Moldova's inflation rate hits 7.3% as food prices soar

The cost of food staples in Moldova has increased compared to last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Kremlin's hybrid warfare threatens Moldova's elections

Moldova faces a surge in Kremlin-backed hybrid attacks ahead of its upcoming elections, with methods including espionage, sabotage and disinformation campaigns.

Yanukovych's appeal against EU sanctions rejected

The European Union’s General Court has rejected a decade-long appeal by Viktor Yanukovych, the former Ukrainian president, to lift sanctions against him. The ruling was reported by DW.

Russian warship damaged in Ukrainian drone attack near Novorossiysk

Ukraine's military intelligence has announced that one of Russia's Black Sea Fleet vessels was damaged in an operation near Novorossiysk.

Ruble sinks to multi-month lows against dollar and euro

Russia’s ruble continues to weaken on the Moscow Exchange, hitting multi-month lows against the dollar, euro, and yuan.

EU hasn’t slowed Moldova’s accession over Ukraine, false claim debunked

A new disinformation campaign was initiated by the Russian press and adopted by pro-Kremlin channels. It falsely claims that the European Union (EU) has abandoned plans to accelerate the Republic of Moldova's accession due to Ukraine's objections. According to checks by Stopfals.md, the information attributed to the publication Politico is fabricated and is part of a coordinated manipulation operation.

Creators of Moldova’s first plane begin construction of the second aircraft

The first airplane entirely constructed in the Republic of Moldova was recently launched at the Vadul lui Vodă airfield. This two-seater sports aircraft can reach speeds exceeding 320 km/h and has a cost of over 200,000 euros. In an interview with Radio Moldova, one of the project's creators stated that his team is currently working on building a second airplane of the same class.

Moldova emerging as medical tourism hub for dental care and plastic surgery

More than 100 delegates from 50 countries, including specialists in medicine, tourism, and innovation, will participate in the seventh edition of the Global Healthcare Travel Forum. This event is scheduled to take place from September 25 to 28 in Chisinau as part of the "Moldova Tourism Forum" platform. Natalia Ciobanu, the President of the Moldovan Medical Tourism Association (ATMM), informed Radio Moldova that the forum is organised in the context of Moldova holding the presidency of the Global Healthcare Travel Council (GHTC).

Ex-SIS deputy director Alexandru Bălan detained 30 days in Romania

Alexandru Bălan, the former deputy head of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) of the Republic of Moldova, was placed under preventive arrest for 30 days, according to Romanian media reports. This court decision can be appealed. He is accused of disclosing state secrets concerning Romania to KGB officers in Belarus.

Clandestine cigarette factory near Leușeni seized, 160,000 cigarettes confiscated

Another illegal cigarette factory was uncovered by law enforcement near the Romanian border. A foreigner was arrested, according to a statement from the Customs Service.

Espionage and corruption infiltrate Moldova; elections seen as key to blocking Russia’s plans

The Republic of Moldova is at the forefront of confronting the hybrid influence of the Russian Federation. The elections on September 28 represent not only a test of internal democracy but also a security challenge for the entire region. Political analyst Laurențiu Pleșca said in a special edition of Moldova 1 TV that Moscow has refined its destabilization tactics, employing electoral corruption, disinformation, and the infiltration of institutions as strategic tools against European Union (EU) states.

Macron seeks fifth PM amid political crisis

President Emmanuel Macron is searching for his fifth prime minister in under two years after opposition parties united to oust center-right premier François Bayrou over his unpopular plans for budget austerity.