Moldova PAS party fields pro-EU technocrat Tofan for premiership

Moldova’s ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has officially nominated prominent businessman and investor Vasile Tofan for the position of prime minister.

In Moldova, the female-to-male ratio declines after age 30 due to higher male mortality and emigration

The Republic of Moldova is experiencing a significant demographic imbalance. In rural areas, the population is predominantly male, while women are increasingly migrating to urban centers. National data reveal a concerning trend: the number of men is steadily decreasing relative to the number of women. The main factors contributing to this imbalance are high male mortality rates and the emigration of men from the country.

Costiuc: New PM won't save failing cabinet without structural change

Vasile Costiuc, leader of the "Democratia Acasa" party, warned on Friday, July 11, that appointing a new prime minister without replacing the current cabinet would ignore public demand for reform. The protest took place at the Presidential Office, where the party declined to participate in formal consultations.

Czech tennis triumph: Muchova and Noskova reach Wimbledon final

The Wimbledon final will feature an all-Czech showdown between Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova. Both players secured their spots in Saturday’s championship match, marking a historic moment for Czech tennis.

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.

Political deadlock in Moldova as opposition shuns talks

All opposition parties in Moldova have announced a total boycott of the formal presidential consultations aimed at designating a new prime minister. The move follows the resignation of former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu on July 3.

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.

Freya project: Ukraine’s new path to rapid missile defense

Ukraine has joined forces with European partners to launch the "Freya" project, a strategic initiative aimed at developing a sovereign European anti-ballistic defense system. This new initiative seeks to provide a faster, more cost-effective alternative to existing systems like the Patriot or the Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG.

Moldova life expectancy rises to 72.6 years led by women

Life expectancy in the Republic of Moldova continues to climb, according to the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics.

Moldovans thwart 136 phone scams as daily losses reach €51,000

Citizens in Moldova foiled 136 phone scam attempts in a single day, demonstrating growing public resilience against cybercrime and social engineering.