The actors of the “Licurici” Republican Puppet Theatre present “Dogs with Bagels on Their Tails” /“Licurici” Theatre /11:00 AM/.

The Alexie Mateevici Theatre is holding a private preview of its new production, “How Much Life Can One Person Hold…”, directed by Dumitru Acriș and based on writings by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn /Alexie Mateevici Theatre /12:00 PM/.

The National Chamber Orchestra presents a musical performance /Organ Hall /06:00 PM/.

A performance of “The Catcher in the Rye,” based on the novel by Jerome David Salinger, will be staged /“Vasile Alecsandri” National State Theatre in Balti /06:00 PM/.

The opening gala of the Animest Chisinau International Animation Film Festival (October 29–November 1) /the Odeon Cultural Centre /06:00 PM/.

The Mihai Eminescu National Theatre presents “Anything to Declare?” /TNME /06:00 PM/.

The Romanian Cultural Institute, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Romania, is hosting the launch of “I Read and Write,” a cultural project by poet and radio and television presenter Sergiu Beznitchi /Romanian Cultural Institute, Bucharest /06:00 PM/.

The actors of the Eugène Ionesco National Theatre perform “A Day in the Life of Helen” /Eugène Ionesco National Theatre /06:30 PM/.

The public is invited to a documentary theatre performance, “A Little Cloud Passes Overhead” /Luceafarul Republican Theatre /07:00 PM/.

The third edition of the exhibition “The Artefact from YOUR Hometown” continues /National Museum of History of Moldova /20 October–10 November/.

The exhibition “Traces of the Cucuteni–Trypillia Culture in the Republic of Moldova” continues /National Museum of History of Moldova /24 September 2026–1 September 2027/.

The exhibition “Vytynanki Reality” continues, showcasing works created during the international art workshop held in Chișinău under the guidance of artist Olga Kashimbeckova as part of European Heritage Days 2026 /Chisinau City History Museum /20 September–1 November/.

The thematic exhibition “A Century of Higher Education in the Region Between the Prut and Dniester Rivers” continues /National Library of the Republic of Moldova /14 September–30 December/.

The exhibition “Urban Archaeology and the Hidden Memory of Chișinău” continues /National Museum of History of Moldova /July 17–November 30/.

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IPN NEWS AGENCY invites media representatives to a public debate on the topic: “The Security of Europe and the Eastern Flank”, the 360th edition of the series “Developing Political Culture through Public Debates”. Participants: Iulian Chifu, President of the Conflict Prevention and Early Warning Center, and Igor Botan, the project’s resident expert /IPN Agency Conference Hall, 2/2 Teatrului Lane, 3rd floor; streamed online at FB.com/ipn.md and on the Agency’s YouTube channel, with a recording available in the archive afterwards; broadcast live or as a replay on Realitatea TV, and available at www.Rlive.md /09:00 AM/.

The Superior Council of Prosecutors will hold a meeting /Prosecutor General’s Office /09:00 AM/.

UNDP Moldova, with support from Sweden and the European Union, is organizing the sixth edition of the Moldova Trade Forum /Palace of the Republic /09:00 AM/.

The National Bank of Moldova is hosting its first international conference on covered bonds and long-term mortgage financing: “From Mortgages to Markets: Building Long-Term Housing Finance” /Urban Business Centre /09:00 AM/.

The Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs will hold a meeting /Parliament, Room 718b /09:00 AM/.

Events continue as part of the “Bessarabia Academy 2026” project, under the theme “History and the Romanian Language: Touchstones of Identity Reconstruction” (27–30 October) /“Costesti” Tourist Complex /09:00 AM/.

The Party of Action and Solidarity faction in the Chisinau Municipal Council is holding a press briefing. The topic has not been announced /Chisinau City Hall /09:00 AM/.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the Independent Think Tank “Expert-Grup”, in partnership with and with the support of the Soros Foundation Moldova, are holding the closing event of the “Support for Labour Market Reform” project /Digital Park /09:30 AM/.

