Expelled Sputnik director sparks Moldova-Russia diplomatic row

The expulsion of Sputnik Moldova director Vitalii Denisov, a Russian citizen, has sparked reactions from Moscow. The Moldovan Embassy's charge d'affaires in Russia, Sergiu Goncerenko, was summoned by the Foreign Ministry in Moscow on Wednesday and informed that "the unfriendly step of the Moldovan authorities will not go unanswered by Russia". Authorities in Chisinau said the expulsion of Sputnik Moldova's director was an internal matter and aimed at protecting the national information space.

Moldova-Russia tensions escalate over Sputnik Moldova expulsion

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday summoned the Moldovan chargé d'affaires in Moscow, Sergiu Goncearenco, to express "strong protest" over the Moldovan government's decision to expel the chief of the Sputnik Moldova news agency, Vitali Denisov.

US expresses concern over Russia-North Korea military cooperation

The United States expressed concern on Wednesday about the potential for military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, as the leaders of the two countries met in Russia, AFP reports.

Former Moldovan President Mircea Snegur dies at 83

Mircea Snegur, the first president of Moldova, died in the early hours of Thursday, September 14, according to the Ziarul de Gardă newspaper. He was 83.

Government approves new Urbanism and Construction Code

The Moldovan government has approved a new Urbanism and Construction Code (CUC), which will regulate all aspects of the sector, from land use planning to the authorization and execution of construction projects.

Gagauz Autonomous Assembly postpones vote on executive committee for the 7th time

The Gagauz Autonomous Assembly in Comrat failed to vote on the members of the executive committee for the seventh time on Wednesday. The meeting, which began at 4pm, lasted less than ten minutes and was adjourned at the request of Bashkan Evghenia Guțul.

Romania protests Russian drone violation of airspace

Romania has protested the Russian military's violation of its airspace for the third time in recent weeks. The protest was delivered to the Russian ambassador to Romania on Wednesday, following the discovery of new drone fragments in the Tulcea region, near the border with Ukraine.

EU sanctions against Russia: Baltic States close borders to Russian vehicles

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have closed their borders to vehicles registered in Russia, according to a statement from the Estonian government, DPA reports, quoted by Agerpres.

Moldova expels head of Russian-controlled media outlet

The head of the Sputnik Moldova news outlet, Vitalii Denisov, has been expelled from Moldova.

Mircea Geoană to discuss security with Moldovan officials

NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană will visit the Republic of Moldova from September 13 to 15. He will meet with President Maia Sandu, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, and Prime Minister Dorin Recean, according to a statement by the Moldovan government spokesperson, Daniel Vodă.

Ursula von der Leyen: Moldova's Future is in the EU

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the future of Moldova lies in the European Union.

Romania stays unbeaten in Euro 2024 qualifying

Romania's national football team took a major step towards qualification for the 2024 European Championship, defeating Kosovo 2-0 in a controversial match.