Fallen fruit: Why rotting apples pose a major pest risk

Fallen fruit left to rot at the base of trees can become a major source of infection and pests, warns consulting agronomist Daniel Drăgan.

Lukashenko seeks 'great deal' as Belarus eyes end to sanctions

Belarus has proposed talks with European Union countries to normalise relations, in a bid to end the political isolation it has faced since 2020, European diplomatic sources told Reuters.

Bucharest explosion: 66 people housed after fatal apartment block blast

Following Friday's explosion in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, 66 people were given hotel accommodation, and more than 280 received psychological counselling.

Credit reliance surges in Moldova as incomes fail to keep pace

Moldovans are increasingly relying on credit to meet day-to-day costs, as incomes fail to keep pace with high inflation.

High nitrates: Why Moldova’s wells fail water safety standards

More than half of all public water supplies in Moldovan villages have failed quality tests, according to the National Public Health Agency (ANSP).

Zelenskiy and Trump meet to discuss arms, peace prospects

An electrical transformer in Russia's Ulyanovsk region was set alight following a Ukrainian drone attack, Russian channels on Telegram reported on Tuesday, 18 October.

Analysis: Why Putin’s historical lecture killed Trump's Peace deal

Vladimir Putin frequently uses opportunities to deliver lengthy, historical explanations of why he believes Ukraine should belong to Russia, referencing events from centuries ago. The Moscow Times reports this.

US will not supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, says Trump

The US will not provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, despite President Zelensky's visit to Washington to secure them.

Flu can be prevented — experts urge vaccination

Health authorities started a national flu vaccination campaign, distributing 240,000 vaccine doses to health institutions across the country. Immunization is particularly recommended for at-risk groups, including the elderly, children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic conditions. Specialists emphasize that vaccination is the safest and most effective way to prevent complications associated with the flu.

ANSA moves from counter to screen, fully digitalizing public services

The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) is launching nine more digital services for legal entities. The initiative was carried out in partnership with the Electronic Governance Agency (AGE), with the new services available on the EVO, servicii.gov.md and MCabinet.gov.md platforms.

New local elections: parties fighting for mayors and local councilors in six villages and towns

Residents of six communes, villages, and cities in the Republic of Moldova will vote on November 16 to elect their mayors. In two of these locations, which have participated in the voluntary amalgamation process, residents will also elect local councilors.

Almost 12,000 women in the Republic of Moldova suffer from breast cancer

The number of breast cancer cases, which is the most common type of cancer among women in the Republic of Moldova, is on the rise. One-third of these cases are diagnosed at advanced stages of the disease, when treatments are often ineffective.