Medvedev: Europe’s drone 'epidemic' is a way to scare them

Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former President and Prime Minister and current Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, has commented on a series of recent drone incidents across several European countries.

Georgia: EU condemns 'repressed' local elections amid protests

The EU condemned the local elections in Georgia, held amid a climate of opposition repression and pressure on civil society, while tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Tbilisi to protest against the authoritarian drift of the ruling party, "Georgian Dream."

Moldova tree survival rate drops to 39% at Mălăiești site

The afforestation campaign in Mălăiești, Orhei district, failed, after only 39.6% of the more than 200,000 seedlings planted last autumn took root.

Moldova: US report warns on 'endemic corruption' risk to economy

Moldova has made progress in economic and democratic reforms but continues to face serious challenges from endemic corruption, excessive bureaucracy, and an unstable judiciary, a new US State Department report warns.

Chișinău City Day 2025: Full programme and concert lineup

Chișinău, the capital of Moldova, has released the programme for its annual City Day celebrations on 14 October.

Moldova drought: How new irrigation systems are saving farmers in Crocmaz

Farmers in the Ștefan Vodă region, an area heavily reliant on agriculture, have suffered greatly from drought in recent years, with some ready to abandon their businesses.

Răut River pollution: Chemical discharge probed near Orhei

The Environmental Protection Inspectorate (EPI) has launched an investigation after reports of a chemical discharge into the Răut River.

Moldova’s SEPA entry cuts euro transfer costs for citizens

The Republic of Moldova became an operational member of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) on Monday, 6 October.

Ukraine strikes Russia and annexed Crimea: Drone attacks hit power plant, oil facility

On the night of 5–6 October, Ukrainian forces struck multiple targets in Russia and in Russian-annexed Crimea. Russian authorities announced the temporary closure of airspace over several cities.

Oslo Airport drone sightings: Merz blames Russia for 'unprecedented' flights

Air traffic at Oslo's main international airport was temporarily suspended Monday morning, after a Norwegian Air pilot reported seeing multiple drones near the airfield, the Reuters news agency reports.

Bulgaria and Balkans: Floods, snow, and extreme weather chaos

The death toll from catastrophic floods on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast has risen to at least five, with hundreds of residents evacuated from the path of surging waters.

New START treaty extension is a ‘good idea,’ Trump says

Donald Trump called Russian leader Vladimir Putin's proposal to extend the New START Treaty—the last major nuclear arms control pact—a "good idea." The treaty expires in February 2026.