European leaders meet in Paris to boost Ukraine air defense

Consolidarea scutului antirachetă al Ucrainei și definirea unor garanții concrete de securitate domină discuțiile de la Paris, unde liderii Coaliției de Voință, alături de Volodimir Zelenski și Maia Sandu, analizează soluții urgente pentru întărirea capacităților de apărare în fața agresiunii ruse.

Russian drone with 40kg payload crashes in Copanca, Moldova

A fallen Russian Geran-2 drone carrying 40 kilograms of explosives could have flattened a residential house or destroyed up to three floors of an apartment building had it exploded in the village of Copanca, security experts warned.

Vasile Tofan outlines pro-market reform agenda for Moldova

Moldova’s Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan has launched consultations with key sector representatives, civil society groups, and parliamentary factions as he drafts his administration’s governing platform.

Chisinau approves 2026 budget after months of political deadlock

Chisinau has approved its 2026 municipal budget following a three-hour debate on Monday, July 13, ending a prolonged reliance on provisional financial frameworks. The document passed in two readings in its original form, without amendments proposed by the opposition Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faction.

Moldova Customs revenue exceeds €1B in H1 2026 amid smuggling push

Moldovan customs authorities intercepted over six million contraband cigarettes in the first half of 2026, including 550,000 cigarettes seized during a joint operation with Romanian border officials.

Moldova closes 73% of ECHR cases under CoE supervision

Moldova has successfully resolved 73% of all cases monitored by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CoE). The advancement highlights steady progress in implementing European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) judgments, despite persistent challenges in detention conditions and pre-trial detention reasoning.

National “Produs autohton” expo returns to Chisinau in August

The Moldexpo International Center will host the second edition of the "Produs autohton" (Local Product) national exhibition from August 28 to 30. This year’s event marks a significant scaling of Moldova’s commercial ambitions, with organizers expecting a record turnout of over 50,000 visitors.

Moldovan firefighters deploy to Greece for EU wildfire mission

A team of 24 firefighters from the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) will deploy to Greece on July 14. They will assist Greek authorities in combating severe forest fires across the country.

Sheriff Tiraspol downs Zimbru in Moldova's El Clasico

Sheriff Tiraspol secured a dominant 4-2 victory over rivals Zimbru Chisinau in the third round of the Moldovan Super Liga.

Moldova needs malpractice law to protect doctors and patients

Moldova’s lack of a modern medical malpractice framework harms both patients and healthcare workers, according to medical management expert Rodica Rusu-Gramma.

Human remains found in Dănceni lake investigation

Authorities in Moldova have launched a criminal investigation following the discovery of human remains in a lake near Dănceni, Ialoveni district. The remains were recovered on Sunday, July 12, by local authorities.

U.S. and Iran clash: Hormuz strait tensions mount

United States President Donald Trump asserted on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic, despite escalating military confrontations between the U.S. and Iran. The situation has triggered significant global concern regarding the security of one of the world's most critical oil transit corridors.