Moldova approves tax hikes and household VAT relief for 2027

Moldova’s parliament passed the country’s 2027 fiscal and customs policy on October 22, raising taxes on hospitality businesses, dividends and several consumer goods while introducing VAT relief on household energy consumption.

Moldova completes delivery of 240,000 flu vaccine doses

Moldova’s National Agency for Public Health has received a second batch of 120,000 flu vaccine doses, completing the 240,000-dose supply procured for the 2026–2027 season.

Chisinau rejects claims of economic pressure amid Tiraspol protest

Moldova's Reintegration Policies Bureau says a protest in Tiraspol on Friday seeks to create a false appearance of unity and shift blame for the region's economic crisis onto Chisinau.

Drone attack reported near Russian chemical plant in Berezniki

A fire was reported at the Azot chemical plant in Berezniki, Russia’s Perm Krai, amid a drone attack, according to an open-source intelligence analysis cited by the Astra news outlet.

Moldova seeks to attract more visitors with joint tourism routes

Moldova and Romania are exploring new joint tourism routes to attract more international visitors, building on existing cross-border products and the region’s shared cultural, culinary and wine heritage.

Ukraine faces fresh attacks as Zelensky backs front-line freeze

A Russian attack on October 22 forced a DTEK thermal power plant to halt electricity generation, as strikes continued across Ukraine amid renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war.

Dutch stations show how bikes and trains work together

The Netherlands has integrated cycling with public transport, allowing commuters to combine bicycle journeys with train travel. Utrecht’s large bicycle parking facility illustrates how infrastructure can make everyday journeys easier.

Moldova struggles with 30,000 tons of textile waste

Moldova generates roughly 30,000 tons of textile waste annually, yet only about 100 tons are recycled. Consequently, over 99 percent reaches landfills, severely increasing pressure on the local environment.

Chisinau and Gagauzia trade blame amid mounting election friction

Moldova’s central authorities face severe logistical hurdles in Gagauzia as regional leaders withhold administrative support ahead of combined gubernatorial and legislative elections scheduled for November 15, officials said on Wednesday.

Kyiv weighs frontline freeze as Washington pushes trilateral talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is prepared to accept a ceasefire freezing current front lines, provided Western allies guarantee Ukraine's future security against renewed Russian aggression.

Moldova fast-tracks US-funded power link to Romania

Moldova’s Parliament approved a bill in its first reading on October 22 to accelerate construction of the Trump Liberty Line, a US-funded 400-kV power link with Romania designed to strengthen the country’s energy security.

Severe disability pension rules to change from January 2027

Moldova's parliament has approved legislation allowing people with severe disabilities since childhood to receive both disability and survivor's pensions, regardless of when their supporting family member died, from January 1, 2027.