Domnica Manole elected president of Moldova’s Constitutional Court

On Sunday, August 17, the Constitutional Court of Moldova elected Domnica Manole as its President.

Ukraine blasts Trump for "stab in the back"

Ukrainian officials and civil society representatives have harshly criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump for failing to take real action to sanction Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Cincinnati final: A showdown between Alcaraz and Sinner

A new showdown between two of the world's top tennis players is set for Cincinnati. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Italy's Jannik Sinner will face off in the final of the ATP tournament in the US state of Ohio.

Secret Trump-Putin agenda leaked in hotel security flaw

US public broadcaster NPR reports that eight pages of documents detailing a planned meeting between the presidents of the United States and Russia were found in a public printer at an Anchorage hotel, BBC News has learned.

European leaders react to US-Russia peace talks

The leaders of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom—countries of the so-called "coalition of the willing"—are due to hold a call on Sunday to discuss the situation following negotiations between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska and ahead of a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in Washington, according to the BBC News Russian Service.

Seattle smash-and-grab: Thieves steal $2m in heist

Thieves stole approximately $2 million in diamonds, luxury watches, gold, and other items during a brazen daytime "smash-and-grab" robbery at a Seattle jewelry store.

Moldovan family’s floral business thrives on hard work

In the Moldovan village of Bardar, a passion for flowers has blossomed into a modern business built to European standards.

Trump backs Putin's Ukraine plan for Donbas control

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, is said to support a proposal that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, presented on Friday at their summit in Alaska.

The rise of green vehicles in Moldova

Interest in sustainable transport is on the rise among Moldovans. Over the first half of the year, 15,000 electric and hybrid vehicles were registered—an increase of several hundred percent compared to the same period last year.

Moldova’s new judges take oath amid protests

Five new judges of Moldova’s Constitutional Court—Liuba Șova, Nicolae Roșca, Domnica Manole, Sergiu Litvinenco, and Ion Malanciuc—were sworn into office at the Parliament on Sunday, August 17.

Heatwave advisory: Stay safe in Moldova’s sun

A heatwave is returning to Moldova, with meteorologists announcing high temperatures for the southern and central parts of the country on Sunday, August 17.

Chișinău mine could be a new source for drinking water

For two years, the project to transform the Chișinău Mine into an alternative source of drinking water for residents in the Rîșcani and Ciocana sectors has been in its second phase.