Helicopter Crash Puts Iranian President Raisi in Danger

UPDATE: The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliev, expressed his sorrow regarding the incident involving the President of Iran and announced that his country is prepared to offer any assistance and support to Iran, reports the IRNA agency.

Georgia Vetoes Russia-Style Foreign Agent Law

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, welcomed the veto by Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili of the controversial "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" bill. This legislation sparked mass protests across Georgia.

Celebrate Family in Chișinău: Games, Weddings & More

On International Family Day, various activities will be held in Chișinău to celebrate this important occasion.

Germany Needs €3.8 Billion More to Bolster Ukraine Aid

The German Defense Ministry has announced a pressing need for an additional €3.8 billion to bolster Ukraine's military aid.

Hidden Cash Bust at Moldova Airport: Passengers Caught

The Moldovan Customs Service announced that two passengers travelling from Istanbul to Chișinău attempted to smuggle over $83,000 into the country without declaring the cash.

Moldova Struggles: Refugees Face Healthcare, Housing Woes

Approximately seven thousand Ukrainian refugees who have fled the war are now settled on the left bank of the Dniester River, according to data from the UN Human Rights Office.

Israel's army says three hostages' bodies recovered

Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages from Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say, BBC reports.

Taiwan’s parliament descends into chaos and punch-ups between MPs in ugly scenes during debate

Taiwanese MPs punched, kicked, pushed and shoved each other during a heated debate over a set of reforms in the island’s parliament, writes Independent.

Poland to spend over 2.3 bln euros to fortify eastern border

Poland will spend over 2.3 billion euros ($2.5 billion) to fortify its eastern border, the EU’s eastern flank, against potential enemies, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Saturday, AFP reports.

President Maia Sandu received an award for democracy, which she will donate

On a working visit to Germany, today, in Leipzig, President Maia Sandu received the "Robert Blum for Democracy 2024" award, offered under the patronage of the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The award is accompanied by 25,000 euros, an amount that Maia Sandu will donate.

Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, will pay a visit to the Republic of Moldova

The Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, will pay a visit to Chisinau this summer. The announcement was made by the official during a press conference in Berlin, together with the president Maia Sandu.

Nearly 10,000 evacuated in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region:

Nearly 10,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region since a ground attack launched by Russian forces on May 10, the regional governor said, AFP reports.