Nov 12, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC

The Moldovan government has published the full text of a technical-military cooperation agreement signed with Ukraine on 26 October in Kyiv, aiming to address public scrutiny surrounding the deal. Moldovan authorities emphasised that the bilateral framework focuses on aerial defence and combating drone threats, while explicitly prohibiting offensive actions or the deployment of military personnel.

Officials maintained that the partnership will not compromise Moldova's stance on remaining unaligned in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The release of the document follows political debate regarding the scope of defense commitments between the two neighboring nations.

Sources: TV8, Ziarul de Gardă, Newsmaker, Moldova1, HotNews

Bulgarian prosecutors investigating the massive chain-reaction crash on the Trakia highway have decided to release the detained Romanian heavy goods vehicle driver. Law enforcement authorities initially questioned the driver following allegations that his truck decelerated sharply in dense fog, triggering consecutive pileups that left up to 12 people dead and dozens injured.

Investigators have interviewed 44 witnesses to reconstruct the events surrounding the disaster, which involved over 70 vehicles across both lanes of the major transport corridor connecting Sofia and Burgas. While emergency crews completed the removal of wreckage and restored traffic flow, forensic specialists continue analyzing vehicle telemetry and driver statements. Medical personnel remain focused on treating injured survivors, including a second Romanian national who is recovering from severe injuries.

Sources: Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă

Kévin Tessier, the 39-year-old suspect behind the racist terror attack in Trappes, admitted during police custody that he targeted his victims based on ethnicity and religion. According to investigators, Tessier stated he acted "on behalf of France" and expressed hope to "become an example for the French." The assault left one person dead and several others injured.

While under interrogation by anti-terrorism officers, Tessier exhibited detached and erratic behavior, claiming he had simply done what he had to do. A recent report revealed that he was previously named in a 2024 complaint for violence involving a French-Tunisian citizen, an investigation that remains ongoing.

Sources: France24, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Libération, RTBF Info

Şahap Kavcıoğlu, the head of Turkey's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), has officially requested permission from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to step down from his role. The resignation comes amid intensifying allegations surrounding the regulatory body's connection to recent investment fund turmoil within the nation's capital markets.

In a public statement shared on social media, Kavcıoğlu rejected all accusations aimed at him and the authority. However, he stated that he chose to resign to protect the BDDK from suffering further reputational damage as public scrutiny mounts. Kavcıoğlu's departure represents the latest high-profile exit linked to the unfolding financial investigation.

Sources: Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Daily Sabah

Belgian law enforcement officers were involved in a shooting on Saturday evening in Bierbeek, situated in Flemish Brabant. According to local authorities, a man sustained gunshot wounds around 18:30 during an intervention conducted near the linguistic border on Bevekomsestraat. The rounds were reportedly discharged by an officer serving with the Ardennes Brabançonnes police zone. Local police leadership confirmed the incident, though details regarding the suspect's condition and the events leading up to the gunfire have not been disclosed. The shooting occurs alongside ongoing public discussion over recently approved legislation expanding police authority for residential entries targeting specific foreign nationals.

Sources: Le Soir, RTBF Info.