Trump and Putin summit: A new Ukraine plan?

Russian President Vladimir Putin may request official recognition of occupied Ukrainian territories during an upcoming summit with Donald Trump, The Moscow Times reports, citing The Wall Street Journal and European and Ukrainian diplomats.

Why Chișinău city hall lacks a budget

Chișinău continues to operate without an approved budget for the current year.

Gagauzia challenges Guțul's conviction as "political"

The People’s Assembly and the Executive Committee of Gagauzia have deemed the conviction of Bashkan Evghenia Guțul "illegal" and "politically motivated" in the case of the former Șor Party's illegal financing.

Dumitru Verdianu exhibition: A tribute to Romanian tradition

A solo exhibition by sculptor Dumitru Verdianu, a native of Chișinău who has been based in Vienna, Austria, for over 30 years, has opened at the National Museum of Art of Moldova.

Zelenskyy, Tusk discuss peace as war pause nears

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday, August 8, after a discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that a pause in the war in Ukraine could be close, according to Reuters.

Air conditioner dangers: How to prevent summer sickness

Even during the warm season, respiratory infections persist. According to the National Prehospital Emergency Medical Service, there were over 1,600 related calls last week.

EU faces new Trump tariff amid trade deal criticism

Thursday, August 7th, was a day of mourning for European industries, businesses, and manufacturers.

Israel approves plan to control Gaza City

Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan to destroy the radical Islamist movement Hamas and take control of Gaza City, according to international agencies AP and Reuters, who announced the decision on Friday, August 8.

NBM lowers key rate to stimulate economy

Inflation is expected to continue its decline in the coming months, and financing costs will fall after the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) decided to lower its monetary policy rate.

Historic wildfire ravages southern France

France is battling its largest wildfire in decades. At least one person is dead and 13 are injured, including residents and firefighters.

Historic peace summit: Trump hosts Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Friday he will host Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for a "historic peace summit" aimed at ending the long-standing conflict between the two countries.

Gazprom accuses Moldova of "deliberately destroying" Moldovagaz

Russia’s Gazprom energy giant, the majority shareholder of SA Moldovagaz, is accusing Moldovan authorities of "deliberately destroying" its subsidiary in Chișinău.