Trump sparks NATO tension over Spain trade and Greenland claims

US President Donald Trump sparked sharp diplomatic friction at Wednesday's NATO summit by demanding an end to trade with Spain and reviving claims over Greenland, before abruptly shifting tone to praise the alliance's unity.

US hits Iran again, Tehran retaliates against Kuwait and Bahrain

The United States carried out new strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump declared the fragile ceasefire with Tehran "definitively over." The move triggered Iranian retaliation against Kuwait and Bahrain, both hosts to major U.S. military bases, and further jeopardized efforts to end the wider war, as reported by Reuters.

Moldova police uncover €76k phone scams in five cases

Moldovan police have uncovered five phone fraud cases resulting in total losses of nearly €76,500 (approx. 1.5 million MDL). Officers registered one new fraud case in the past 24 hours, while victims only recently reported four earlier incidents.

Moldova Schools Upgrade Sanitation with Multi-Million Investment

The "Ion Luca Caragiale" Theoretical High School in Orhei has fully modernized its sanitation facilities following an investment of over €91,300 (approx. 1.79M MDL).

Trump says Putin is softening terms to end war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has softened his conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, describing Moscow's stance as increasingly flexible.

Moldovan clubs begin UEFA qualifying campaigns tonight

Moldovan clubs return to European action tonight as Sheriff Tiraspol and Milsami Orhei begin their respective qualification campaigns. Both fixtures are scheduled to kick off at 20:00 Chisinau time.

Moldova court to define Gagauzia autonomy limits

Moldova’s Constitutional Court will issue a pivotal ruling on Thursday, July 9, establishing clear legal boundaries between central state authority and regional self-governance in the autonomous region of Gagauzia.

Moldova eases school admission for refugee children

Refugee children from Ukraine will have a guaranteed 10% quota of available spots for admission to grades 1 and 10 in the Republic of Moldova for the 2026-2027 school year. This announcement was made by representatives of the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) during an information session for parents on July 8.

Anti-Corruption prosecutors detain Pruncul prison chief

On Tuesday, July 8, the Director of Penitentiary No. 9 in Pruncul was detained as part of a criminal investigation led by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. The National Penitentiary Administration (ANP) has confirmed this information and stated that it will cooperate fully with the investigators involved in the case.

Chișinău: EP vote confirms confidence in Moldova's EU path

The vote in the European Parliament (EP) and the call to promptly open all negotiation clusters with the Republic of Moldova signal confidence in the country's efforts to build a European state. This statement was made by interim Prime Minister Eugeniu Oscmochescu, who emphasized that advancing the accession negotiations will strengthen state institutions, enhance security, promote economic development, and improve living standards for citizens.

Ungheni gets €1M flood protection dam

Flood protection and new recreational space in Ungheni: Local authorities began efforts to reinforce the dam along the Prut and its Delia tributary. This investment aims to secure the area while also creating an attractive destination for both residents and visitors.

Court upholds 10-year sentence for former BEM chief

The Centru Court of Appeal upheld the 10-year prison sentence for Viorel Bârca, the former interim president of "Banca de Economii" (BEM). The appeal court rejected both the prosecutors' appeal and the appeal filed by the defendant's lawyers against the sentence issued by the Chisinau Court in Buiucani in January 2024, deeming them both unfounded.