Singapore pays citizens to read books instead of doomscrolling

Singapore has launched a five-year nationwide campaign paying citizens to read books, deploying gamified financial rewards to pull residents away from smartphone screens and counter declining attention spans.

Moldova denies airspace breach following central district alerts

Moldova's Ministry of Defense denied reports of an unauthorized airspace breach on Sunday following overnight alerts from residents who claimed to have seen suspected drones and explosions in two central districts.

Russian casualties in Ukraine top 1.5 million, UK and Kyiv report

Russian combat casualties in Ukraine have surpassed 1.5 million personnel killed and wounded since February 2022, according to reports released by the Ukrainian military and British defence intelligence.

War in Iran drives global fuel surge as Moldova pump prices hit record

Global fuel prices surged sharply as the escalating war in Iran rippled across international energy markets, straining non-belligerent nations and hitting record retail highs in vulnerable import-dependent economies like Moldova, Axios reported.

Moscow refinery catches fire in massive drone attack

A massive overnight Ukrainian drone strike ignited a major fire at the Moscow Oil Refinery and struck residential buildings in the capital region, local officials said on Sunday.

Moldova probes suspected drone reports in central districts

Moldovan police inspected multiple sites in the Orhei and Calarasi districts overnight following reports of a suspected drone and a bright sky flash, authorities said on Sunday, finding no ground debris.

Romania's Iași tenders €113m Queen Marie sports arena

Iași municipal authorities have launched a 596 million RON (€113 million) tender to construct the “Queen Marie” sports arena, an architectural complex designed to mirror the historic Romanian royal crown.

Russia opens 16 illegal Duma voting stations in Moldova

Russia opened 16 unauthorized polling stations across the left bank of the Dniester on Sunday, defying protests from Chisinau on the final day of voting for the Russian State Duma.

Violeta Zabulica-Diordiev launches art album in Chisinau

Visual artist Violeta Zabulica-Diordiev launched her comprehensive retrospective art album, "Godot's Dream," at the National Museum of Art of Moldova in Chișinău, showcasing easel graphics and book illustrations.

Moldova debates hunting law overhaul amid wildlife clash

Moldovan lawmakers and environmentalists clashed on Wednesday over proposed amendments to the national hunting law, exposing deep rifts between commercial game lobby groups and conservationists seeking stricter protections for endangered wildlife.

Taraclia Reservoir shrinks by 30% as severe drought hits southern Moldova

A prolonged drought has shrunk Moldova’s Taraclia Reservoir by 30%, cutting average depths to just 50 centimeters and pushing salinity levels close to those of the Black Sea.

Moldova opens €50,000 rural toy library in Hîncești

A modern toy library equipped with educational games and sports gear opened at the Mingir Gymnasium in Moldova's central Hîncești District, offering structured after-school activities to 440 rural pupils.