Ukrainian drone barrage hits Russian data centers and airports

Ukrainian forces launched more than 500 drones across several Russian regions overnight, sparking fires in Saratov industrial sites, crippling online services, and grounding flights across all four major Moscow airports.

Ukraine front-line towns stockpile wood as energy strikes persist

Residents in the war-battered Ukrainian city of Izium are stockpiling firewood and installing backup boilers as relentless Russian strikes threaten power and heating supplies ahead of a harsh winter.

Moldovan commando proposes from armored vehicle before parade

A Moldovan special forces soldier proposed to his girlfriend from an armored military vehicle on Wednesday, minutes before the start of the Independence Day parade in Chișinău.

Colombia earthquake leaves 164 dead as rescue teams search ruins

The death toll from a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has risen to 164, with authorities warning the number of victims could increase sharply.

Japan quake kills 13 as aftershocks hit Kumamoto

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto region on July 28, leaving at least 13 people dead and triggering more than 100 aftershocks.

Moldovan banks issue €425M in loans as corporate sector leads

Commercial banks in Moldova issued €424.5 million (approx. 8.32 billion MDL) in new financing last month, according to data released by the National Bank of Moldova.

Starting this fall, Bălți residents will ride public transport free every Wednesday

Starting September 1, residents of Bălți will travel for free on public transport every Wednesday. The announcement was made by Bălți Mayor Alexandr Petkov.

"Peace Shield 2026": Moldovan troops test operational capabilities

On Thursday, the soldiers of the 22nd Battalion "Blue Helmets" participated in tactical exercises designed to assess their readiness for international peacekeeping missions. These exercises were held at the Bulboaca Training Center and were observed by representatives from various countries. This training is part of the "Peace Shield 2026" initiative, which focuses on evaluating and certifying the national contingent for peacekeeping operations.

Daniela Morari highlights Brussels’ oversight of key chapters

This week is pivotal for the European path of the Republic of Moldova. Next Tuesday, June 16, in Luxembourg, the member states of the European Union (EU) will decide whether to officially open cluster negotiations with our country. This historic decision will be announced during the General Affairs Council meeting. Moldova's Ambassador to the EU, Daniela Morari, has outlined the next steps for our country and emphasized that the initial chapters opened will be subject to more rigorous monitoring by Brussels.

“Russia has lost Moldova”, Zelensky

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, believes that the Republic of Moldova is one of the countries that has successfully freed itself from Moscow's political influence. In an interview with The Guardian, he stated that both Moldova and Armenia have managed to avoid Russian pressure.

Over 2,000 owners appeal real estate revaluation

More than 2,000 people have filed appeals, challenging the results of the national real estate valuation and revaluation process. As a result, owners of more than one million properties in the Republic of Moldova found their properties more expensive.

Russia’s 1.2 million casualty toll: The human price of minimal territorial gains

By the end of the fourth year of the war in Ukraine, Russian military casualties had reached a staggering 1.198 million personnel. According to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), 2025 alone saw 425,000 Russian troops killed or wounded.