Strong performance for Moldova at Physics Olympiad in Colombia

Students from Moldova won two silver medals, one bronze medal, and received two honorable mentions at the International Physics Olympiad in Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Volodymyr Zelensky aims to replace Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko will resign after less than a year in office. President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a cabinet reshuffle aimed at overhauling Kyiv's domestic and foreign policy priorities.

Russian strikes kill five, wound 35 in one day

Recent Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in at least five fatalities and injuries to 35 others, according to Ukrainian officials.

Nisporeni undergoes major development with over 85 million lei in investments

The town of Nisporeni is entering a new phase of development. The Satul Nou neighborhood will be modernized through a project worth more than 22 million lei. At the same time, construction has begun on a regional wastewater treatment plant and the expansion of the sewerage network, with investments exceeding 63 million lei.

Hazardous waste at Porumbeni landfill under environmental investigation

Allegations have surfaced regarding the storage of hazardous medical waste at the landfill in Porumbeni, Criuleni district. Environmental specialists conducted an investigation at the site and uncovered multiple irregularities.

Vasile Tofan nominated as Moldova's Prime Minister: "I am overwhelmed by this responsibility"

Restoring citizens' trust through bold reforms and relaunching the economy through a close partnership between the government and the business community, to seize Moldova's historic opportunity to join the European Union (EU). These are the objectives Vasile Tofan has committed to after President Maia Sandu announced on Saturday, July 11, that she had nominated him for the post of prime minister following consultations with the parliamentary faction of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), which holds the majority in Parliament.

Eight wounded in deliberate Russian drone attack on Kherson bus

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.

Kremlin weighs NATO base strikes as Ukraine conflict deepens

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.

Rome expels two Russian military attaches over NATO spy plot

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 factory fire kills 28 as Xi warns of severe losses

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.

Moldova updates towing policy: Focus on public safety over removal

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.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak outpaces response, health officials say

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.