Farmers urged to protect crops as Moldova issues frost warning

The Moldovan State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has issued a ‘yellow code’ frost warning for the entire country, in effect on 15 and 16 October.

Romania: Saint Paraskeva pilgrimage draws 20,000 queuers

In Iași, Romania, Orthodox Christians have been celebrating their patronal feast day on 14 October.

Romania vows full military support for Moldova against Russia attack

Romania’s President Nicușor Dan said the Republic of Moldova faces “no military threat” as long as Ukraine resists, and ruled out the possibility of a Russian attack on the country.

Eurovision: Israel participation decision postponed to December

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

MEPs: Georgia's democracy backsliding faster than Turkey

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.

Putin to use 2 million reservists abroad without mobilisation

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.

64 dead, 60 missing in Mexico after week of torrential rain

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.

Supreme Court Decision cuts state money for "Democracy at Home" Party

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.

PAS vows new government will complete Moldova's EU integration path

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.

Moldova: Why 60% of economic activity is in Chișinău

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.

Why Moldova's Chisinau celebrates Hram on 14 October

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

Ceban rules out ministerial role, stays Chișinău mayor

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