Trump and Zelensky clash over Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, sparking fears that Washington could scale back military and intelligence aid to Kyiv, Reuters reported.

Moldova may cut other spending to fund energy aid

Moldova may cut spending in other areas to finance energy compensation during the 2026–2027 cold season if the government fails to secure additional funding from international partners, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said.

Moldova seeks EU recognition for electronically signed documents

Moldova is working to align its digital rules with EU standards so electronically signed documents could eventually be accepted by European institutions, reducing the need for citizens abroad to travel home for paperwork.

Moldova seeks to keep 7% tax rate for IT companies after EU accession

The Republic of Moldova aims to maintain the preferential tax regime for companies within the Moldova IT Park even after joining the European Union. The authorities have requested a transition period of five to six years, during which the park’s residents would continue to benefit from the existing incentives. Currently, approximately 3,000 companies pay a single 7% tax rate, guaranteed by law until 2035. A framework for the future of this tax regime is expected to be agreed upon with the European Commission by the end of 2027.

New cyberattack hits Government services; Platforms will remain offline on Monday

Several digital public services in the Republic of Moldova will remain unavailable on Monday, October 26, after authorities detected a new attempted cyberattack on government systems. Among the affected services are those related to the submission and issuance of permits and authorizations. About 15 specialists are working to secure the platforms, and authorities have not yet announced when they will restore full functionality.

“I slept in the bathroom, protected by three walls”. Prime Minister Tofan on nights under bombardment in Kyiv

Nights spent on a mattress in the bathroom, explosions near his home, and windows shattered twice by missile attacks—these are some of the experiences Vasile Tofan—currently the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova—lived through in Kyiv following the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, he was in Ukraine with his family and learned of the war through a phone call around 5:00 a.m. A few days later, he brought his wife and children to the Republic of Moldova, but he kept travelling to Kyiv, where bombardments had become part of daily life.

Moldova plans public sector pay rises of up to 37% in 2027

Moldova plans to raise some public sector salaries by up to 37% from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said, estimating the reform's cost at 3.5 billion to 5.5 billion lei.

Bulgaria elects its president amid the Ukraine war and Black Sea drone attacks

Bulgarian citizens head to the polls on Sunday, October 25, to elect their president. The vote comes six months after the parliamentary elections won by Prime Minister Rumen Radev's party and is seen as an early electoral test for the current administration. Although 27 candidates are in the race, the main frontrunners are the incumbent, Iliana Iotova, and former interim Prime Minister Andrei Ghiurov. The campaign has been marked by debates concerning the war in Ukraine and security in the Black Sea, following a series of drone attacks on commercial vessels.

Moldovans can now access military archives to learn about their ancestors' service in the Romanian Army

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova can obtain information about their grandparents and great-grandparents who served in the Romanian Army between 1918 and 1944. Documents held in Romanian military archives contain details regarding their military service, education, families, and property. Access to this information will be facilitated through a cooperation agreement between the archival institutions of the two countries, as announced on October 22 by the National Archives Agency (ANA) in Chișinău.

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan expects rising electricity prices

Electricity prices in the Republic of Moldova could rise soon. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan acknowledges that tariffs for end consumers are likely to rise, following a request from Energocom to raise the regulated price at which it supplies a portion of the electricity. The head of the government stated that it is too early to determine the exact extent of the increase in utility bills; however, he pointed to estimates from the leadership of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), which has indicated a potential price hike of approximately 15%.

Cyberattack on Moldova's digital services: 11 million requests for citizens' data

Several digital public services in the Republic of Moldova were the target of a large-scale cyberattack, involving approximately 11 million access requests aimed at the illicit acquisition of personal data. The incident occurred on the night of October 22, and authorities halted the attack the following day. Authorities warn that some government platforms may experience operational difficulties or be temporarily unavailable while security checks continue.

Moldova’s Army uses polygraph tests for personnel with access to classified information

Military personnel and other members of Moldova’s National Army with access to classified information may be required to undergo polygraph tests as part of measures to prevent information leaks and strengthen institutional security. Authorities have amended the legislation and procured the necessary equipment to implement the new screening procedures. Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatîi said Russia continues to show strong interest in information held by state institutions, while the risk of attempts to obtain such information remains high.