(NEW) The National Museum of History of Moldova is organizing the 36th edition of the scientific conference “History – Archaeology – Museology” (October 29–30) /MNIM /10:00 AM/.

Parliament will convene for a plenary session /10:00 AM/.

The Invest Moldova Agency, with support from the World Bank, is organizing “Export Vision Italia,” an event showcasing export opportunities in the Italian market for companies from the Republic of Moldova /Digital Park /10:00 AM/.

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and members of the Government present the “Building Moldova” strategic investment projects under the Republic of Moldova’s Growth Plan /Tekwill, 9/11 Studenților Street /10:00 AM/.

The Audiovisual Council will hold a meeting /CA /11:00 AM/.

The Institute of Emergency Medicine is hosting an event to mark World Stroke Day /IMU, conference hall, Building IV /12:00 PM/.

The project for the major overhaul of Industrială Street in Chișinău will be presented /Courtyard by Marriott Hotel /12:00 PM/.

The Central Electoral Commission will hold a meeting /CEC /03:00 PM/.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi is on a working visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands on October 28–29.

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European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, who has announced a visit to the Republic of Moldova during that period, is also expected to attend the conference.

The conference in Chisinau will bring together representatives of public institutions, civil society, the business community and the media to examine the stages of the accession process and how reforms can deliver tangible improvements for citizens. The first day of the conference will focus on presenting the findings of the Enlargement Package for the Republic of Moldova and assessing progress across the clusters of negotiating chapters.

The agenda includes sessions on justice reform and the fight against corruption, local government reform, preparing the economy for access to the European Single Market, the green transition, security, social protection, and agriculture. The second day will take the form of the European Integration Forum, now in its 12th edition. Discussions will focus on Parliament’s role in advancing accession negotiations, the functioning of democratic institutions, and the contribution of civil society and the media to promoting reforms, transparency, and social cohesion.

According to the organizers, the conference aims to bring together representatives of public institutions, civil society, the business community, trade unions, and the media to discuss how to translate accession commitments into reforms that deliver tangible benefits for citizens. The conference is organized by the Bureau for European Integration, the Institute for European Policies and Reforms, and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

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The vessel, sailing under the Liberian flag, was near Cape Kaliakra. It had departed from the Israeli port of Haifa carrying around 700 containers. Bulgarian authorities said that all crew members had been safely rescued in a joint operation involving the emergency services, coast guard, navy and air force.

The attack took place during a meeting in Sofia of the defence ministers of Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey focused on Black Sea security. At the close of the meeting, the three officials adopted a joint declaration calling for an immediate end to attacks on merchant vessels, which have intensified recently and resulted in casualties. According to the declaration, these incidents mark a dangerous escalation of tensions and pose serious risks to maritime safety. The three Black Sea coastal states and NATO allies reaffirmed their shared responsibility to take the necessary measures to ensure security and freedom of navigation in the region.

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According to Chisinau City Hall, financial assistance was provided to 12 large families caring for 47 children, as well as 11 families with children under guardianship or trusteeship.

Financial support was also provided to 22 families caring for 26 children with disabilities, as well as two refugee families from Ukraine caring for five children. The beneficiaries also include families facing financial hardship.

Cases involving children and families at risk were reviewed at a meeting of the multidisciplinary commission convened by the General Directorate for the Protection of Children’s Rights.

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The bill introduced by PAS MP Igor Chiriac seeks to delineate the powers of supervising prosecutors and the Prosecutor General, introduce mechanisms to oversee interventions in prosecutors’ work, and limit the justice minister’s involvement in certain decisions by the Superior Council of Prosecutors concerning prosecutors’ discipline, selection, career progression, and performance evaluation.

