Moldova election 2025: Parties can change candidate lists before campaign begins

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced that political parties and electoral blocs registered for the general election on September 28 can request changes to their candidate lists, under specific conditions outlined by law.

Barcelona vs Levante: Match report, highlights, player ratings

Barcelona scraped a hard-fought win against Levante in the second round of La Liga. Hansi Flick's side came from two goals down to snatch a 3-2 victory, with the winner coming in stoppage time.

Moldova-Romania border: New joint control system aims to cut wait times

A new joint border control system has been launched at the Giurgiulești-Galați road crossing, a move by the governments of Moldova and Romania to improve efficiency.

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.

Moldova: Pro-Russian politicians exploit history with 'Liberation March'

Moldovan politicians are using historical events for political purposes, according to experts, following a "Liberation March" organised by the "Patriotic Bloc of Socialists, Communists, Heart and Future of Moldova" electoral bloc.

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.

Ukraine war: Photographer's exhibition highlights resilience and hope in Moldova

In Chișinău, Moldova, the parliament is hosting a photo exhibition on the eve of Ukraine's Independence Day, August 24.

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.

EU provides Ukraine with billions in aid ahead of Independence Day

The European Union has provided over four billion euros (£3.4bn; $4.7bn) in financial aid to Ukraine just ahead of its Independence Day, according to The Kyiv Independent.

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.

Romania vows to support Moldova's EU membership path

Romania will stand by Moldova 'no matter what' and support its path toward EU membership, which it calls 'a better life and the consolidation of freedoms.'