ELECTIONS 2025 // 23 polling stations in Romania for Moldova vote, 3 in Iași

For the parliamentary elections on September 28, three polling stations will be open in Iași. Moldovan citizens will be able to vote at the Student Culture House, "Gheorghe Asachi" Primary School, and the Faculty of Chemistry at the Technical University, where a polling station is being opened for the first time. In total, 23 polling stations will be operating in Romania. The authorities are hoping for increased voter participation.

Largest pumpkin in Moldova, awarded at "Bostaniada" Ethno-Gastronomic Festival

Today, hundreds of visitors gathered in Bălăbănești, Criuleni, for the 14th edition of the Ethno-Gastronomic Festival "Bostaniada." Over 20 tons of pumpkins were on display at the event. Guests had the opportunity to admire giant pumpkins, explore the creations of folk craftsmen, and sample traditional dishes. The highlight of the festival was the award for the largest pumpkin in the Republic of Moldova.

Belarus opposition figure Nikolai Statkevich vanishes after refusing to leave country

Nikolai Statkevich, the former Belarusian presidential candidate and leader of the "Narodnaya Hromada" party, who was freed by Alexander Lukashenka on September 11, has vanished after refusing to go into exile.

Moldova: Free transport offered for Condrița Forest Festival

Free shuttle buses are being provided for attendees of a forest festival at the Condrița Presidential Residence on Sunday, September 14.

Moldova's peacekeepers begin UN mission in Lebanon

Moldova’s third military contingent has officially started a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

NATO airspace breached by Russian drones, Poland calls for UN meeting

Poland led a group of 48 countries—including Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Japan and the United States—along with the EU Delegation, in a joint press statement during an emergency session of the UN Security Council.

Russian forces 'infiltrate Ukraine via pipe' in Kupiansk, bloggers say

Russian forces have reportedly used a gas pipeline to infiltrate behind Ukrainian lines for the third time since the full-scale invasion began, this time near Kupiansk, according to reports by the news outlet Meduza-Live, citing Ukrainian bloggers.

EU plan to use Russian assets for Ukraine aid

The European Commission is proposing to fund Ukraine with EU-backed promissory notes, an alternative to seizing frozen Russian assets, according to reports.

Moldova to get €2.7m EU grant for emergency response

The Republic of Moldova is set to receive European funding worth €2.7m to enhance its disaster response capabilities.

UN adopts resolution condemning Hamas attacks

The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted the “New York Declaration”, a resolution which aims to revive the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine while explicitly excluding Hamas.

Russians barred from leaving country as digital draft system goes live

Russia has begun to enforce a travel ban on some citizens following the launch of an electronic military service registry and the issuing of e-summonses.

UN Security Council discusses Russian drone violation of Polish airspace

The UN Security Council has met at Poland's request to discuss the violation of its airspace by Russian drones.