Russia oil trade: 'Shadow fleet' investigation wins EU prize

An extensive cross-border investigation into a covert shipping network that supports Russia’s oil trade and circumvents international sanctions has won the 2025 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.

Trump and Putin's Donbas pressure: Ukraine's red line

Russian President Vladimir Putin is once again trying to obtain through political and diplomatic pressure what he failed to conquer by force.

Champions League: PSG, Arsenal hit big as Dennis Man nets first goals

High-scoring thrillers and upsets marked the third round of the Champions League group stage.

Moldova: Court confiscates $430k in illegal cigarettes lacking excise stamps

A Moldovan court has ordered the confiscation of illegally imported cigarettes worth more than 7.7 million lei (approximately $430,000; £350,000).

Police exercise: Hîncești residents asked to remain calm

Special police unit 'Fulger' is holding a tactical exercise on Wednesday, 22 October, in the Hîncești district.

Louvre heist: Royal jewels worth €88m stolen in Paris robbery

The Louvre Museum reopened on Wednesday, 22 October, three days after a heist in which royal jewels valued at €88m were stolen, France24 reports.

Ukraine extends martial law and general mobilisation until 2026

Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday approved a budget amendment that boosts the defence budget by $7.7bn, and extended martial law and general mobilisation until February 2026.

Moldova’s Sandu tasks new parliament: EU accession, peace, and Moscow warnings

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has set out the key priorities for the country's new parliament, emphasising peace, security, and EU accession.

Moldova: New Parliament vows reforms and focus on EU accession

Ahead of the new Parliament’s inaugural session, Moldovan lawmakers pledged to meet the expectations of the electorate.

Russia to nationalise 'ownerless' homes in occupied Ukraine

Russia has approved plans to nationalise homes considered "ownerless" in the occupied Ukrainian regions of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.

Chișinău Summit: Social media activists from nine countries discuss democracy and freedom of expression

Around 50 activists and content creators from former Soviet states have gathered in Chișinău to discuss social media’s potential role as a tool for promoting democracy and freedom of expression.

Moldova Parliament: 12th Legislature convenes for inaugural session

Moldova’s 12th parliament convenes today, 22 October, for its inaugural session, called by a decree signed by President Maia Sandu, following the validation of the September 28 election results by the Constitutional Court.