Day's main headline, September 27, 2023: Latest Updates Showcased in Today's Newscast
Canada Expresses Regret Over Honor to Nazi Veteran in Parliament
In a regrettable turn of events, Canada has extended apologies for an incident in its parliament where a veteran of the SS, Yaroslav Hunka, was honored. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed this matter on September 27, 2023, expressing deep regret for unknowingly applauding Hunka—a veteran who fought alongside the Nazis during World War II—during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
During the visit, Hunka was given a standing ovation and celebrated as a Ukrainian hero, sparking controversy due to his past associations. In response to this incident, House Speaker Anthony Rota, who had introduced Hunka, stepped down from his position.
The incident has shed light on the complex historical relationships between Ukraine, Canada, and former Nazi veterans, resulting in significant political fallout in Canada.
In Regards to Estonia:
The Estonian parliament failed to adopt a law on the demolition of Soviet-era monuments, as it was rejected by President Alar Karis in March. The proposed law, which sought to amend the Building Code, would have allowed authorities to make decisions including the demolition of monuments to Soviet soldiers, who had liberated Estonia from German-fascist occupiers. However, Karis withheld his approval due to unclear provisions in the document that he deemed potentially unconstitutional.
In the Economic Sphere:
Unemployment in Russia remained at historically low levels in August, maintaining the 3% rate that was previously recorded in July. According to Rosstat, during the same month, 2.3 million individuals aged 15 and over were registered as unemployed, while the total labor force stood at 76.5 million.
Automobile production in Russia doubled year-on-year in August, with 294 thousand passenger cars produced from January to August. However, this figure represents a 9.6% decline compared to the same period in 2022. In a positive development, 13.3 thousand trucks were produced in August, marking a 19.8% increase over 2022 and a 7.3% growth compared to July.
On the Global Market:
Gold dropped below the $1,900 mark per troy ounce on the Comex exchange, with the price falling to this level for the first time since March 15, 2023. Meanwhile, silver was trading at $22.81 per troy ounce on the same exchange.
- Concerns about the potential impact on the general-news and politics landscape arose as a controversial decision was made in Canada's parliament to honor a World War II veteran with Nazi associations, Yaroslav Hunka.
- The failure to adopt a law on the demolition of Soviet-era monuments in Estonia's parliament, due to its rejection by President Alar Karis, has raised questions about the fate of these monumental structures and their relevance to Estonia's current political and historical landscape.
- Amidst global economic concerns, gold prices on the Comex exchange dipped below $1,900 per troy ounce, marking a significant decline since March 2023, and highlighting the volatility of the finance and investing sectors.
