Missile strikes postal depot in Ukraine's Odesa, 14 injured

Ukrainian officials said a Russian missile attack injured 14 people Thursday at a postal facility in the southern city of Odesa, Reuters reports.

Tens of thousands protest in Georgia as parliament advances 'foreign influence' bill

The Black Sea Caucasus nation has been gripped by mass anti-government protests since April 9, after the ruling Georgian Dream party reintroduced plans to pass a law, which critics say resembles repressive Russian legislation used to silence dissent, AFP reports.

First 250 volunteers, trained for fair monitoring of secondary school graduation exams

More than 250 people responded to the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Research to participate as volunteers in the monitoring of the 9th grade graduation exams, the institution announces in a statement.

Georgia condemned for crackdown on protesters opposing ‘foreign agents’ bill

Western politicians and diplomats have called for a halt to spiralling violence in Georgia after security forces used water cannon, teargas, stun grenades and rubber bullets to break up a peaceful rally against a “foreign influence” bill overnight, The Guardian reports.

Russian missile kills three in Ukrainian port of Odesa

A Russian missile attack killed three people and injured three others in the Ukrainian port of Odesa early on Wednesday, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said, Reuters reports.

Four undeclared violins were detected at Leușeni Customs

Four undeclared violins were detected at Leușeni Customs. According to the Customs Service, the musical instruments, "supposed to be of cultural value", were found in the car of a 34-year-old Moldovan traveling from Romania to the Republic of Moldova.

UK expresses its support for our country. David Cameron: " We will always stand with Moldova and its people, defending their democratic choice to pursue a path of freedom, independence and sovereignty"

UK will support the Republic of Moldova and its people will always stand with Moldova and its people, defending their democratic choice to pursue a path of freedom, independence and sovereignty, said the Foreign Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, David Cameron, following the meeting with his counterpart Moldovan Mihai Popșoi, on a visit to London.

Turkish police detain more than 200 protesters amid May Day clampdown

Turkish police on Wednesday fired tear gas and rubber bullets and detained more than 200 protesters after authorities banned May 1 rallies at Istanbul's historic Taksim Square. More than 40,000 police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent protesters from gathering, Le Monde reports.

EU Probes Meta: Political Content & Disinformation

The European Commission has formally launched an investigation into Meta's management of political content on its Facebook and Instagram platforms.

Moldova: Free College or Work in Assigned Field?

The Rectors' Council of Moldova is urging the government to revoke a policy that compels students financed by the state budget to repay the cost of their education if they fail to secure employment in their field of specialisation, as mandated by distribution assignments.

Latvia Boosts Ukraine's Defences with New Aid Package

Latvia approved a new military aid package for Ukraine, bolstering both its air defence and intelligence capabilities, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announced on April 30.

Moldova-EU Power Link: A Step Toward Energy Independence

A 190-kilometre long overhead power line is planned for construction in the coming years.