The government warns that requiring prior consultation with the chief prosecutor of a specialised prosecutor’s office could delay criminal investigations. It recommends setting a 48-hour deadline for submitting an opinion, clarifying that the opinion is advisory, and allowing the Prosecutor General to intervene urgently without prior consultation, provided the decision is justified afterwards.

Another provision allows the Prosecutor General’s instructions and orders to be challenged before the Court of Appeal. The Government warns of the risk of overlap between the court’s jurisdiction and that of the investigating judge, and recommends that complaints be examined under the existing judicial review mechanism. If this jurisdiction is assigned to the Court of Appeal, the procedure and the legal effects of its rulings must be clearly defined.

The government also calls for clarification of the criteria for transferring criminal cases to other investigative bodies, as well as the consequences of overturning such a decision for procedural acts already carried out and evidence gathered. It also recommends specifying the circumstances in which the Minister of Justice may not attend meetings of the Superior Council of Prosecutors.

The government proposes that the law take effect on April 30, 2027, except for the provisions concerning the Minister of Justice, which would apply one month after publication. The Prosecutor General’s Office would have six months to bring the regulatory framework into line with the new law.

The bill passed its first reading in parliament and now awaits a final vote.

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The match was played at the Hagi Academy stadium in Ovidiu, Romania. The hosts took the lead in the 26th minute through Matei Berchez, before Andrei Oancea sealed the result from the penalty spot in the second minute of stoppage time.

The return leg is scheduled for November 4 at the Small Arena of the Sheriff Sports Complex in Tiraspol. Andrei Radiola’s side will need to overturn a two-goal deficit to have a chance of advancing to the next round.

Sheriff U-19 are taking part in the competition as Moldova’s Youth League champions. If they get past Farul Constanța, the Tiraspol side will face the winners of the two-legged tie between Switzerland’s FC Zürich and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv in the third qualifying round.

The UEFA Youth League’s domestic champions path consists of three knockout rounds, played over two legs. Ten teams will qualify for the round of 32. The last team to represent Moldova in the competition was Academia Radu Rebeja in the 2024–2025 season. The Chișinău side were knocked out in the first round by Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty after losing both legs, 2–1 away and 4–1 at home.

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According to Israel’s Central Elections Committee, in addition to the two blocs, the Arab parties Ra’am and the Joint List are projected to secure an unprecedented 19 seats in parliament. Although no party has yet secured the 61 seats needed for a majority, Netanyahu and Eisenkot have each expressed their readiness to form the next government.

The final results are due to be published on November 4, after approximately 600,000 postal ballots, mostly cast by military personnel, have been counted. These account for around 10% of the total votes.

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Irina Ringaci secured three consecutive victories on her way to the final. In the round of 16, the Moldovan wrestler defeated India’s Rajnita Rajnita 10–0 by technical superiority. She then overcame Japan’s Nana Ikehata in the quarterfinals, winning by fall with the score at 6–4.

In the semifinals, Irina Rîngaci defeated Mongolia’s Enkhjin Tuvshinjargal by a fall, with the score at 6–2. In the final, Rîngaci lost to Alina Kasabieva, who had previously eliminated China’s Yongxin Feng, Uzbekistan’s Nabira Esenbaeva, and Ukraine’s Solomiia Vynnyk.

Earlier, in the men’s competition, Alexandrin Guțu won the silver medal in the 77 kg weight category. Mihail Bradu took bronze in the 82 kg category.

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry stated that the laboratory was built and equipped for practical training with financial support from the European Investment Bank through the government’s “Fruit Garden of Moldova” project.

The new building, with a total floor area of approximately 407 square metres, houses three practical training spaces: “Agricultural Mechanics”, “Agricultural Machinery Maintenance and Repair”, and “Welding and Forging”. The investment totalled around €570,000. In a press release, MAIA notes that the new facilities will help develop practical skills and train the specialists needed for a modern agricultural sector.

Earlier, as part of the same project, the Microbiology Laboratory was refurbished and equipped. Laboratory equipment, IT hardware and furniture were also purchased.

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