Moldova: The female army major and the UN peacekeeping mission

A military officer with the Ministry of Justice, Major Stela Alexandrov chose her career out of a lifelong belief in values such as honesty, integrity, and discipline—principles that have guided her entire career.

Moldova's medical tourism boom: Attracting patients from around the world

Moldova is emerging as a popular destination for international patients, who are increasingly choosing private clinics for high-quality, modern medical services at affordable prices.

Moldova marks Independence Day with new public TV campaign "The Country Is Us"

To mark Independence Day, the public broadcaster Moldova 1 has launched a new campaign, "The Country Is Us." The project highlights the stories of ordinary but remarkable people who, through their work and passion, help build Moldova's future.

Germany vows 'unwavering' support for Ukraine, says finance minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin must be aware that Germany's support for Ukraine is unwavering, German Finance Minister and Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday.

Houthi attacks on Israel: Airstrikes hit Yemen's capital, Sanaa

Six people were killed and 86 injured in Israeli airstrikes on the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on Sunday, Reuters reports. The Houthi health ministry later confirmed the death toll.

US customs tax changes halt Moldova post shipments

Moldova's national postal service has temporarily suspended shipping parcels to the United States. The measure, which came into effect on Monday, August 25, does not affect letters and documents, which can still be sent.

US Vice President J.D. Vance: Ukraine war could end in six months

Speaking in an interview with US broadcaster NBC, J.D. Vance, the country’s Vice President, said he was optimistic that Russia's war in Ukraine could be over within six months.

Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap: Soldiers and civilians freed on Independence Day

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a further prisoner swap with Russia, which saw a group of soldiers and civilians return home. Most of them had been held captive since 2022.

Ukrainian Orthodox Church denies decorating Moldovan politician Igor Dodon

Two days after socialist leader Igor Dodon posted photos on social media of a diploma and an award he allegedly received from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the Kyiv Metropolis, which is canonically subordinate to the Russian Patriarchate, issued an official statement denying the purported decoration. "The information is untrue," read the statement from Metropolitan Onuphrius' office.

Donald Trump Russia-Ukraine peace talks deadline: What happens next?

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would know within a fortnight if progress was possible in his attempt to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Citing "immense hatred" between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, he again spoke of the possibility of imposing new sanctions on Russia or abandoning his mediation efforts. The report came from Agerpres, citing Reuters.

Vegetable sales fall in Russia amid inflation

Fresh vegetable sales in Russia have plummeted. Their sales volume dropped by 2.6% over the year to July 2025, according to data from Nielsen, which was cited by the Russian business daily Kommersant.

Azerbaijan leader Aliyev We must be prepared for war

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev says authorities in Baku are monitoring "sources" of new threats and strengthening the country's military to ensure its security, The Moscow Times reports.