Moldova's population could fall to 2 million by 2040, driven by migration and delayed marriages

The Republic of Moldova is experiencing a significant demographic imbalance. In rural areas, the population is predominantly male, while women are increasingly migrating to urban centers. National data reveal a concerning trend: the number of men is steadily decreasing relative to the number of women. The main factors contributing to this imbalance are high male mortality rates and the emigration of men from the country.

Opposition rejects new pm selection, warns of government failure

Vasile Costiuc, leader of the "Democratia Acasa" party, warned on Friday, July 11, that appointing a new prime minister without replacing the current cabinet would ignore public demand for reform. The protest took place at the Presidential Office, where the party declined to participate in formal consultations.

All-Czech Wimbledon final: Muchova to face Noskova for title

The Wimbledon final will feature an all-Czech showdown between Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova. Both players secured their spots in Saturday’s championship match, marking a historic moment for Czech tennis.

Russian drone strikes passenger minibus in Kherson, 8 injured

Eight civilians were injured today when a Russian drone targeted a passenger minibus in central Kherson. Local officials reported the attack occurred at approximately 13:40, as reported by Ukrinform.

Moldovan opposition boycotts presidential consultations

All opposition parties in Moldova have announced a total boycott of the formal presidential consultations aimed at designating a new prime minister. The move follows the resignation of former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu on July 3.

Putin leans toward escalating Ukraine war, Reuters sources say

Russian President Vladimir Putin is signaling a preference for escalating the war in Ukraine rather than seeking peace, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters.

Italy expels Russian diplomats over espionage allegations

Italy announced on July 9 the expulsion of two Russian intelligence operatives working under diplomatic cover, condemning their activities as a "grave and unacceptable interference" in Italian security.

China shoe factory fire kills 28 people in Fujian

A fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China on July 9 has killed at least 28 people, state media reported. Trapped workers were unable to escape as flames quickly engulfed the building.

Ukraine, EU partners launch Freya anti-ballistic system project

Ukraine has joined forces with European partners to launch the "Freya" project, a strategic initiative aimed at developing a sovereign European anti-ballistic defense system. This new initiative seeks to provide a faster, more cost-effective alternative to existing systems like the Patriot or the Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG.

Moldovan life expectancy reaches 72.6 years as gender gap persists

Life expectancy in the Republic of Moldova continues to climb, according to the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics.

Moldovans block 136 phone scams in a day as police warn of losses

Citizens in Moldova foiled 136 phone scam attempts in a single day, demonstrating growing public resilience against cybercrime and social engineering.

Moldova restricts car towing: New rules for illegal parking

Since October 2025, Moldovan legislation has strictly limited the conditions under which vehicles can be towed for illegal parking. Authorities can no longer remove vehicles arbitrarily; towing is now reserved for cases involving public safety.