Turkey: 'Terrorists' attack Interior Ministry in Ankara

A blast was heard in the heart of the Turkish capital on Sunday, Turkish media reported, saying it was in the area that houses both the Parliament and the Interior Ministry, DW reports.

Five new cargo vessels heading for Ukrainian Black Sea ports

Five new ships are on their way to Ukrainian sea ports using a new corridor opened to resume predominantly agricultural exports, an alternative arrangement to the Black Sea grain deal blocked by Russia, the MarineTraffic database showed on Sunday, Reuters reports.

US Congress averts government shutdown, passing stopgap bill

A government shutdown was prevented after Congress passed a stopgap funding measure ahead of a critical midnight deadline in a whirlwind day on Capitol Hill, CNN reports.

Pro-Russian politician wins Slovakia’s parliamentary election

A party headed by a pro-Kremlin figure came out top after securing more votes than expected in an election in Slovakia, preliminary results show, in what will likely pose a challenge to NATO and EU unity on Ukraine, CNN reports.

EU's Borrell visits Odessa, reiterates support for Ukraine

The European Union's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, visited Odessa on an unannounced visit on Saturday, according to Ukrainskaia Pravda. In a post on Twitter, Borrell said that Odessa is a beautiful historic city that should be in the news for its culture, not as a target of Putin's war.

Moldovan education minister announces new program to support teachers

Moldovan Education and Research Minister Dan Perciuc has pledged to address the problems in the country's education system, but he said it will take time and resources.

NATO membership in Moldova: Public opinion remains divided

Analysts say that Moldova's public opinion on NATO membership is generally unfavourable, influenced by both the Soviet legacy, in which NATO was seen as an enemy, and Russian propaganda.

Over 100,000 people flee Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia

Over 100,000 people have fled the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia since September 24, according to the Armenian government.

New design unveiled for Moldova's National Philharmonic

The architectural design for the renovation of the National Philharmonic of Moldova was presented at the Cultural Forum, which was held for the first time in Chișinău. Architects say the vision is based on a modern approach, and the future concert hall will meet acoustic performance standards.

MEPs approved the European Council’s decision to increase the number of European Parliament seats

The number of MEPs will increase in 2024 to reflect demographic changes in the EU since 2019, reads a press release of the European Parliament.

The volume and number of Moldovan products exported to India is increasing

The Republic of Moldova exported five times more apples, pears and quinces to India in 2022 than in 2018, said trade specialist Stela Corobcean. According to her, our export capacities could increase, as New Delhi authorities annually import 14 percent of food products, and Moldovan farmers offer a better price than foreign farmers.

2.8 million people affected by Morocco earthquake, minister says

Morocco's earthquake has damaged 2,930 villages nestled in the High Atlas mountains, home to a total population of 2.8 million people.