Tensions rise after Pakistan-Taliban border fire

Fresh armed clashes erupted on Tuesday, 14 October, between Pakistani and Afghan forces in an isolated border area, the Associated Press reported, citing DW.

French PM proposes pension reform suspension amid government crisis

France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has proposed suspending a contested plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Child development: Why emotional bond with parents is key

Every child needs a safe and supportive environment for healthy development, according to experts speaking on a Radio Moldova programme, marking European Parents’ Day.

Bucharest and Berlin: United on EU expansion and Black Sea security

Romania has reiterated its strong support for the European Union’s enlargement process, focusing on the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, and the Western Balkans.

Moldova: PM candidate Munteanu confirms PAS discussions amid transparency pledge

Economist and businessman Alexandru Munteanu has issued his first public statement since being nominated for the post of Prime Minister of the former Soviet republic of Moldova.

Where to watch: Moldova's World Cup qualifier against Estonia

The Moldovan national football team play a World Cup qualifier this evening. "The Tricolours" will travel to face Estonia.

Farmers urged to protect crops as Moldova issues frost warning

The Moldovan State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has issued a ‘yellow code’ frost warning for the entire country, in effect on 15 and 16 October.

Romania: Saint Paraskeva pilgrimage draws 20,000 queuers

In Iași, Romania, Orthodox Christians have been celebrating their patronal feast day on 14 October.

Romania vows full military support for Moldova against Russia attack

Romania’s President Nicușor Dan said the Republic of Moldova faces “no military threat” as long as Ukraine resists, and ruled out the possibility of a Russian attack on the country.

Eurovision: Israel participation decision postponed to December

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has delayed a decision on Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, scheduled for Austria, until December.

MEPs: Georgia's democracy backsliding faster than Turkey

Georgia is facing "accelerated democratic backsliding," and its people are being held hostage by a regime that has "lied" about the country's European path, according to three MEPs from the centre-left S&D group, who recently returned from Tbilisi.

Putin to use 2 million reservists abroad without mobilisation

Russia’s government has approved a bill allowing President Vladimir Putin to use its massive military mobilisation reserve for armed conflicts abroad, without formally declaring mobilisation or martial law.