Firefighters contain blaze in downtown Chisinau abandoned property

A fire broke out on the morning of June 8 in an abandoned building in central Chisinau, prompting a rapid response from emergency services. Firefighters successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures, and confirmed that no casualties were reported.

Sandu: Moldova eyes private investors for military drone production

Moldova could soon launch domestic production of military drones and jamming systems to counter growing aerial threats.

Pashinyan takes early lead in historic Armenian vote

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party took an early lead in Sunday’s legislative elections. The vote serves as a crucial test of public support for Yerevan’s strategic foreign policy shift toward the West.

Moldova warns citizens in Israel as Iran vows week-long attacks

The Moldovan Embassy in Israel issued an urgent security alert for its citizens following a massive Iranian missile and drone barrage.

State Tax Service introduces new POS terminal rules for firms

The State Tax Service of Moldova has announced that certain economic operators must accept cashless payments in Moldovan lei starting July 1, 2026. This mandate applies to businesses operating physical units that recorded sales over €25,510 (approx. 500,000 MDL) in the previous calendar year.

Moldova flash floods damage homes and infrastructure after storms

On June 7, 2026, torrential rains and high winds triggered flash floods across multiple regions in Moldova, prompting 37 emergency operations by the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU). Emergency crews focused primarily on draining water from residential properties, basements, and critical public infrastructure.

Luxembourg parliamentary delegation holds high-level talks in Moldova

A Luxembourg parliamentary delegation is paying an official visit to Chisinau from June 7 to 10 to strengthen diplomatic and strategic cooperation. The high-level discussions focus heavily on advancing Moldova's European integration process.

Seism strikes Mindanao: 15 dead and tsunami alerts issued

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday morning, killing at least 15 people and injuring 129 others.

Zelenskyy pushes E3 powers for urgent air defense funds in London

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London for an emergency E3–Ukraine format summit. The leaders focused heavily on coordinating diplomatic strategies to end the war and establish a lasting peace.

Sanctioned Russian elites acquire Western private aircraft

Members of Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, including state corporate executives and sanctioned oligarchs, continue to purchase and operate Western private jets despite international restrictions. A Wall Street Journal investigation, reported by The Moscow Times, revealed an extensive network of intermediaries facilitating these illicit luxury acquisitions.

Drone explodes in Orhei district with no reported casualties

A drone exploded near the village of Lopatna in the Orhei district during the night, according to official reports. The Moldovan General Inspectorate of Police confirmed that the incident caused no casualties.

Pro-Western leaders win elections in Kosovo and Armenia

Pro-Western ruling parties secured critical victories in yesterday's general elections in both Kosovo and Armenia. Preliminary data indicates near-final results show Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s party won the snap parliamentary vote, while Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan achieved a decisive victory. These simultaneous elections intensify strategic geopolitical shifts along the European Union's eastern and Balkan peripheries.