Moldova population drops 13.6% amid demographic crisis

Moldova is experiencing an unprecedented demographic crisis marked by continuous depopulation, rapid aging, and sustained emigration over the last three decades.

Moldova opposition forms parallel probe into state enterprises

Five opposition factions in Moldova’s parliament have established an independent inquiry group to investigate state-owned enterprises, refusing to join an official commission set up a week earlier.

Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to stop diesel exports

Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries and tankers have forced Russia to suspend diesel exports and prepare for fuel imports. Within just three days, 19 tankers and a cargo vessel from the Kremlin’s shadow fleet were damaged.

NATO leaders commit €70B to Ukraine at Ankara Summit

NATO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty as the Ankara Summit concluded on Wednesday, July 8. Allies agreed on major new defense investments, including at least €70 billion in military support for Ukraine in 2026, with an equivalent level planned for 2027.

Moldova president Maia Sandu foreign travel costs H1 2026

Moldovan President Maia Sandu completed 17 official foreign visits during the first half of 2026, representing the majority of the 36 international trips undertaken by the Presidential Administration.

Trump sparks NATO tension over Spain trade and Greenland claims

US President Donald Trump sparked sharp diplomatic friction at Wednesday's NATO summit by demanding an end to trade with Spain and reviving claims over Greenland, before abruptly shifting tone to praise the alliance's unity.

US hits Iran again, Tehran retaliates against Kuwait and Bahrain

The United States carried out new strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump declared the fragile ceasefire with Tehran "definitively over." The move triggered Iranian retaliation against Kuwait and Bahrain, both hosts to major U.S. military bases, and further jeopardized efforts to end the wider war, as reported by Reuters.

Moldova police uncover €76k phone scams in five cases

Moldovan police have uncovered five phone fraud cases resulting in total losses of nearly €76,500 (approx. 1.5 million MDL). Officers registered one new fraud case in the past 24 hours, while victims only recently reported four earlier incidents.

Moldova Schools Upgrade Sanitation with Multi-Million Investment

The "Ion Luca Caragiale" Theoretical High School in Orhei has fully modernized its sanitation facilities following an investment of over €91,300 (approx. 1.79M MDL).

Trump says Putin is softening terms to end war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has softened his conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, describing Moscow's stance as increasingly flexible.

Moldovan clubs begin UEFA qualifying campaigns tonight

Moldovan clubs return to European action tonight as Sheriff Tiraspol and Milsami Orhei begin their respective qualification campaigns. Both fixtures are scheduled to kick off at 20:00 Chisinau time.

Moldova court to define Gagauzia autonomy limits

Moldova’s Constitutional Court will issue a pivotal ruling on Thursday, July 9, establishing clear legal boundaries between central state authority and regional self-governance in the autonomous region of Gagauzia.