France deploys patrol aircraft to monitor the western Black Sea

France has deployed an Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft to Romania at Bucharest’s request, to monitor the western Black Sea amid repeated attacks on commercial shipping.

Stroke cases are rising among young people in Moldova

Doctors in Moldova are warning that strokes are increasingly affecting people in their 30s and 40s, urging the public to recognize symptoms and call emergency services immediately.

Memorial reports 69 deaths linked to political persecution

At least 69 people subjected to politically motivated persecution in Russia have died since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, according to a Memorial report published in October 2026.

Moldovan parents are not required to pay school funds

Parents in Moldova are not required to contribute to class or school funds, pay for repairs or buy furniture, according to Ala Revenco, head of the Parents Solidarity Association.

Villa Vie Odyssey suspends world voyage in Cambodia

Villa Vie Residences suspended the Odyssey’s world voyage in Cambodia on October 27, forcing 203 passengers to leave the ship as soaring fuel costs strained the operator’s finances.

Moldova admits more than 2,430 foreign students in 2026

Moldova admitted more than 2,430 foreign students in 2026, up about 5.2% from the previous year, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Education and Research.

Irina Rîngaci returns home with her silver medal from the World Championship

At the airport, the athlete was welcomed with flowers, applause, heartfelt emotion, and congratulations. This achievement once again confirms that Irina ranks among the world's best wrestlers. Irina Rîngaci won the silver medal at the World Wrestling Championships held in Astana. The athlete from the Republic of Moldova reached the final in the under-65-kilogram weight category, where she competed for the world title.

EBRD guarantees €25 million to a Moldovan bank for small business loans

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Republic of Moldova—including those led by women and young people in the regions—will have access to new financing totaling up to 50 million euros. This has been made possible through a new risk-sharing guarantee, worth 25 million euros, provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to OTP Bank Moldova.

Head of the Chancellery for Romania’s new Prime Minister is from Moldova

On Monday, October 26, the Prime Minister of Romania, Luca Niculescu, appointed Oleg Ungureanu as Head of the Prime Minister’s Chancellery, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette. Oleg Ungureanu is originally from the Republic of Moldova and a graduate of the University of Chernivtsi, but he has worked at Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE).

Small farms in villages can have up to 30 cattle, 150 sheep or goats, and 5,000 quails

People in rural areas will be able to establish or legalize small-scale farms, even within the boundaries of their localities. To do so, owners will need local council approval and must comply with regulations on environmental protection, public health, and animal welfare. Parliament adopted the draft law on Thursday, October 29, in its second reading, with the votes of 68 deputies.

Chisinau aims to join the EU's procurement mechanism for cheaper gas and fund citizen compensation

The Republic of Moldova seeks to join European mechanisms for the joint procurement of natural gas, which would allow it to purchase fuel at more favorable prices. Authorities in Chișinău state that, although the country has secured the necessary stocks for the current cold season, procurement costs remain high. This issue was addressed by the Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, at a meeting of European Union energy ministers held on October 29 in Luxembourg.

Two separatist officials in Tiraspol lose Moldovan citizenship

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, has signed decrees revoking the Moldovan citizenship of three individuals, including two members of the so-called Supreme Soviet in Tiraspol. The third person reportedly obtained citizenship despite a negative assessment issued by the Intelligence and Security Service.