Bulgaria budget protest turns violent, 10 injured

Thousands of people took to the streets in Bulgaria to stage a major Bulgaria budget protest against the proposed 2026 budget draft Bulgaria.

Moldova appeal court to rule on Nesterovschi's 12-year corruption sentence

The Centru Court of Appeal in Chișinău is set to announce its verdict on December 23 in the high-profile case of former deputy Alexandr Nesterovschi.

Tatiana Cociu resigns as Orhei mayor after Ilan Șor’s withdrawal

The Orhei Mayor, Tatiana Cociu, who has been absent from the city since late September, submitted her resignation one day after the convicted fugitive Ilan Șor announced he was suspending his "social projects" in the Republic of Moldova and withdrawing his political support for his associates.

New school reorganization starts: 73 institutions affected

School reorganization is set to be implemented gradually across institutions with low enrollment figures.

Chișinău construction firm faces 8 million lei tax evasion probe

Top executives of a Chișinău construction company are under investigation for a major tax evasion scheme, a financial crime amounting to approximately 8,000,000 lei.

IGM suspends residence permit applications from December 2

The General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) has suspended, effective December 2, the procedure that allowed foreign citizens to simultaneously submit files for their right of residence and the issuance of a residence permit.

US-Russia peace talks: Europe fears a deal that fails to weaken Russia

President Donald Trump’s Senior Advisor, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are scheduled to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday for US-Russia peace talks focused on ending Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II.

Giurgiulești-Reni border crossing suspended after drone attack on Bolgrad

The Giurgiulești–Reni border crossing point (BCP) was temporarily suspended overnight from Monday to Tuesday following a drone attack on the city of Bolgrad in Ukraine, near the border with the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova–EU accession talks dominate parliamentary committee session

Chișinău's Parliament is set to host the 16th session of the Republic of Moldova–EU Parliamentary Association Committee (PAC).

Maia Sandu calls CSS meeting over hybrid threats to Moldova

The Supreme Security Council (CSS) will meet on Tuesday, December 2, convened by President Maia Sandu, to examine the increasing risks to the Republic of Moldova’s security.

Hong Kong fire investigation launched after 151 deaths

The Hong Kong authorities will create an independent commission led by a judge to investigate the causes of the city's deadliest fatal blaze in decades, Chief Executive John Lee announced on Tuesday.

Canada joins the European defense program SAFE, gains access to €150 billion fund

The European Union and Canada announced Monday, December 1, the official accession of the Ottawa government to the European defense program, Security Action for Europe (SAFE).