Carahasani: Green energy, modern lighting, and sports infrastructure

Residents of Carahasani village, in the Ștefan Vodă district, are benefiting from three local development projects implemented over the past four years through the "European Village" and "European Village Express" national programs. The projects focus on green energy production, the modernization of public lighting, and the rehabilitation of sports infrastructure; these investments are set to help reduce community costs and improve living conditions for the village's more than 1,600 residents.

Moldova rises to 68th in the 2026 Global Innovation Index

The Republic of Moldova has climbed six places in the global innovation rankings, reaching 68th place out of the 139 economies analysed by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). At the same time, the country has rejoined the group of economies performing above expectations for their level of economic development, according to the new edition of the Global Innovation Index 2026.

Maia Sandu on Teachers' Day: "Schools should teach children to discern truth from manipulation"

President Maia Sandu sent a congratulatory message to teachers on the occasion of Teachers' Day, highlighting the role of education in a world shaped by the development of artificial intelligence, disinformation, and rapid changes in the labor market. The Head of State commended educators' work and dedication, noting that the teaching profession requires great patience, energy, and commitment.

Plague cases suspected in Irkutsk; hospitals and maternity ward quarantined

In Irkutsk, several hospitals were placed under quarantine for three weeks, the publication Liudi Baikala reports. These include Municipal Clinical Hospitals No. 1, 3, and 10, as well as the Ivan-Matrenin Children's Clinical Hospital, TV Rain reports.

Ukrainian troops used drones to deliver nearly 4 tons of food and medicine to Oleshky

On the night of October 4, units from the National Guard, the Ukrainian Armed Forces Marines, and the State Border Guard Service used drones to deliver food, medicines, and kits for children to the city of Oleshky—approximately 400 packages with a total weight of nearly 4 tons—announced Ukrainian Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi, as cited by Astra.

Chancellor Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on the morning of October 4 for an unannounced visit. DW reports it is the German head of government's first visit to Ukraine since May 2025.

Nine winemakers received awards at the "Golden Barrel" on National Wine Day

They were rewarded for their hard work and the passion they bring to transforming grapes into wine. Nine winemakers received awards today at the "Golden Barrel" (Polobocul de Aur) competition, held as part of National Wine Day. The celebration didn't stop there; Great National Assembly Square was filled with visitors who came to sample wines, taste traditional dishes, and spend their Sunday enjoying the festive atmosphere.

Lithuanian MP: "We support Moldova's EU accession"

Lithuania maintains that the Republic of Moldova's gradual European integration must serve exclusively as a bridge to full accession, not as an alternative or a permanent interim status. Remigijus Motuzas, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Lithuanian Parliament, made this statement on the Moldova 1 program "Diplomatic Dimension."

Mingir village will have a museum for 1946–1947 famine victims

The residents of Mingir village, Hâncești district, are striving to preserve the memory of the more than 1,400 people who lost their lives during the famine of 1946–1947. Local authorities plan to set up a museum dedicated to the tragedy within the House of Culture, featuring archival documents, photographs, and other testimonies from that period.

Germany has given Ukraine a €1.3 billion support package

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Germany has allocated a substantial aid package to Ukraine worth over €1.3 billion, reports Ukrainska Pravda, as cited by BBC News.

Chancellor Merz urges President Putin to end his "senseless war"

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on President Vladimir Putin on Sunday to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine—an armed conflict the German leader described as a "senseless war"—during his surprise visit to Kyiv, Agerpres reports, citing EFE.

Zelensky: Ukrainian FP-9 missile, able to hit Moscow, will be ready in autumn

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Reuters that the Ukrainian FP-9 missile, capable of reaching Moscow, will be ready in the autumn. Earlier in October, Zelenskyy had announced the first combat use of the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, which has a range of up to 250 kilometers, DW reports.