China shoe factory fire kills 28 people in Fujian

A fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China on July 9 has killed at least 28 people, state media reported. Trapped workers were unable to escape as flames quickly engulfed the building.

Ukraine, EU partners launch Freya anti-ballistic system project

Ukraine has joined forces with European partners to launch the "Freya" project, a strategic initiative aimed at developing a sovereign European anti-ballistic defense system. This new initiative seeks to provide a faster, more cost-effective alternative to existing systems like the Patriot or the Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG.

Moldovan life expectancy reaches 72.6 years as gender gap persists

Life expectancy in the Republic of Moldova continues to climb, according to the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics.

Moldovans block 136 phone scams in a day as police warn of losses

Citizens in Moldova foiled 136 phone scam attempts in a single day, demonstrating growing public resilience against cybercrime and social engineering.

Moldova restricts car towing: New rules for illegal parking

Since October 2025, Moldovan legislation has strictly limited the conditions under which vehicles can be towed for illegal parking. Authorities can no longer remove vehicles arbitrarily; towing is now reserved for cases involving public safety.

Moldova targets invasive species with fines up to €2,560

The Moldovan Parliament approved a bill in its first reading on July 9 to strictly regulate invasive alien species threatening biodiversity, public health, and agriculture. The legislation introduces fines of up to €2,560 (50,000 MDL) for individuals and businesses that illegally introduce or spread these organisms.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads at record pace, WHO warns

The ongoing Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than any previously recorded outbreak, public health officials have warned. The surge is driven by the Bundibugyo strain, for which no approved vaccines or specific treatments currently exist.

Over 98% of Transnistria residents hold Moldovan citizenship

The vast majority of residents living in Moldova's breakaway Transnistrian region hold Moldovan citizenship, according to the latest figures from the Public Services Agency (ASP).

Russia weaponizes personal data to destabilize Moldova

Russian security services are transferring stolen personal data to organized crime syndicates to launch widespread phone fraud campaigns in Moldova, according to Alexandru Musteața, head of the Information and Security Service (SIS).

Moldovan court scraps Gagauzia electoral body autonomy

Moldova’s Constitutional Court ruled on July 9 that regional elections in the autonomous unit of Gagauzia must follow national legislation, ending the operation of Comrat's independent regional election commission.

Moldova passes law on personal data in criminal justice

Moldova's Parliament has approved a new legal framework governing personal data in criminal justice during its first reading on July 9.

Moldova updates Labor Code and targets EU social data exchange

The Moldovan Parliament passed a series of legal amendments on July 9 to expand worker protections, align social security systems with European standards, and improve road safety.