Popșoi urges respect for Ukraine borders at Crimea Platform

Moldova reaffirmed its unequivocal support for Ukraine’s internationally recognised borders, including Crimea, during the sixth Crimea Platform Summit held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Zelensky brands Putin 'patient zero' in fiery UN address

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to retaliate against Russia if Moscow targets Ukraine's power grid this winter, warning the UN General Assembly that Russian President Vladimir Putin represents the "patient zero" of global instability.

Poland investigates suspected sabotage at Starlink site

A fire broke out at a crucial Starlink ground station in central Poland on Tuesday evening, hitting a key hub that provides critical connectivity to Ukraine, Polish officials said.

Poland scrambles fighter jets as Russian helicopter crosses border

Polish fighter jets scrambled on Wednesday morning after a Russian Mi-8 helicopter crossed into Polish airspace from the Kaliningrad exclave, penetrating 300 metres near Braniewo for 42 seconds, military officials said.

Three drones breach Moldovan skies during Russian strikes

Moldovan authorities shut northern airspace on Thursday after three unmanned aerial vehicles illegally crossed the border from Ukraine during overnight Russian bombardment, the Ministry of Defense said.

Black Sea energy grid faces rising war threats, expert says

Mounting hostilities in Ukraine and the Middle East are compounding threats to Black Sea energy supplies, leaving the Republic of Moldova vulnerable to regional infrastructure shocks ahead of winter, foreign policy expert Grigore Guzun warned.

Surging gas prices threaten higher electricity rates in Moldova

Moldova's energy regulator warned that surging natural gas costs will inevitably impact domestic electricity tariffs, as higher fuel prices drive up power production expenses at local combined heat and power plants.

Interior Ministry moves to create facial biometric database

Moldova’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has drafted regulations to create a national facial recognition database, allowing law enforcement agencies to compare photographs and deploy biometric identification during criminal investigations.

Moldova secures Norwegian backing for winter energy compensations

Norway has pledged to support Moldova in cushioning its energy vulnerability by backing the government’s winter compensation program, following talks between prime ministers Vasile Tofan and Jonas Gahr Støre in New York.

Moldovan growers eye export surge amid stronger 2026 fruit yields

Moldovan fruit and grape growers project stronger 2026 yields and higher export revenues, relying on expanded shipments to European markets to offset rising production costs and finance modernization across orchards and vineyards.

Moldova must overhaul urban mobility to curb car waste, expert says

Mounting traffic congestion and systemic deficits in alternative transport are intensifying environmental and urban mobility strains across Moldova, environmental expert Ruslan Nercaș warned during an appearance on public broadcaster Moldova 1.

Soaring European gas prices trigger 29% tariff hike request

Moldova’s state energy supplier Energocom requested a 29.3% natural gas tariff increase on Wednesday, citing rapid price surges across European trading hubs that prevent using past accounting profits to subsidise rates.