NATO’s Rutte: Don’t overestimate Russia’s military might

The European Union (EU) is planning a so-called 'anti-drone shield' to be fully operational by 2027, the European Commission has confirmed.

NATO PURL Program Pledges $1B Monthly Aid for Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the progress in supporting Ukraine, emphasizing the direct link between Ukraine's security and that of the Alliance's members.

Chisinau-Tiraspol tensions: Sandu rules out direct talks with Transnistrian leader

Chisinau rejects the idea of a direct meeting between President Maia Sandu and the Transnistrian leader, Vadim Krasnoselsky, who has called for talks with the country's president.

New methodology to hike Moldova's bus fares by 20%

Bus and minibus fares for regional and inter-district transport in Moldova could increase by up to 20% starting March 1, 2026.

Chisinau Stock Exchange opens with €300m investment target

The Moldova International Stock Exchange, a strategic institution aimed at developing the capital market and strengthening financial stability, was established by the Government on Wednesday, October 15.

Moldova capital budget stalled: Mayor Ceban blames opposition

Chișinău, the capital of Moldova, is operating in October without an approved annual budget for 2025.

PM Recean steps down as Moldova names Munteanu as next leader

Moldova’s Prime Minister Dorin Recean is confident that Alexandru Munteanu, the governing party's nominee to lead the new Government, will move things 'in the right direction,' emphasizing that Mr Munteanu's experience suits him for 'the two aspects we had to address – security and justice reform, the cornerstones of a healthy economy.'

Moldova government spokesperson bids farewell

The Moldovan Government's spokesperson, Daniel Vodă, has delivered a farewell address following the Cabinet's final meeting before the results of the recent parliamentary elections are validated.

Ukraine: Zelensky revokes citizenship of Odessa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov

The mayor of Ukraine’s key port city of Odesa, Gennadiy Trukhanov, has been stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who signed the decree on 14 October.

£600m UK drone investment for Ukraine, experts to Moldova

The latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, attended by more than 50 nations, including US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, will be co-chaired by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and his UK counterpart, John Healey.

PSB Bank sanctions link to Moldovan vote-buying scheme exposed

A supporter of a banned Moldovan party will face trial for voter bribery ahead of the country's parliamentary election.

Brussels general strike: Flights and public transport affected

A nationwide general strike led to the grounding of most planes at Belgium's two main airports and paralyzed public transport across Brussels.