The media announced the date for the assessment of Ukraine’s application to the EU; There is a strong outbreak of hepatitis A in Vinnitsa. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
The European Union’s executive authorities intend to present an assessment on November 8 of the progress made by Ukraine in its application for membership in the bloc, Reuters reported. It will be a key step in the EU’s decision on whether to start accession talks with Ukraine, the three officials said. Ukraine is expected to receive a positive recommendation, possibly with additional conditions related to anti-bribery and minority rights. The last question was raised by Hungary. In turn, President Vladimir Zelensky, speaking via video link to the European Commission on Tuesday, said the highest priority for Ukraine was to be ready to make a political decision this year about starting negotiations. on membership in the European Union.
An outbreak of viral hepatitis A was recorded in Vinnitsa. 93 cases have been officially registered in the city. Among the patients were 16 children. Epidemiologists still do not know where and how people became infected, because among the patients there are representatives of different ages, all regions of Vinnitsa and different types of activity. Sick children also study in different schools. For laboratory testing, 66 water samples were collected from public drinking water sources, private wells, drinking water sales points, or the distribution network. Of these samples, 53 have been tested and comply with sanitary standards. Doctors do not give any forecasts, because, on the one hand, the source of the spread of the disease is unknown, and on the other hand, the situation is complicated by a long incubation period.
German defense concern Rheinmetall and JSC Ukrainian Defense Industry formed a joint venture. It is reported that the joint venture will service and repair equipment received by Ukraine from partners, and the enterprise will also localize the production of top models of Rheinmetall AG equipment.
During the operation of the new temporary sea corridor, Ukraine exported about 700 thousand tons of grain, mainly to European and African countries. This was stated by the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Nikolai Solsky. According to him, the number of ships calling at the ports is increasing every day. During the operation of the new corridor, 38 ships entered the ports, more than 30 were left, of course, not all of them had grain. Solsky said that more Ukrainian products are now exported through the Danube through Romania.”
During the fighting between the Israeli army and the terrorist group Hamas, 22 citizens of Ukraine were killed. Foreign Ministry Speaker Oleg Nikolenko announced this on Tuesday, September 24. According to him, the number of confirmed victims among Ukrainians in Israel is 19 dead and one missing. Three Ukrainian citizens died in the Gaza Strip. It was also learned that two children, who are citizens of Ukraine, were killed in Gaza city due to rocket attacks. These are siblings who are 9 and 6 years old. Their mother is Ukrainian, originally from Kharkov. He survived.
Source: korrespondent
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