Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline after drone strikes

Saudi Arabia shut its critical East-West crude pipeline following repeated drone strikes launched from Iraq, as Houthi forces seized Yemen's coastline, threatening European supplies and pushing oil above $108 a barrel.

Moldova issues yellow alert for heavy rain across most regions

Moldovan meteorologists issued a nationwide yellow warning on Saturday as heavy rainfall and localized thunderstorms are forecast to bring up to 49 liters of water per square meter across the country.

Moldovan lawyers warn of state pressure as AI debate grows

Moldovan lawyers warned on Thursday that state encroachment threatens judicial independence, speaking at an international conference in Chisinau addressing artificial intelligence, professional secrecy, and stalled European human rights treaties.

Moldova receives €1.4B in foreign aid amid absorption delays

Moldova collected €1.4 billion (approx. 28.08 billion MDL) in foreign financing last year, but bureaucratic hurdles and cancelled tenders have slowed the delivery of critical public infrastructure projects across the country.

Moldova digitizes five rural museums with interactive 3D tours

Five rural museums across Moldova launched interactive 3D virtual tours to showcase regional heritage, oral histories, and local traditions to global audiences under an expanded cross-border cultural digitization project.

Moldovan judoka Denis Vieru wins bronze at Budapest Grand Slam

Moldovan judoka Denis Vieru secured the bronze medal in the men's under-66 kilogram category at the Budapest Grand Slam on Friday after defeating Azerbaijan's Nizami Imranov in the decisive contest.

Moldova prosecutors reject parliament chief's vetting claims

Moldova's Superior Council of Prosecutors rejected accusations by Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu on Wednesday, denying allegations that the body undermines judicial vetting by refusing to rubber-stamp commission reports.

Moldova family justice centre aids 1,600 domestic abuse victims

More than 1,600 domestic violence victims sought police protection and emergency psychological care across Moldova during the first nine months of the year, authorities said, as reporting rates rose.

Rare 1911 girls' school photo exhibited at Chisinau history museum

Moldova's National Museum of History unveiled a rare 1911 graduation photograph capturing teachers and students from Bessarabia's Diocesan Girls' School to mark the start of the new academic year.

Three customs posts alter their control organization temporarily

Joint Moldovan-Ukrainian control has been established at three customs posts, where Customs Service and Border Police personnel conduct control activities on Ukrainian territory. The customs posts involved are Giurgiulesti – Reni, Briceni – Rossoșani, and Criva – Mămăliga.

Romanian DSU head indicted in SMURD helicopter acquisition case

Raed Arafat, the head of Romania's Department for Emergencies (DSU), is under investigation in a criminal case concerning the replacement of a SMURD helicopter that crashed ten years ago near Haragîș, Cantemir district.

NBS: Unemployment fell to 7.3%, with employment rising to 859.3 thousand

The labor market in the Republic of Moldova showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of this year. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the unemployment rate decreased to 7.3%. The number of employed individuals rose to 859,300, and the total labor force increased by 2.5%, reaching 926,900 people.