Investigation: One-third of Russian Embassy staff in Serbia may have intelligence links

At least 29 of the 78 diplomatic staff members at the Russian Embassy in Serbia either have ties to Russian special services or could potentially have such connections, according to an analysis by the publication "Agentstvo" based on data from Rupep.Org—a database of politically exposed persons—reports TV Rain.

Candidates for the People's Assembly in Comrat must be at least 21 and reside in Gagauzia for at least three years

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova who wish to run for a seat in the People's Assembly of the Gagauz autonomy must be at least 21 years old, have lived in the region for at least three years, and maintain their domicile within the autonomy's territory on election day. The Central Electoral Commission has outlined the requirements for participating in the People's Assembly election in Comrat, scheduled for November 15, 2026.

Iran offers plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz in talks with US

Iran has submitted a proposal to the United States through intermediaries offering to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington meets key conditions, officials confirmed Friday.

Gagauzia fund freeze risks blocking local donor grants

Gagauzia’s grant co-financing fund remains stagnant despite rising funding requests from local town halls, threatening to block development projects across the southern autonomous region, warned local deputy Alexandr Tarnavschi.

Moldova faces winter utility hikes across gas, heat, power

Moldova's energy regulator will review sweeping tariff increases on September 28, following simultaneous petitions from major utility operators to raise retail prices for natural gas, central heating, and cogeneration power.

Moldova PM warns Russia uses drones to test NATO resolve

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan warned that Russia is actively testing Western vigilance by sending military drones through Moldova’s airspace toward neighboring NATO members, even as Chișinău faces no immediate threat of military invasion.

NATO ready for Russian hybrid attacks, Rutte says

NATO stands ready to counter Russian cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid warfare, Secretary General Mark Rutte said, calling for increased military support for Ukraine to deter escalating hostile actions from Moscow.

Trump hosts Xi at White House to ease US-China tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the United States to avoid conflict and confrontation during a high-stakes state visit hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.

Services generate nearly half of Moldovan exports, forum shows

Moldova generated over $3.2 billion from service exports in 2025, accounting for nearly half of total foreign shipments as the country prepares to showcase new economic opportunities at Moldova Business Week.

New central Moldova water pipeline enters testing amid drought

Testing began on the Chișinău–Strășeni–Călărași water pipeline as Moldovan authorities move to secure drinking water supplies for thousands of central households amid a worsening regional drought, officials announced.

EU states weigh curbs on Russian and Belarusian athletes

EU member states are weighing targeted measures to restrict Russian and Belarusian athletes from returning to international competitions under their national flags, several European diplomats told news outlet Euractiv.

Geran-4 drone debris found near Moldova border

Debris from an unmanned aerial vehicle marked "Geran-4" was recovered in northern Moldova near the Ukrainian border following an aerial detonation, national police reported on Thursday.