EU journalism prize for Russia oil sanctions 'shadow fleet' report

An extensive cross-border investigation into a covert shipping network that supports Russia’s oil trade and circumvents international sanctions has won the 2025 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.

Why Putin wants Donbas: Russia's military stronghold goal

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

UCL Round 3: PSG 7-2 Leverkusen; Arsenal 4-0 Atletico; PSV 6-2 Napoli

High-scoring thrillers and upsets marked the third round of the Champions League group stage.

Organized Crime Prosecutors seize 7.7 million lei of smuggled cigarettes in Moldova

A Moldovan court has ordered the confiscation of illegally imported cigarettes worth more than 7.7 million lei (approximately $430,000; £350,000).

Hîncești Police Training: Officials warn public on rumours

Special police unit 'Fulger' is holding a tactical exercise on Wednesday, 22 October, in the Hîncești district.

€88m Louvre jewel heist highlights museum security flaws

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

Kyiv extends martial law and boosts defence budget by $7.7bn

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.

Maia Sandu sets Moldova’s new Parliament on course for EU Treaty signing

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has set out the key priorities for the country's new parliament, emphasising peace, security, and EU accession.

Moldovan lawmakers pledge EU path ahead of first session

Ahead of the new Parliament’s inaugural session, Moldovan lawmakers pledged to meet the expectations of the electorate.

Moscow plans to seize property in occupied Ukrainian regions

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

Content creators and activists meet in Chișinău to boost democracy via social media

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.

PAS Majority: Moldova's new parliament holds first session after election

Moldova’s 12th parliament convenes today, 22 October, for its inaugural session, called by a decree signed by President Maia Sandu, following the validation of the September 28 election results by the Constitutional Court.