection of supplies to export terminals, straining their capacity.
A boat with 38 migrants sank off the Greek island of Lesbos. 34 people were rescued, four died, the causes of the tragedy are being investigated.
Turkey may cooperate with the US on the development of rare earth element deposits in western Anatolia, after talks with China and Russia slowed down. Ankara and Washington are exploring a joint project in the Beylikova area, where a deposit of cerium, praseodymium, and neodymium has been discovered.
Robbie Williams' concert in Istanbul, scheduled for October 7, has been canceled due to security concerns. Ticket refunds will be available soon.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that a breakthrough in settling Russia's war against Ukraine could occur in a few months, and the contours of a potential agreement are becoming clearer after Putin's meeting with Trump. He noted that the main obstacle to peace is the fate of the unoccupied part of the Donetsk region.
On Saturday evening, the airspace over Vilnius International Airport was restricted, likely due to spotted balloons. Flights are being diverted to alternate airfields in Kaunas, Riga, and Gdansk.
81 international observers will work in the local elections in Georgia on October 4, which is significantly less than 1024 in 2021. The OSCE and reputable local NGOs refused to observe due to late invitation and legislative restrictions.
Turkey does not plan to terminate gas supply contracts with Russia, despite calls from the United States. Ankara emphasizes diversification of supplies but considers Russian gas critically important for meeting the country's needs, especially in winter.
Dynamo will play their next match away against Turkish Samsunspor on October 23, while Crystal Palace will host Cypriot AEK at home.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that North Korea, BRICS, and other “neutral countries” made efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. He noted that the actions of these countries differ from the behavior of Europe and the United States under the administration of former President Joe Biden.
Serhiy Rebrov named the Ukrainian national team squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland and Azerbaijan. Ruslan Malinovskyi and Volodymyr Brazhko returned to the squad.
Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow twice expressed its readiness to join NATO in 1954 and 2000, but was rejected. According to him, US President Bill Clinton initially acknowledged such a possibility, but later "changed his mind."
The introduction of the Turkish model "one pharmacy - one pharmacist" could lead to mass closures of pharmacies, a drop in investment, and the emergence of 'white spots' in access to medicines. Chaos in the healthcare system during the war will play into Russia's hands.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban may find support in his attempts to hinder Ukraine's accession to the EU, particularly from French President Emmanuel Macron. The proposal by European Council President António Costa to change EU accession rules to circumvent Hungary's resistance is meeting opposition from a number of countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Greece.
US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Putin realizes the impossibility of winning the war. He also supported tougher actions against Russian aircraft and drones violating NATO airspace, citing Turkey as an example.
The Milan City Council has approved the demolition of the San Siro stadium. A new 71,500-seat arena worth 1.2 billion euros will be built in its place.
