Ukraine strikes Titan-Barikady missile plant in Volgograd

The Ukrainian military struck the Titan-Barikady defense plant in Volgograd with FP-5 Flamingo missiles on Saturday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.

Moldova restricts heavy trucks during heatwave

Moldova will temporarily restrict the movement of heavy goods vehicles with a maximum authorised weight exceeding 12 tonnes on national roads from 28 June to 1 July, amid yellow, orange and red heat alerts, the National Roads Administration (AND) announced.

France wins World Cup Group I as Senegal sets African scoring record

The France national football team secured the top spot in World Cup Group I following a commanding 4-1 victory over Norway at Boston Stadium.

Moldova issues water safety alert amid summer heatwave

The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) issued an urgent appeal for public adherence to water safety protocols. The alert comes as soaring summer temperatures drive large crowds to natural water bodies across the country.

Egypt reach World Cup knockout stage after Iran draw

Egypt secured a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 after drawing 1-1 with Iran in Group G, reaching the knockout stage for the first time in the nation's history. Mahmoud Saber put the Africans ahead in the fifth minute before Ramin Rezaeian equalised nine minutes later. Egypt will face Australia in the round of 32, while Iran must wait to see whether it advances as one of the tournament's eight best third-placed teams.

Moldova expands northern sewage network in €1.16 million project

The Moldovan government and the North Regional Development Agency (North RDA) have completed a major €1.16 million (approx. 22.8 million MDL) sanitation infrastructure project in the northern Sangerei region.

Romania political crisis: Nicusor Dan rejects unilateral PM picks

Romanian President Nicusor Dan has transferred the responsibility of forging a parliamentary majority back to the political parties, following a one-hour negotiation session that concluded without an agreement. The head of state currently faces two competing governance proposals, neither of which commands an absolute majority in Parliament.

Moldova Writers' Union honors top literary works of 2025

The Writers' Union of Moldova honored the finest literary works of 2025 at its annual Awards Gala on Friday, June 26.

Cape Verde reaches World Cup round of 32 in historic debut

World Cup debutants Cape Verde advanced to the round of 32 following a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium. The clean sheet secured their progression from Group H in the tournament hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Moldova mandates higher education students to declare AI tool usage

The Moldovan Government has approved a new national framework requiring university students to formally disclose the use of artificial intelligence in their academic work.

Moldova backs down on controversial fiscal policy amendments

The Moldovan government has withdrawn several controversial provisions from the draft fiscal and budgetary policy following intense public backlash and a lack of institutional consensus.

Volgograd defense plant targeted in Ukrainian Flamingo missile strike

Ukrainian Flamingo missiles struck the Russian city of Volgograd on Saturday night, targeting a major defense facility.