Germany accuses Russia of attempted drone sabotage at Leipzig airport

Germany has officially accused Russia of an attempted attack after police defused an explosives-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport, German officials said on Tuesday.

Moldova urges biomass heating checks ahead of winter

Moldova's Energy Ministry on Tuesday urged public institutions and consumers to prepare biomass heating systems ahead of the cold season, issuing a seven-step checklist to ensure operational safety and fuel efficiency.

Moldova average gross wage rises 9.2% to €840 in Q2 2026

Moldova's average monthly gross wage rose 9.2% year-on-year to €840 (16,896 MDL) in the second quarter of 2026, the National Bureau of Statistics (BNS) said on Tuesday.

Moldova backs Germany after Russian drone plot at Leipzig airport

Moldovan President Maia Sandu pledged full solidarity with Germany on Tuesday following a foiled Russian drone bombing at Leipzig Airport, warning that Moscow is testing European resilience.

Russian treason convictions in 2026 surpass 25-year total, data shows

Russian courts handed down 273 sentences for high treason and espionage during the first half of 2026, surpassing the total number of convictions recorded over the entire 25-year pre-war period.

Moldovan drivers reminded to check mandatory vehicle first aid kits

Moldovan health specialists have urged drivers to inspect mandatory onboard first aid kits regularly, warning that expired medical supplies could compromise emergency care before professional rescue crews arrive.

Moldova sets Gagauzia governor vote for Nov. 15 amid local deadlock

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission stepped in on Tuesday to schedule regional elections in Gagauzia for Nov. 15, breaking a local legislative deadlock following the final conviction of former governor Evghenia Guțul.

Bookfest returns to Chisinau, uniting Romanian and Moldovan publishing

Bookfest, the premier Romanian-language book fair, opened in Chișinău on Wednesday, bringing together publishers, authors, and readers from both banks of the Prut River for a five-day cultural exhibition celebrating contemporary literature.

Moldova extends taxes to breakaway Transnistria in economic push

Moldova began phasing in standard value-added tax and excise duties on luxury imports into its breakaway Transnistria region on Tuesday, advancing economic reintegration and curbing cross-border smuggling.

Moldova hikes household gas tariffs by 41% amid surging European winter prices

Moldova's energy regulator ANRE approved a 41% increase in household natural gas tariffs effective Tuesday, Sept. 1, driven by rising European procurement costs and winter restocking demands.

Moldova's voter register tops 3.3 million ahead of Gagauzia poll

Over 3.3 million citizens are registered to vote in Moldova as of Sept. 1, up by 7,387 from a year earlier, the Central Electoral Commission announced on Tuesday.

Latvia bans imports of Russian and Belarusian consumer goods

A sweeping ban on the import of several consumer goods from Russia and Belarus took effect in Latvia on September 1. The trade restrictions apply both to direct shipments and to goods routed through non-EU third countries, Latvian outlet Delfi and Meduza reported.