Moldova targets invasive species with fines up to €2,560

The Moldovan Parliament approved a bill in its first reading on July 9 to strictly regulate invasive alien species threatening biodiversity, public health, and agriculture. The legislation introduces fines of up to €2,560 (50,000 MDL) for individuals and businesses that illegally introduce or spread these organisms.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads at record pace, WHO warns

The ongoing Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than any previously recorded outbreak, public health officials have warned. The surge is driven by the Bundibugyo strain, for which no approved vaccines or specific treatments currently exist.

Over 98% of Transnistria residents hold Moldovan citizenship

The vast majority of residents living in Moldova's breakaway Transnistrian region hold Moldovan citizenship, according to the latest figures from the Public Services Agency (ASP).

Russia weaponizes personal data to destabilize Moldova

Russian security services are transferring stolen personal data to organized crime syndicates to launch widespread phone fraud campaigns in Moldova, according to Alexandru Musteața, head of the Information and Security Service (SIS).

Moldovan court scraps Gagauzia electoral body autonomy

Moldova’s Constitutional Court ruled on July 9 that regional elections in the autonomous unit of Gagauzia must follow national legislation, ending the operation of Comrat's independent regional election commission.

Moldova passes law on personal data in criminal justice

Moldova's Parliament has approved a new legal framework governing personal data in criminal justice during its first reading on July 9.

Moldova updates Labor Code and targets EU social data exchange

The Moldovan Parliament passed a series of legal amendments on July 9 to expand worker protections, align social security systems with European standards, and improve road safety.

Moldova population drops 13.6% amid demographic crisis

Moldova is experiencing an unprecedented demographic crisis marked by continuous depopulation, rapid aging, and sustained emigration over the last three decades.

Moldova opposition forms parallel probe into state enterprises

Five opposition factions in Moldova’s parliament have established an independent inquiry group to investigate state-owned enterprises, refusing to join an official commission set up a week earlier.

Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to stop diesel exports

Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries and tankers have forced Russia to suspend diesel exports and prepare for fuel imports. Within just three days, 19 tankers and a cargo vessel from the Kremlin’s shadow fleet were damaged.

NATO leaders commit €70B to Ukraine at Ankara Summit

NATO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty as the Ankara Summit concluded on Wednesday, July 8. Allies agreed on major new defense investments, including at least €70 billion in military support for Ukraine in 2026, with an equivalent level planned for 2027.

Moldova president Maia Sandu foreign travel costs H1 2026

Moldovan President Maia Sandu completed 17 official foreign visits during the first half of 2026, representing the majority of the 36 international trips undertaken by the Presidential Administration.