Russian oil crisis deepens as Ukrainian campaign halts fuel exports

Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries and tankers have forced Russia to suspend diesel exports and prepare for fuel imports. Within just three days, 19 tankers and a cargo vessel from the Kremlin’s shadow fleet were damaged.

NATO pledges €70B Ukraine aid, boosts defense at Ankara

NATO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty as the Ankara Summit concluded on Wednesday, July 8. Allies agreed on major new defense investments, including at least €70 billion in military support for Ukraine in 2026, with an equivalent level planned for 2027.

Maia Sandu makes 17 foreign visits costing €37,600 in H1 2026

Moldovan President Maia Sandu completed 17 official foreign visits during the first half of 2026, representing the majority of the 36 international trips undertaken by the Presidential Administration.

Trump threatens Spain trade halt before claiming NATO unity

US President Donald Trump sparked sharp diplomatic friction at Wednesday's NATO summit by demanding an end to trade with Spain and reviving claims over Greenland, before abruptly shifting tone to praise the alliance's unity.

Trump declares Iran truce dead as clashes spread across the Gulf

The United States carried out new strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump declared the fragile ceasefire with Tehran "definitively over." The move triggered Iranian retaliation against Kuwait and Bahrain, both hosts to major U.S. military bases, and further jeopardized efforts to end the wider war, as reported by Reuters.

Moldova police foil 140 phone scams amid €76k investment fraud

Moldovan police have uncovered five phone fraud cases resulting in total losses of nearly €76,500 (approx. 1.5 million MDL). Officers registered one new fraud case in the past 24 hours, while victims only recently reported four earlier incidents.

Moldovan High School Modernizes Restrooms for 1,500 Students

The "Ion Luca Caragiale" Theoretical High School in Orhei has fully modernized its sanitation facilities following an investment of over €91,300 (approx. 1.79M MDL).

Putin softening Ukraine war terms under pressure, Trump says

US President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has softened his conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, describing Moscow's stance as increasingly flexible.

Sheriff Tiraspol and Milsami Orhei kick off European quest

Moldovan clubs return to European action tonight as Sheriff Tiraspol and Milsami Orhei begin their respective qualification campaigns. Both fixtures are scheduled to kick off at 20:00 Chisinau time.

Top court to clarify central state authority in Gagauzia

Moldova’s Constitutional Court will issue a pivotal ruling on Thursday, July 9, establishing clear legal boundaries between central state authority and regional self-governance in the autonomous region of Gagauzia.

Moldova simplifies school enrollment for Ukrainian refugees

Refugee children from Ukraine will have a guaranteed 10% quota of available spots for admission to grades 1 and 10 in the Republic of Moldova for the 2026-2027 school year. This announcement was made by representatives of the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) during an information session for parents on July 8.

Penitentiary No. 9 director detained; ANP reacts

On Tuesday, July 8, the Director of Penitentiary No. 9 in Pruncul was detained as part of a criminal investigation led by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. The National Penitentiary Administration (ANP) has confirmed this information and stated that it will cooperate fully with the investigators involved in the case.