Ukrainian drone barrage hits Russian data centers and airports

Ukrainian forces launched more than 500 drones across several Russian regions overnight, sparking fires in Saratov industrial sites, crippling online services, and grounding flights across all four major Moscow airports.

Moldova opens two key EU accession clusters in Luxembourg

Moldova officially opened EU accession negotiations on Clusters 2 and 3 in Luxembourg on October 13, bringing 17 key chapters of the European acquis onto the active negotiating table.

Moldova pours €77M into Chisinau urban renewal projects

Moldova’s government is currently deploying €76.9 million (approx. 1.5 billion MDL) into infrastructure across the Chisinau municipality, targeting long-neglected residential yards, educational facilities, and public healthcare institutions.

Maia Sandu calls for a greener, safer European capital

Moldovan President Maia Sandu called for a greener, safer and more liveable Chișinău on Wednesday, as the capital marked 590 years since its first documented mention.

Gagauzia opens 67 polling stations for regional elections on Nov. 15

Voters in Moldova's autonomous region of Gagauzia will cast ballots across 67 polling stations on November 15 to elect both their regional legislature and the new Governor (Bashkan).

EU disburses €2.86 billion military aid tranche to Ukraine

The European Union disbursed €2.86 billion (approx. 57.3 billion MDL) in military assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday under its broader €90 billion support loan facility, Ukrainian media reported.

Moldova probes Russian taxi app Yandex over security

Moldovan law enforcement agencies are actively monitoring Russian ride-hailing giant Yandex, with the government weighing potential regulatory sanctions over tax evasion and severe cybersecurity risks, Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea said.

Venice Commission warns Moldova against stripping absent MPs of seats

The Venice Commission urged Moldovan lawmakers to drop proposed rules that would automatically strip deputies of their mandates for refusing the oath of office or accumulating prolonged unexcused absences.

Ukraine front-line towns stockpile wood as energy strikes persist

Residents in the war-battered Ukrainian city of Izium are stockpiling firewood and installing backup boilers as relentless Russian strikes threaten power and heating supplies ahead of a harsh winter.

Finland urges EU to tighten visa rules for Russian citizens

Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has urged the European Union to tighten visa restrictions on Russian citizens, outlining five proposals in a letter ahead of an EU foreign ministers' meeting in Luxembourg.

Moldovan youths develop devices for health and Braille learning

Two young inventors in Moldova have developed two devices designed to support cardiovascular health monitoring and help visually impaired people learn to read Braille by touch.

Moldova’s EU path to 2030 hinges on reforms and geopolitics

Moldova has opened negotiations on two more European Union accession clusters, bringing 24 of 33 chapters into talks as political scientist Cristian Pîrvulescu says membership by 2030 remains possible.