Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
-
Sweden will allocate a €63M military aid package to Ukraine, including defense industry investment.
As part of previous military aid packages to Ukraine, the Swedish government will provide our country with €63M in financial support, or approximately SEK 720M. €20M will go to supporting Ukraine’s defense industry, within the Danish model’s framework, which is… Continue Reading
-
Turkey expects an increase in bilateral trade volume with Ukraine after the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement.
One expert believes that with the Free Trade Agreement between Turkey and Ukraine going into effect, bilateral trade volume will increase from $6.1B in 2023 to $10B quickly, and logistical movements will become much easier. Tax rebates will also be applied to some… Continue Reading
-
Russia has destroyed about 60 million square meters of housing in Ukraine; outdated housing legislation will be updated.
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, about 60 million square meters of housing have been destroyed or significantly damaged, reported the head of the Parliamentary Committee on Urban Planning, Olena Shulyak. According to her, before the war… Continue Reading
-
The World Bank predicts a historic oil surplus that will cause prices to fall in 2025.
The World Bank predicts that in 2024-2025 global oil supply will exceed demand by an average of 1.2 million barrels per day. This surplus will likely limit the price effects from an even wider conflict in the Middle East. Such a significant oversupply has only been… Continue Reading
-
Russia’s refusal to return body of Ukrainian journalist slows death investigation
washington — Investigations into the death in Russian custody of Viktoria Roshchyna are being hampered by Moscow’s refusal to return the body of the 27-year-old Ukrainian journalist. Ukraine earlier this month announced that Roshchyna had died in Russian custody on September 19. She had… Continue Reading
-
Government appoints new deputy foreign minister
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to appoint Mariana Betsa as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. The government’s press service announced this on social media, Ukrinform reports. “At its meeting on October 29, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine… Continue Reading
-
Earth is becoming ‘increasingly uninhabitable,’ scientists warn
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email Earth is becoming “increasingly uninhabitable” as the planet continues to warm due to climate change. A group of 80 researchers from 45 countries is warning… Continue Reading
-
Mysterious Secrets of Octopus Arms Revealed in Unprecedented Detail : ScienceAlert
Compared with the arms of an octopus, our own bony limbs are about as flexible as old tree branches. It stands to reason that the anatomy within the cephalopod’s sucker-speckled appendages ought to be as unique as the animals themselves. Mapping the weave of nerves and muscles within octopus… Continue Reading
-
Finance Ministry places government bonds for UAH 23.2B
On October 29, 2024, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine raised UAH 23.16 billion (in equivalent) to the state budget at an auction for the placement of domestic government bonds. The ministry’s press service wrote this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. “Today, the… Continue Reading
-
Hailstorms and floods sweep through parts of Spain
Spain has been hit by torrential rain and hailstorms, triggering flash flooding across multiple regions. At least seven people have been reported missing after being swept away by floods and travel has been disrupted. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in a post on X he was following reports of… Continue Reading
Got any book recommendations?