Dormition Fast, one of the year’s most important, started

Orthodox Christians in the Republic of Moldova entered the Fast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary today, August 14, which will last until August 28. It is one of the four great fasting periods in the Orthodox calendar and precedes the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, celebrated in the old style at the end of the month.

Moldova fights disinformation, blocks TikTok channels

Moldovan authorities have called for the blocking of 443 TikTok channels involved in spreading disinformation that impacts national security and social stability.

Russia’s rare advance puts pressure on Ukraine negotiations

Over the past few days, Russian troops have made an unexpected advance on Ukraine's eastern front near the city of Dobropillia, penetrating several kilometers into Kyiv-controlled territory.

Police ask Chișinău mayor to block Șor protest

The National Police is asking Chișinău City Hall not to authorize a protest scheduled for August 16, which was announced by the convicted fugitive Ilan Șor.

Trump, Putin to meet in Alaska amid controversy

The U.S. administration and the Kremlin have scheduled a summit between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.

Controversial judge Mihail Diaconu found dead in Chișinău

Former judge Mihail Diaconu was found dead this morning, at approximately 7:30 a.m., under a bridge in the capital, with a gunshot wound to the head.

Trump's tariff policy reshapes global trade

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, August 11, that postpones the implementation of new tariffs on goods imported from China for 90 days, CNBC reports, citing a White House official.

Fugitive Șor offers cash for protests amid police warnings

Moldovan police are warning citizens that promises of payment for participating in protests are a serious violation of the law and can lead to criminal liability.

Gagauzia faces institutional crisis over elections

Gagauzia's autonomous region is facing a major institutional deadlock. The current mandate of its People's Assembly is about to expire, and the region's governor, Evghenia Guțul, has been sentenced to seven years in prison in a first-instance ruling.

Guțul's conviction sparks political row in Gagauzia

The People’s Assembly and the Executive Committee of Gagauzia have deemed the conviction of Bashkan Evghenia Guțul "illegal" and "politically motivated" in the case of the former Șor Party's illegal financing.

Israel's war on Hamas: Gaza City offensive looms

Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan to destroy the radical Islamist movement Hamas and take control of Gaza City, according to international agencies AP and Reuters, who announced the decision on Friday, August 8.

IPN investigation: Ilan Shor key player in global network bypassing Russia sanctions via shell firms, crypto, and banks in Central Asia & Middle East

Moldovan fugitive Ilan Shor, who was convicted in the "billion-dollar theft" case, has resurfaced at the heart of an international network with significant financial and geopolitical implications. An investigation published by IPN reveals that the politician plays a crucial role in a complex scheme designed to evade international sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation. This scheme involves a network of companies, banks, digital currencies, and commercial channels operating in countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, Mongolia, Egypt, and others.