Nato Chief Mark Rutte seeks Trump’s help to end Russian aggression in Ukraine

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte is in Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump.

Budapest Summit: Trump cancels talks with Putin over war pace

The US President Donald Trump has confirmed he cancelled the meeting planned with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, which was scheduled for this week.

EU's €1.9bn Boost: Moldova’s Parliament Speaker explains PAS economic shift

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu has stated that the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) sought a candidate with an economic background for the premiership, citing the need to efficiently use the EU's €1.9 billion Economic Growth Plan.

$300k World Bank grant fuels Moldova's walnut success

Moldovan walnut farmers are reporting a significantly larger harvest this year, thanks largely to investments in high-yield varieties and modern irrigation systems.

Maia Sandu begins consultations to designate new PM candidate

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is starting consultations to name a new candidate for Prime Minister. She has invited parliamentary factions and groups to the talks.

EU journalism prize for Russia oil sanctions 'shadow fleet' report

An extensive cross-border investigation into a covert shipping network that supports Russia’s oil trade and circumvents international sanctions has won the 2025 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.

Why Putin wants Donbas: Russia's military stronghold goal

Russian President Vladimir Putin is once again trying to obtain through political and diplomatic pressure what he failed to conquer by force.

UCL Round 3: PSG 7-2 Leverkusen; Arsenal 4-0 Atletico; PSV 6-2 Napoli

High-scoring thrillers and upsets marked the third round of the Champions League group stage.

Organized Crime Prosecutors seize 7.7 million lei of smuggled cigarettes in Moldova

A Moldovan court has ordered the confiscation of illegally imported cigarettes worth more than 7.7 million lei (approximately $430,000; £350,000).

Hîncești Police Training: Officials warn public on rumours

Special police unit 'Fulger' is holding a tactical exercise on Wednesday, 22 October, in the Hîncești district.

€88m Louvre jewel heist highlights museum security flaws

The Louvre Museum reopened on Wednesday, 22 October, three days after a heist in which royal jewels valued at €88m were stolen, France24 reports.

Kyiv extends martial law and boosts defence budget by $7.7bn

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.