Rutte: Trump is 'only person' who can end Ukraine war ahead of Washington talks

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

Trump and Putin's Donbas pressure: Ukraine's red line

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

Louvre heist: Royal jewels worth €88m stolen in Paris robbery

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

Ukraine extends martial law and general mobilisation until 2026

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.

Russia to nationalise 'ownerless' homes in occupied Ukraine

Russia has approved plans to nationalise homes considered "ownerless" in the occupied Ukrainian regions of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.

Chișinău Summit: Social media activists from nine countries discuss democracy and freedom of expression

Around 50 activists and content creators from former Soviet states have gathered in Chișinău to discuss social media’s potential role as a tool for promoting democracy and freedom of expression.

Former Edineț Court president, searched by CNA and prosecutors

A former interim president of the Edineț Court is being investigated in a case involving influence peddling. He is accused of demanding money to sway a court decision. Officers from the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA) and prosecutors from the Chișinău Municipal Prosecutor's Office conducted searches at the magistrate's home, office, and car, confiscating documents and other items relevant to the investigation.

Census 2024 | About 85% of the inhabitants of the Republic of Moldova declare themselves Romanian/Moldovan

About 85% of the inhabitants of the Republic of Moldova declare themselves Romanian/Moldovan, according to the final results of the 2024 Population and Housing Census, presented on October 20 by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Also, 79.9% of the population declared Romanian and "Moldovan" as their mother tongue.

CSP reports show Prosecutors Victor Furtuna and Mihail Ivanov have no integrity issues

The Head of the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), Victor Furtuna, and Mihail Ivanov, prosecutor at the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA), are financially and ethically sound.

Minister announces she will not join Munteanu Government

The acting Minister of Health, Ala Nemerenco, announced on Tuesday, October 21, on her Facebook page that she will not be part of the future government.

Psychologists warn: dropping out of school has long-term impact on children

In recent years, the number of school dropouts in the Republic of Moldova has decreased significantly, dropping from 250 to 100 children. However, this issue remains serious and is closely related to family poverty and a lack of emotional and educational support. Psychologist Lilia Dubița notes that students who drop out of school risk facing social exclusion and engaging in problematic behaviors. In response, Alexei Buzu, the acting Minister of Labor and Social Protection, emphasizes that the authorities are increasing their efforts to prevent such situations.

Moldova delays VAT on car imports until EU accession

The implementation of VAT taxation on imported cars into the Republic of Moldova will be delayed. This announcement was made by PAS deputy Radu Marian on Telegram. It is proposed that this tax regime will come into effect when the country joins the European Union.