Deepfake scams are rising — how can we stay safe?

Video or audio recordings that appear genuine but are actually fabricated with the help of artificial intelligence—commonly referred to as deepfakes—are increasingly encountered online. This technology is frequently exploited by scammers, especially in phone calls or voice messages, where they imitate real voices to solicit sensitive information such as credit card details or money transfers.

Swiss sanctions hit Russian influence, 'shadow fleet'

Switzerland has adopted the European Union's (EU) 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Judge and prosecutor threatened in Guțul case

After Judge Ana Cucerescu, who handled the case of Governor Evghenia Guțul, received threats, the prosecutor in the case, Ghenadie Epure, has also been sent multiple threatening messages.

USMF announces supplementary admission session for 36 spots

Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) has admitted 1,146 candidates following this year's main admission round.

Romanian president meets Zelenskyy to discuss peace

Romania's President, Nicușor Dan, announced on Tuesday that he spoke on the phone with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to convey the need for "a comprehensive and lasting peace in Ukraine."

Disinformation Center moved to Presidential authority

Effective August 12, the Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation has been transferred to the authority of the Presidency.

Ukraine announces territorial gains before summit

Ukraine has recaptured two villages in the eastern Sumy region, the Kyiv army announced.

International Youth Day: Moldova’s strategy for young people

Moldova is observing International Youth Day on Tuesday, a day established by the United Nations and recognized in most countries around the world.

Diplomatic Bazaar unites Diaspora and talent in Chișinău

An event that's unique to Chișinău, though it has reached its fifth edition in Brussels, was held for the first time in the Moldovan capital.

Trump-Putin summit: Europe's Ukraine demands

Europe insists that peace negotiations in Ukraine must not proceed without the participation of both Kyiv and European countries. In a related development, European diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas is convening a meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday, August 11, to discuss the next steps regarding Ukraine.

Foreign-led cyberattack on government; STISC suspects insider sabotage

Several employees of the Information Technology and Cyber Security Service (STISC) are under suspicion for their involvement in attempted sabotage and attacks on the government’s cyber infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova. These employees will be suspended from their positions while an internal investigation by the authorities is conducted.

Moldova condemns Russia's disinformation on alleged falsification of diaspora votes in the elections

The authorities of the Republic of Moldova dismissed the accusations made by Sergei Shoigu, the Secretary of the Security Council of Russia, claiming that there was a falsification of the diaspora vote in the parliamentary elections held on September 28. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) stated that these claims are "maneuvers in the information war" conducted by the Russian Federation against the Republic of Moldova.