Serbia's elections: a referendum on its future and Vučić's power

The parliamentary elections in Serbia, scheduled for October 25, are viewed by many as a referendum on the country's future and development trajectory. Aleksandar Vučić, who has stepped down as president, intends to lead the Serbian Progressive Party list he represents and secure the prime minister position.

Poland probes threat against Tusk and defence minister

Polish security services held an emergency meeting on Sunday after receiving information about a possible attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

Foreign drivers join Chisinau’s taxi workforce amid labour shortages

Taxi companies in Chisinau are hiring foreign nationals, including Ukrainians and Uzbeks, as drivers seek immediate income and employers look for reliable staff amid labour shortages.

Unemployed individuals can receive over 300,000 lei to start a business

Unemployed individuals in the Republic of Moldova wishing to start their own business can benefit from consulting, assistance, and subsidies of up to 309,000 lei, provided through the National Employment Agency (ANOFM). Over the past five years, the agency has awarded 77 subsidies, creating 124 jobs across 32 regions of the country. According to ANOFM data, 115 of these jobs have been sustained, representing 89% of the total subsidized positions.

Trump’s call for Zelensky’s removal divides international leaders

Ukrainian officials have defended President Volodymyr Zelensky after US President Donald Trump called for him to leave office, prompting sharply differing reactions from Moscow and European politicians.

Moldova PM calls 14C heating remark a poor choice

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has criticised a minister’s remarks about living in 14C homes, arguing that outdated district heating systems prevent many households from controlling their energy consumption.

EU rejects US diesel waiver, vows to maintain Russia sanctions

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that suspending US sanctions on Russian diesel will provide Moscow with vital revenue to finance its continuing military aggression against Ukraine.

US lawmakers move to block Russian oil purchases

U.S. lawmakers are preparing a bipartisan bill to ban Russian oil purchases after President Donald Trump eased restrictions on Russian diesel, prompting criticism from Republicans and Ukraine’s allies.

Yandex services crash after strikes hit Russian data centers

Widespread outages hit tech giant Yandex across Russia and several foreign markets on Sunday following a strike against one of its regional data centers in the city of Vladimir.

Kasparov says Trump's policies help Putin

Russian opposition figure Garry Kasparov has warned that US President Donald Trump's policies are helping Vladimir Putin, urging Europe to strengthen its response to Russia's war against Ukraine.

Moldova eyes Ukrainian gas imports as prices soar

Moldova will explore natural gas imports from Ukraine as Kyiv eases export restrictions, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said, acknowledging delays in securing long-term supply contracts.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, injuring at least 30

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama on Sunday, injuring at least 30 people, damaging hundreds of buildings, and triggering over 100 aftershocks across central provinces, emergency officials reported.