EBU delays Israel Eurovision decision amid boycott calls

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has delayed a decision on Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, scheduled for Austria, until December.

Georgia 'hostage' to regime, EU support crucial – MEPs

Georgia is facing "accelerated democratic backsliding," and its people are being held hostage by a regime that has "lied" about the country's European path, according to three MEPs from the centre-left S&D group, who recently returned from Tbilisi.

Russia’s new law allows reserve deployment in Ukraine

Russia’s government has approved a bill allowing President Vladimir Putin to use its massive military mobilisation reserve for armed conflicts abroad, without formally declaring mobilisation or martial law.

Mexico floods: Death toll rises to 64 as heavy rains hit

The death toll from torrential rains in Mexico has risen to 64, with more than 60 people reported missing in the central and eastern states, say Mexican authorities.

Moldova: Political party stripped of state funds over campaign violations

The "Democracy at Home" Party (PDA) has been stripped of its state budget allocations for 12 months, effective from November 2025, after the Supreme Court upheld the Central Electoral Commission's (CEC) appeal and rejected claims by lawyers for the party, which is led by Vasile Costiuc.

Moldova needs 'sacrificial' PM to balance EU reforms, expert says

Moldova needs a new government that can balance EU-mandated structural reforms with domestic economic impact following the unexpected resignation of Prime Minister Dorin Recean, a security expert says.

Chișinău economy: Capital generates 60% of Moldova's GDP

The capital Chișinău accounts for over 60% of the Republic of Moldova's economy and is widening the gap with the rest of the country, according to economic analyst Veaceslav Ioniță.

Chisinau: Moldova's capital marks City Patron Day

The capital of Moldova, Chișinău, is celebrating its City Patron Day—known locally as 'Hram'—on 14 October.

Chișinău Mayor Ceban eyes parliament for capital’s solutions

Chișinău mayor Ion Ceban says he hopes to secure parliamentary solutions for some of the capital's issues.

A new option for parents: Stem cell collection at birth is now available in the Republic of Moldova

Mothers in the Republic of Moldova have the opportunity to collect stem cells from umbilical cord blood immediately after birth and store them indefinitely at the only specialized bank in the country. This relatively new option allows for the potential use of these cells in treating over 80 serious conditions, including cancer, autism, and diabetes.

Guțul–Popan case: The defense is seeking full acquittal, while prosecutors uphold the legality of the sentence

On Monday, the lawyers for Comrat Mayor Evghenia Guțul and Svetlana Popan, the former secretary of the "Șor" Party, once again requested the court to overturn their convictions. Similar to the previous hearing, both defendants participated via videoconference and denied the charges brought against them by the prosecution. In contrast, the prosecution argues that the evidence presented establishes the guilt of Guțul and Popan.

Study: Every third child in Moldova lives in poverty. Expert: "They need help today"

The rate of absolute poverty among children in the Republic of Moldova has reached a concerning level, affecting more than one-third of all minors. A study conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in collaboration with UNICEF Moldova revealed that last year, 17% of children experienced extreme poverty.