Heavy rain warning: Yellow Code issued across Moldova

Heavy, continuous rain is affecting Moldova, prompting weather authorities to issue a severe warning.

Moldova: Ex-leader Plahotniuc's arrest upheld after appeal

A fresh appeal by former Moldovan Democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc to challenge his detention has been rejected by the Centru Court of Appeal.

Russian official hints at Moscow role in Europe drone incidents

Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former President and Prime Minister and current Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, has commented on a series of recent drone incidents across several European countries.

Georgia opposition leaders charged after violent protests

The EU condemned the local elections in Georgia, held amid a climate of opposition repression and pressure on civil society, while tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Tbilisi to protest against the authoritarian drift of the ruling party, "Georgian Dream."

Climate change blamed for Moldova tree planting failure

The afforestation campaign in Mălăiești, Orhei district, failed, after only 39.6% of the more than 200,000 seedlings planted last autumn took root.

Justice reform crucial for Moldova’s economy, says US State Dept

Moldova has made progress in economic and democratic reforms but continues to face serious challenges from endemic corruption, excessive bureaucracy, and an unstable judiciary, a new US State Department report warns.

Moldova: Chișinău City Day programme and celebration schedule

Chișinău, the capital of Moldova, has released the programme for its annual City Day celebrations on 14 October.

World Bank-backed irrigation project fights drought and secures Moldova's farming future

Farmers in the Ștefan Vodă region, an area heavily reliant on agriculture, have suffered greatly from drought in recent years, with some ready to abandon their businesses.

Orhei: EPI investigates toxic discharges into Răut River

The Environmental Protection Inspectorate (EPI) has launched an investigation after reports of a chemical discharge into the Răut River.

Cheaper EU banking: Moldova integrates into SEPA zone

The Republic of Moldova became an operational member of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) on Monday, 6 October.

Moscow airspace closes as Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian regions and Crimea

On the night of 5–6 October, Ukrainian forces struck multiple targets in Russia and in Russian-annexed Crimea. Russian authorities announced the temporary closure of airspace over several cities.

Merz: Russia behind unarmed reconnaissance drones in Europe

Air traffic at Oslo's main international airport was temporarily suspended Monday morning, after a Norwegian Air pilot reported seeing multiple drones near the airfield, the Reuters news agency reports.