World record in Bucharest: 20,000 people gathered at one table for charity
Romania has made its mark in the Guinness World Records for two incredible achievements: the longest table made from recycled materials and the largest gathering of kind-hearted individuals. This unique event took place in Bucharest, where 20,000 people came together at one table to raise funds to build the country's first pediatric psychiatric hospital.
Victoria Pădure
Freight train derails on neglected southern Moldova railway
Five freight cars carrying gravel derailed in southern Moldova on Sunday, halting traffic along a Soviet-era railway corridor that has not undergone major overhaul since 1956, state railway authorities said.
Redacția TRM
Heavy traffic clogs Palanca border checkpoint to Ukraine
Moldovan border authorities deployed extra staff and opened additional control lanes at the Palanca checkpoint to ease heavy outbound congestion, redirecting motorists toward the Tudora-Starokazacie crossing.
Moldova forest pest infestation drops to 65,000 hectares
Moldova has reduced forest land affected by defoliating insects from 80,000 to 65,000 hectares over the past five years by prioritizing biological pest management, official forestry data shows.
Cristina Prisacari
Kyiv prepares for trilateral peace talks in October
Ukraine is preparing to resume trilateral peace talks with Russia and the United States in October, presidential chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov said on the sidelines of a Kyiv conference on Saturday.
Russian drone strikes hit near Polish border in western Ukraine
Russian drones struck transport infrastructure just 800 meters from the Polish border on Saturday morning, damaging a truck and a passenger train locomotive without causing casualties, officials said.
German broadcaster RTL uncovers Russian disposable agent network
German broadcaster RTL exposed a suspected Russian intelligence network employing recruited “disposable agents” for surveillance and espionage across Germany following a year-long undercover journalistic sting, independent network TV Rain reported.
Over 10,000 runners from 59 nations join Chisinau Marathon
Over 10,000 international runners braved rain and cold in Chisinau on Sunday to compete in the capital’s annual marathon, welcoming participants from more than 59 countries.
Hundreds join patriotic song festival at Moldovan parliament
About 500 performers gathered outside Moldova's parliament on Friday to celebrate national identity and heritage during the biannual patriotic song festival, drawing participants and spectators from across the country.
Cornelia Cornea
Moldova confirms two West Nile virus cases, one locally acquired
Moldovan health authorities have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus, including one locally transmitted infection, prompting public health warnings amid an escalating European mosquito-borne disease season.
Russia eyes major FSB shake-up as Bortnikov prepares to exit
Russia's Federal Security Service faces a sweeping leadership reshuffle in the coming months, with veteran director Aleksandr Bortnikov poised to step down, according to investigative outlet iStories.
Moldova Youth Forum draws over 500 participants to Dniester banks
More than 500 young people gathered in Holercani along the Dniester River this weekend for the fifth Moldova Youth Forum, engaging with policymakers and President Maia Sandu on civic participation and national resilience.
Evelina Curca