Moldova says Tiraspol protest seeks to portray false unity

Moldova's Reintegration Policies Bureau says a protest in Tiraspol on Friday seeks to create a false appearance of unity and shift blame for the region's economic crisis onto Chisinau.

Fire reported at Russia’s Azot chemical plant after drone attack

A fire was reported at the Azot chemical plant in Berezniki, Russia’s Perm Krai, amid a drone attack, according to an open-source intelligence analysis cited by the Astra news outlet.

Moldova and Romania plan new cross-border tourist routes

Moldova and Romania are exploring new joint tourism routes to attract more international visitors, building on existing cross-border products and the region’s shared cultural, culinary and wine heritage.

Russian strike forces DTEK power plant to halt generation

A Russian attack on October 22 forced a DTEK thermal power plant to halt electricity generation, as strikes continued across Ukraine amid renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war.

How the Netherlands links cycling with public transport

The Netherlands has integrated cycling with public transport, allowing commuters to combine bicycle journeys with train travel. Utrecht’s large bicycle parking facility illustrates how infrastructure can make everyday journeys easier.

Moldova recycles under 1% of textile waste

Moldova generates roughly 30,000 tons of textile waste annually, yet only about 100 tons are recycled. Consequently, over 99 percent reaches landfills, severely increasing pressure on the local environment.

Moldova election body faces Comrat gridlock ahead of regional vote

Moldova’s central authorities face severe logistical hurdles in Gagauzia as regional leaders withhold administrative support ahead of combined gubernatorial and legislative elections scheduled for November 15, officials said on Wednesday.

Zelenskyy signals readiness to freeze front line under peace deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is prepared to accept a ceasefire freezing current front lines, provided Western allies guarantee Ukraine's future security against renewed Russian aggression.

Moldova advances Trump Liberty Line power project

Moldova’s Parliament approved a bill in its first reading on October 22 to accelerate construction of the Trump Liberty Line, a US-funded 400-kV power link with Romania designed to strengthen the country’s energy security.

Moldova expands dual pension rights for disabled people

Moldova's parliament has approved legislation allowing people with severe disabilities since childhood to receive both disability and survivor's pensions, regardless of when their supporting family member died, from January 1, 2027.

Thousands welcome marching students in Belgrade ahead of tense vote

Thousands of people flooded the streets of Belgrade on Wednesday evening to welcome students who marched across Serbia ahead of Sunday’s tense early parliamentary elections.

Property values triple in Moldova as mayors debate tax hikes for 2027

Following a recent cadastral reevaluation that tripled most property values in Moldova, local mayors are divided on adjusting tax rates to prevent a severe hike in citizens' financial burdens by 2027.