Ukraine launches 637 drones at Moscow in record attack

The Moscow region faced one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks since the start of the war, overnight from August 17 to August 18. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that 637 Ukrainian drones were launched toward the Russian capital, with at least 180 shot down.

Ukraine sets long-range strike priorities through September 2026

Ukraine has finalized its priority targets for long-range operations inside Russian territory through September 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced following a high-level military assessment.

Moldova police investigate jet powered drone crash in Ștefan Vodă

An unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle crashed in a cornfield near Talmaza village in the Ștefan Vodă district, creating a crater two meters wide and 50 centimeters deep.

Moldova farm subsidies hit €69m in H1 2026

Moldova disbursed over €69.4 million (approx. 1.36 billion MDL) from its National Fund for Agriculture and Rural Development during the first half of 2026.

Moldovan village opposes mandatory merger after census population drop

Residents of Grimăncăuți, a village in northern Moldova's Briceni district, have voted in a local assembly to reject inclusion in the government’s administrative consolidation plan. Local leaders insist on keeping their independent municipal council, disputing recent official census figures that trigger a mandatory merger.

Moldova launches e-democracy tool as consumer claims jump 78%

Consumer petitions in Moldova surged by 77.8% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, prompting state authorities to accelerate digital public service reforms.

Moldova balances farmers' demands and Ukrainian grain transit

Moldova must support local farmers without restricting assistance to Ukraine, President Maia Sandu stated during a national radio broadcast. Blocking the transit of Ukrainian agricultural products could carry far more severe consequences for the country, she warned.

Russia Supreme Court bars anti-war Yabloko Party from Duma race

Russia's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the opposition party Yabloko, officially barring the country's main anti-war political group from participating in September's State Duma elections.

Moldova's trade deficit in the first semester is 3.34 billion euros, with imports tripling exports

The Republic of Moldova concluded the first half of the year with a trade deficit of 3.34 billion euros. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, exports increased at a faster rate than imports during this period. However, the value of goods imported from abroad is nearly three times greater than the value of goods sold internationally.

Farmers threaten protests unless the Government regulates Ukrainian grain transit by Friday

The "Forța Fermierilor" association is once again threatening large-scale protests. Farmers are demanding that the Government establish clear regulations for the transit of Ukrainian grain through the Republic of Moldova. They are concerned that increased heavy transport could obstruct the logistics routes they rely on for their exports.

Moldova has 9,643 millionaires. Maia Sandu: "Let's celebrate rising higher incomes"

The number of millionaires in the Republic of Moldova increased to nearly 10,000 by 2025. President Maia Sandu argues that this growth should not be seen as a sign of wealth concentration. During the "La 360 de grade" program on Radio Moldova, she emphasized that individuals who earn their income honestly and pay taxes deserve appreciation.

Moldovan teachers threaten strikes over frozen pay increases

Promised salary increases for Moldovan educators have been frozen ahead of the new academic year. Government officials cite revenue shortfalls linked to global energy instability and international conflicts, prompting trade unions to organize nationwide protests.