Moldova launches its first national AI olympiad at Tekwill

Hundreds of students, teachers, and technology enthusiasts gathered at Tekwill Expo Day 2026, an event highlighting digital innovation. The exhibition featured the official launch of the country’s first National Artificial Intelligence Olympiad, where top young programmers competed to secure a spot at the global finals in Kazakhstan.

Fire breaks out in abandoned building in central Chisinau

A fire broke out on the morning of June 8 in an abandoned building in central Chisinau, prompting a rapid response from emergency services. Firefighters successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures, and confirmed that no casualties were reported.

Moldova to produce anti-drone systems to counter Russian hybrid war

Moldova could soon launch domestic production of military drones and jamming systems to counter growing aerial threats.

Pashinyan leads in Armenia election test

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party took an early lead in Sunday’s legislative elections. The vote serves as a crucial test of public support for Yerevan’s strategic foreign policy shift toward the West.

Moldova issues Israel security alert after Iranian strikes

The Moldovan Embassy in Israel issued an urgent security alert for its citizens following a massive Iranian missile and drone barrage.

Moldova mandates cashless payments for businesses by July 2026

The State Tax Service of Moldova has announced that certain economic operators must accept cashless payments in Moldovan lei starting July 1, 2026. This mandate applies to businesses operating physical units that recorded sales over €25,510 (approx. 500,000 MDL) in the previous calendar year.

Heavy rainfall and high winds cause widespread flooding in Moldova

On June 7, 2026, torrential rains and high winds triggered flash floods across multiple regions in Moldova, prompting 37 emergency operations by the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU). Emergency crews focused primarily on draining water from residential properties, basements, and critical public infrastructure.

Luxembourg MPs visit Chisinau to back Moldova's EU bid

A Luxembourg parliamentary delegation is paying an official visit to Chisinau from June 7 to 10 to strengthen diplomatic and strategic cooperation. The high-level discussions focus heavily on advancing Moldova's European integration process.

Philippines earthquake: 7.8-magnitude quake kills 15

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday morning, killing at least 15 people and injuring 129 others.

Zelenskyy meets E3 leaders in London to revive Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London for an emergency E3–Ukraine format summit. The leaders focused heavily on coordinating diplomatic strategies to end the war and establish a lasting peace.

Putin’s inner circle bypasses sanctions to buy Western jets

Members of Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, including state corporate executives and sanctioned oligarchs, continue to purchase and operate Western private jets despite international restrictions. A Wall Street Journal investigation, reported by The Moscow Times, revealed an extensive network of intermediaries facilitating these illicit luxury acquisitions.

Drone explosion reported near Lopatna village in Moldova

A drone exploded near the village of Lopatna in the Orhei district during the night, according to official reports. The Moldovan General Inspectorate of Police confirmed that the incident caused no casualties.