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.

PAS candidate for Prime Minister: Transnistrian reintegration possible via economic measures

The reintegration of the Transnistrian region is possible peacefully, through economic mechanisms, claims Alexandru Munteanu, the candidate of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) for the position of Prime Minister. According to him, diplomatic efforts, combined with economic benefits, will ultimately contribute to the state's reunification. However, experts believe that the process cannot be achieved only through financial measures, because one of the main obstacles to the reintegration of the state is the illegal stationing of Russian troops on the left bank of the Nistru.

From Iași to Chișinău – the student who crosses the Prut daily for university

Universities in the Republic of Moldova are becoming increasingly appealing to international students. In the academic year 2025-2026, the number of foreign students rose by 376 compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 1,100. Many of these students are pursuing degrees in fields such as Medicine, Education, or Business. One example is Andrei Tudose, a student from Romania, who commutes daily between Iași and Chișinău to pursue his dream of becoming a dance teacher.

Former Edineț Court president, searched by CNA and prosecutors

A former interim president of the Edineț Court is being investigated in a case involving influence peddling. He is accused of demanding money to sway a court decision. Officers from the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA) and prosecutors from the Chișinău Municipal Prosecutor's Office conducted searches at the magistrate's home, office, and car, confiscating documents and other items relevant to the investigation.