A 6. 1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey, resulting in 26 people sustaining minor injuries. All those affected were hospitalized and have since been discharged.
On October 28, Wild Food Day, World Judo Day, International Animation Day, and Grandparents' Day are celebrated. Orthodox Christians commemorate the Martyr Paraskeva.
On October 27, at 10:48 PM, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 1 on the Richter scale occurred in the city of Sındırgı, Balıkesir province. Tremors were felt in Istanbul and Izmir, but no serious consequences were reported.
At Katy Perry's concert, a Georgian fan spoke about the occupation of 20% of his country by Russia and daily protests against the government. The singer supported Georgia, stating her belief in democracy.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, will make his first international trip to Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2. The visit will include meetings with leaders, interfaith events, and a prayer at the site of the Beirut port explosion.
Turkey and Great Britain signed a $10. 7 billion agreement for the acquisition of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. The delivery of the first aircraft is expected in 2030.
Russia has submitted a bid to replace Italy as the host of Euro 2032, citing the outdated infrastructure of Italian stadiums. However, Russia is not eligible to participate in the tournament due to its invasion of Ukraine.
The United States of America expects Hungary to abandon the purchase of Russian oil. The US also calls on China to pressure Moscow to end the war against Ukraine, as Beijing supplies Russia with significant volumes of oil, gas, and dual-use technologies.
Montenegro is temporarily abolishing the visa-free regime for Turkish citizens due to an incident in Podgorica that caused inter-ethnic tensions. The country's government will begin negotiations with Turkey to maintain economic activity and bilateral relations.
Turkish President Erdogan said that Ankara is ready to host talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Turkey aims to become a platform for dialogue between the parties.
Georgian police seized 250 kg of heroin that was attempted to be smuggled into the country disguised as wet wipes. The drugs were found in 2907 packages of hygiene products during an inspection in Batumi.
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, which led to a 3% increase in oil prices. Expert Oleh Pendzyn predicts price stabilization, despite a possible market deficit.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed the US delegation of three red lines regarding the development of Gaza, including no Turkish military involvement and no role for Hamas. He also insists on the disarmament of Hamas and the clearing of weapons from Gaza before the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Autumn is becoming a popular time for holidays in Ukraine and abroad due to lower prices and mild weather. The Carpathians, Lviv region, and Zakarpattia remain leaders in domestic tourism, while Turkey and Egypt are among the foreign destinations.
On October 23, Ukrainian clubs will play matches of the second round of the Conference League: "Shakhtar" will play against Polish "Legia" at 19:45, and "Dynamo" will meet Turkish "Samsunspor" at 22:00. Bookmakers consider "Shakhtar" the favorite, while in the "Dynamo" match, the advantage is on the side of the Turkish team.
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker will undergo scheduled back surgery next week due to persistent pain. After the operation, the 65-year-old politician will perform his duties remotely.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law allowing the deployment of Ukrainian Armed Forces units to Turkey and Great Britain for the duration of martial law. This decision will facilitate the acquisition of complex military equipment and the mastering of its use to protect Ukraine's sovereignty.
Great Britain has sent a senior officer and a small group of military personnel to Israel at the request of the United States. They will participate in an international mission to monitor the observance of the truce between Israel and Hamas.
622 legal entities and 855 individual entrepreneurs are engaged in the production of jewelry.
Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, first performed in 1995, is now used in over 90% of cases of kidney retrieval from living donors. This method has become the gold standard due to minimal invasiveness, rapid recovery, and low risk of complications.
A Russian company delivered the first batch of oil to a newly built refinery in Kulevi, Georgia. The tanker "Kayseri" delivered 105,340 tons of Siberian Light oil from Novorossiysk.
Vodafone Group and Vodafone Ukraine will begin construction of the Kardesa underwater cable system, which will connect Ukraine, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Georgia. This project, worth over 100 million euros, will enhance Ukraine's digital sovereignty and create new transit potential between Europe and Asia.
The President of Ukraine stated that his American counterpart seeks an end to the Russian-Ukrainian war, and Trump's message to stop at the line of contact is, in the opinion of the head of state, positive. At the same time, Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not consider Budapest the best platform for US-Russia negotiations.
The plane of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will have to bypass most of the European Union countries to arrive in Hungary for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The route can reach up to 5 thousand km, increasing the flight time by 3 hours.
Air Live has shown the alleged route of Vladimir Putin's plane to Budapest, where a summit with Donald Trump is planned. The 5000 km route will pass through the Caspian Sea, Iran, Turkey, the Mediterranean Sea, Montenegro, Serbia, and Hungary, which will increase the flight time by 3 hours.
In Turkey, the famous theater and television actor Arif Erkin Güzelbeyoğlu died at the age of 90. Ukrainian viewers remembered him for his role as Piri Mehmed Pasha in the series "Magnificent Century".
At the Ukrainian-Romanian border, customs officers found a man in a truck from Istanbul, hiding among packages of baby diapers. According to preliminary data, he may be a Syrian citizen, and border guards are establishing the circumstances of the illegal border crossing.
Italian newspaper Tuttosport has published a list of 25 nominees for the Golden Boy 2025 award. The list includes 20 players from the Golden Boy Index and 5 Wild-cards, the winner will be determined in November.
On October 14, the UNESCO Executive Board adopted a new decision regarding the emergency aid program for Ukraine. The organization reaffirmed its solidarity with the Ukrainian people and condemned Russian aggression.
Ukraine's U-21 national football team lost to Croatia 0-1 in the UEFA European Championship 2027 qualifiers. Ukraine is in third place in Group H with 4 points after three matches.
