- Over the past week, Ukrainian officials and politicians have re-launched efforts to make electronic asset declarations secret. Lawmakers from three parties drafted a bill that stipulates that undercover employees of law enforcement agencies file secret paper declarations under the procedure set by the agencies themselves. Critics see the efforts as an attempt by officials to hide ill-gotten wealth, which is denied by the authorities.
- About 11,500 people took part in the 9th annual Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon on Oct. 7. See photos and videos from the event.
- The sale of the NewsOne opposition television channel on Oct. 5 and the previous sale of the 112 Ukraine channel triggered accusations that pro-Russian politician Viktor Medvedchuk and President Petro Poroshenko had effectively taken over the channels through proxy owners. Both deny it.
- Kyiv experienced one of its hottest Septembers in 137 years, Ukrainian meteorologists report.
- A pro-Russia party has won the most votes in the general election in Latvia.
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