Derk Sauer, founder of The Moscow Times, dies at 72

Derk Sauer, the founder of the newspapers The Moscow Times and Vedomosti, has passed away at the age of 72.

Gagauzia demands court return amid election crisis

Members of the Gagauz People's Assembly are urging Chișinău to reinstate the Comrat Court of Appeal.

New grants fuel Moldovan economic growth, jobs

Over 24 million Moldovan Lei in grants have been awarded to approximately 70 entrepreneurs nationwide to develop their businesses.

Europe's wildfire crisis: A region on high alert

Wildfires are currently raging across Europe, causing widespread devastation. Bulgaria is on nationwide alert after over 200 fires were reported.

Ukraine blasts Russia's "Psy-Op" on Zelensky plot

Military and government officials in Kyiv reportedly met with U.S. and UK representatives to remove Zelensky from power, Russia's official TASS news agency reported.

Moldova declares 56 water bodies nationally important

Fifty-six ponds and reservoirs across Moldova have been declared of national importance. The government approved this decision on July 30.

Celebrating a national icon: Ion Ungureanu honored at the Literature Museum

A two-part event at the National Museum of Romanian Literature celebrated the late Ion Ungureanu, a revered advocate and promoter of national values.

MEP Tomac on Radio Moldova: The EU is aware of the risks Moldova faces from Russia

Aggression and hybrid attacks by the Russian Federation are a reaction to the Republic of Moldova's natural and democratic aspiration to move closer to the European Union, said MEP Eugen Tomac on the "Zi de Zi" show on Radio Moldova . His comments followed a statement from President Maia Sandu, who convened the Supreme Security Council (SSC) earlier that morning. During this meeting, she announced that Russia is preparing to interfere in Moldova's elections through paid protests, cyber attacks, and false messages aimed at the diaspora.

App and website with banned Russian TV channels blocked in Moldova

The "Hai TV" application and the "HaiTV.md" website were blocked in the Republic of Moldova.

Reactions: Russia denies planning "unprecedented interference" in Moldova's elections, while Romania pledges support to Chișinău against hybrid warfare

The Kremlin denied allegations of preparing for "unprecedented interference" in the upcoming September elections, which President Maia Sandu claimed during a meeting of the Supreme Security Council (SSC) on July 30. Additionally, the so-called foreign ministry in Tiraspol disagrees with claims that voters in the region would be mobilized for the parliamentary elections on the right bank of the Nistru. Meanwhile, Romania pledged its support to the Republic of Moldova in the field of cybersecurity to help counter the hybrid warfare tactics being employed by Russia.

No. 2 on ballot: CEC registers new parliamentary candidate

On Wednesday, July 30, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) registered the electoral list of the “Democracy at Home” Party, which includes 62 candidates, for the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28, 2025. The decision came after the party’s initial attempt to register was rejected due to procedural irregularities.

Effective communication with citizens is key to countering external interference in elections, experts

The Russian Federation is using familiar tools to influence the September parliamentary elections in an attempt to gain control over the Republic of Moldova. These methods have been used in previous elections as well. In response, certain legislative measures have been implemented, and maintaining effective communication with citizens remains a top priority, say experts on the "Public Space" program on Radio Moldova.