Watch: Meteorite Causes Dazzling Display Over Portugal and Spain
A meteorite illuminated the night sky over Portugal and Spain last night.
Bogdan Nigai
Israeli Airstrikes Rock Gaza: US Diplomatic Push Amid Conflict
Israeli aircraft and tanks conducted airstrikes in various areas of the Gaza Strip overnight, according to reports from local residents.
Ukraine Sinks Russian Minesweeper in Black Sea
On Saturday night, the Ukrainian military destroyed a Kovrovets minesweeper belonging to Russia's Black Sea Fleet, according to a statement from the Ukrainian Navy press service, which cited the BBC. The Ukrainian General Staff later confirmed this information.
Georgia Vetoes Russia-Style Foreign Agent Law
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, welcomed the veto by Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili of the controversial "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" bill. This legislation sparked mass protests across Georgia.
Germany Needs €3.8 Billion More to Bolster Ukraine Aid
The German Defense Ministry has announced a pressing need for an additional €3.8 billion to bolster Ukraine's military aid.
Hidden Cash Bust at Moldova Airport: Passengers Caught
The Moldovan Customs Service announced that two passengers travelling from Istanbul to Chișinău attempted to smuggle over $83,000 into the country without declaring the cash.
EU Still Getting Russian Oil? Turkish Transit Under Scrutiny
Despite the oil embargo imposed on Russia in early 2023, Russian oil continues to reach the European Union, but labelled as Turkish.
EU Negotiations Hinge on Moldova's Attorney General Appointment
The deadline for submitting applications for the position of Attorney General has elapsed.
Moldova Expands Homeownership Programs for Youth
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has announced plans to expand access to state-backed mortgages for homeownership.
Moldova Busts Money Smuggling Ring from Moscow
The Customs Service announced the opening of a criminal case investigating the smuggling of approximately $130,000 and over 2.3 million lei into the country.
Blinken delivers some of the strongest US public criticism of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday delivered some of the Biden administration’s strongest public criticism yet of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza, saying Israeli tactics have meant “a horrible loss of life of innocent civilians” but failed to neutralize Hamas leaders and fighters and could drive a lasting insurgency, AP reports.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms: A citizen of the Republic of Moldova was detained during the protests in Georgia
The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Baku informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) in Chisinau that a Moldovan citizen was detained during the protests in Georgia. According to MAE representatives, the Moldovan authorities are in contact with the Georgian authorities.