Man shot in Chisinau Botanica district as police detain suspect

A man sustained injuries during a shooting incident in the Botanica district of Chisinau on Saturday night. Medical officials confirmed the victim's injuries are non-life-threatening, and he remains in stable condition.

Vienna Ringturm facade features Moldovan art in historic cultural debut

A contemporary artist from the Republic of Moldova has designed the monumental artwork covering the facade of Vienna’s iconic Ringturm building for the first time in history. The installation by Pavel Braila, titled "Your Happiness is in Your Own Hands," transforms the corporate headquarters into a massive open-air art gallery focusing on a central symbol of Moldovan culinary tradition: stuffed cabbage rolls, locally known as sarmale.

Venezuela twin quakes kill 1,430 as UN fears 50,000 missing

The death toll from a twin earthquake that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 1,430, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez announced.

Moldova publishes declassified Soviet deportation lists from 1941

The National Archives Agency of Moldova released declassified nominal lists of individuals deported from the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic during the mass Soviet operations of June 13–14, 1941. The documents, originally declassified by the Ministry of Internal Affairs in 2010, are now accessible to the public and available for download in PDF format.

Moldova to publish updated endangered species register by 2027

Moldova is updating its national Red Data Book following a comprehensive two-year field assessment of rare and endangered species. The upcoming fourth edition will reflect major shifts in regional biodiversity, upgrading protection for critical wildlife while removing species that no longer face immediate threats.

Muchova wins Bad Homburg Open after Osaka retires

Czech tennis star Karolína Muchová secured the Bad Homburg Open title in Germany following the retirement of Japan's Naomi Osaka during the second set. Muchová dominated the opening exchanges of the final, leading 6-1, 1-0 before the match came to an abrupt halt.

Russia and Ukraine complete swap of 14 civilian detainees

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 14 detained civilians on Saturday, returning seven individuals to each side. The bilateral repatriation marks a rare humanitarian agreement focused exclusively on non-combatants.

Ukraine strikes Titan-Barikady missile plant in Volgograd

The Ukrainian military struck the Titan-Barikady defense plant in Volgograd with FP-5 Flamingo missiles on Saturday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.

Moldova restricts heavy trucks during heatwave

Moldova will temporarily restrict the movement of heavy goods vehicles with a maximum authorised weight exceeding 12 tonnes on national roads from 28 June to 1 July, amid yellow, orange and red heat alerts, the National Roads Administration (AND) announced.

France wins World Cup Group I as Senegal sets African scoring record

The France national football team secured the top spot in World Cup Group I following a commanding 4-1 victory over Norway at Boston Stadium.

Moldova issues water safety alert amid summer heatwave

The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) issued an urgent appeal for public adherence to water safety protocols. The alert comes as soaring summer temperatures drive large crowds to natural water bodies across the country.

Egypt reach World Cup knockout stage after Iran draw

Egypt secured a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 after drawing 1-1 with Iran in Group G, reaching the knockout stage for the first time in the nation's history. Mahmoud Saber put the Africans ahead in the fifth minute before Ramin Rezaeian equalised nine minutes later. Egypt will face Australia in the round of 32, while Iran must wait to see whether it advances as one of the tournament's eight best third-placed teams.