From arrival to responsibility: EU revamps asylum, migration

In a significant development for European migration policy, the European Parliament and the Spanish Presidency of the Council have reached a groundbreaking provisional agreement on the core elements of five key regulations, according to a Council of the EU Press release.

Belgrade unrest: Opposition rejects Vucic's "unfair" victory

Serbia's political landscape erupted in protest following Sunday's parliamentary elections, as opposition leaders challenged President Aleksandar Vucic's victory under a cloud of widespread electoral fraud allegations, according to Politica.eu.

Biden abandons plans for trade pact with UK

President Joe Biden has abandoned plans for a trade deal with the United Kingdom that would have paved the way for a comprehensive post-Brexit trade agreement, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday.

Cancer screening: Saliva test hopes emerge

With global cancer cases projected to hit 28.4 million by 2040, researchers at Sweden's University of Gothenburg propose a novel approach: a simple saliva test for early detection.

2023 Legislative Scorecard: Inside Moldova's political arena

2023 witnessed the Moldovan Parliament grapple with an intricate tapestry of legislative advancements, persistent regional security anxieties, and internal political discord.

Moldova vote: Venice commission flags concerns

The Council of Europe's Venice Commission has cast doubt on the legality and timing of Moldova's recent electoral reforms, expressing concerns about potential manipulation and advocating for stricter criteria for candidacy limitations.

Moldova gears up for early EU negotiations

Capitalising on a critical window of opportunity, Moldovan experts and officials are advocating for a swift launch of EU accession negotiations before the European Parliament elections in June 2024.

Moldova: CSP election keys justice reform

Underscoring its pivotal role in propelling stalled justice reforms, President Maia Sandu called for the prompt election of a new Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) this week.

KIV retires: Chisinau Airport embraces RMO

Signalling a strategic shift towards international alignment and independent identity, Chisinau International Airport will implement a new International Air Transport Association (IATA) code, RMO, effective January 18, 2024.

Moldova farmers lobby for permanent grain import limits

Moldovan farmers are pressing the government for a permanent import quota regime on cereals and oilseeds, mirroring systems in Romania and Bulgaria.

Moldova's EU bid hinges on three key reforms

Moldova's aspirations to join the European Union face a critical juncture, as completing three outstanding recommendations from the European Commission remains the primary obstacle to launching formal accession negotiations.

Wagner defector exposes Ukraine atrocity orders

A former officer of the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary force, is set to provide crucial testimony at the International Criminal Court (ICC) concerning alleged atrocities against civilians in Ukraine. Igor Salikov, 60, fled Russia and currently resides in the Netherlands.