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Bill news — October 31, 2026

Publications tagged with Bill published on October 31, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

15 publications

  2. WorldBillLawMiddle East

    Zelensky Visits Turkey to Discuss War in Ukraine and Black Sea Security with Erdogan

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Istanbul on October 31, 2026, for a working visit with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The primary topics of discussion included the ongoing war in Ukraine, regional and international developments, and the security situation in the Black Sea, with a focus on the Russia-Ukraine war and maritime navigation. Zelensky's visit comes amidst growing concerns about attacks on commercial ships and infrastructure in the Black Sea.
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  5. WorldBillMiddle EastUkraine

    Russia, Kenya Sign Work Cooperation Agreement

    Russia and Kenya have signed an agreement to establish an intergovernmental commission on labor and social protection. Additionally, Russia's Federal Labor and Employment Service (Rostrud) and Kenya's Ministry of Labour have signed a memorandum to facilitate the employment of Kenyans in Russia. The agreement provides for the exchange of experiences in labor law, worker protection, and digitalization, and the establishment of a joint committee to coordinate actions.
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  6. WorldBillLawMiddle East

    Majority of Finns Approve of President Stubb's Call to Putin

    A poll conducted by Taloustutkimus for Ilta-Sanomat found that around 75% of Finns approved of President Alexander Stubb's phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The call, initiated by Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, was described as 'open and business-like' by Stubb. The poll, conducted on October 28-29, 2026, saw 34% fully agreeing and 41% partially agreeing with the statement that Stubb acted correctly. Only 13% disagreed. Age groups showed varying levels of approval, with those aged 80 and above showing the highest support at 91%.
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  7. WorldBillLawMiddle EastNorth America

    G20: European Ministers Refuse Joint Photo with Lavrov

    European ministers at the G20 meeting in the US refused to participate in a joint photo with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, leading to the cancellation of the traditional group photo. This decision was a symbol of the ongoing tensions between the West and Russia, particularly over the war in Ukraine. Some ministers, like Germany's Heiko Maas, argued that posing with Lavrov would send the wrong visual signals and that there could be no return to 'business as usual' with Russia.
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  9. WorldBillAsiaMiddle East

    Greece to Proceed with Electrical Interconnection to Cyprus Without Turkish Permit

    Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakes has reiterated that the electrical interconnection project between Greece and Cyprus will proceed without seeking a permit from Turkey. Marinakes emphasized that the project will follow International Law and the scheduled timetable, and any Turkish obstruction will be addressed accordingly. The project aims to connect the Greek mainland with the island of Cyprus via an underwater cable, aiming to reduce energy costs and enhance energy security.
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  13. WorldBillMiddle East

    Protests in Brazil Over President Lula's Arrest

    Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Brazil on Saturday to demonstrate against the arrest of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Lula was taken into custody after a court ordered his imprisonment for corruption and money laundering. The protests, organized by leftist groups and labor unions, called for his immediate release and criticized the judiciary and the current government led by President Jair Bolsonaro.
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  14. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Italy Blames Germany for Gas Price Spike

    The price of gas has sharply increased, with Italy blaming Germany for delays in filling storage facilities. Italy's energy minister, Alessandro Noce, criticized Germany for prioritizing the privatization of energy companies over gas storage, leading to higher prices. The gas price reached 103.43 euros per megawatt hour, the highest level since mid-December 2022. Italy has spent hundreds of millions of euros filling its storage facilities, which are now nearly 91% full, compared to Germany's 61.7%. An Italian official warned that the gas price could reach between 150 and 180 euros per megawatt hour if January is cold.
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