Protesters surround Moldova parliament as government halts tax reform

A massive public demonstration erupted in front of the Parliament in Chisinau on Sunday, as hundreds of citizens from multiple regions voiced fierce opposition to the government's proposed fiscal policy. In an immediate response to the growing civil unrest, the ruling party announced a temporary freeze on the legislative draft, promising a comprehensive review of the contested measures.

EU-aligned waste recycling mandates challenge Moldovan businesses

The implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework in Moldova is driving the development of waste collection and recycling infrastructure. While the mechanism enhances ecological public awareness and holds commercial enterprises accountable, structural hurdles continue to slow down its domestic operational capacity.

EU demands Iran respect truce after strikes on Bahrain

The European Union strongly condemned recent Iranian drone strikes against Bahrain and urged Tehran to respect the security memorandum signed last week with the United States.

Volgograd civilians face treason threats after filming plant strike

Russian security forces in Volgograd have detained multiple local residents for filming and distributing video footage showing the aftermath of a Ukrainian missile strike on a local defense industrial facility. Local state-aligned media outlets subsequently broadcasted interrogation videos, warning that the detainees could face up to 20 years in prison under state treason charges.

Skydiving plane crash in eastern France kills 11

A light aircraft carrying skydivers crashed on Sunday, June 28, near the city of Nancy in eastern France. All 11 individuals on board were killed in the accident, regional authorities in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department announced, according to RFI.

CENTCOM hits ten military sites in mainland Iran

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) launched airstrikes against ten military targets inside Iran on Sunday night. Defense officials confirmed the operation came as a direct response to Tehran’s sustained hostility toward commercial vessels navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Serbian President Vucic bows to student protests, calls snap polls

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced plans to resign in the coming weeks and trigger early parliamentary and presidential elections. The unexpected move directly addresses a core demand of ongoing student-led demonstrations. Vucic shared the decision on Saturday, June 27, during a rally in front of his supporters.

Drones target Russian refineries up to 700 kilometers deep

Ukrainian drones struck the Slavianski oil refinery in the Krasnodar region during a series of overnight attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. The facility sits approximately 300 kilometers from the active front lines.

Cultural resilience takes center stage on Moldova's Costume Day

The National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History hosted National Costume Day to promote authentic cultural traditions and safeguard local heritage. Visitors examined historic garments, including traditional embroidered blouses known as ii and woven skirts known as catrințe. State officials emphasized that the annual event serves to reconnect the public with ancestral identity.

Moldovan orchard counters climate risks with solar power and automation

Moldovan migrant returnees Viorica and Mihail Ostafeiciuc have successfully transitioned their overseas earnings into a modern commercial orchard. Located near the village of Cojusna, the agricultural enterprise has expanded from a single hectare in 2017 to a robust 10-hectare plantation.

Moldovan retail outlets face July deadline for cashless systems

Certain commercial enterprises in Moldova must accept cashless payments at retail locations that generated annual revenues exceeding €25,500 (approx. 500,000 MDL) during the previous calendar year. The official compliance deadline is set for July 1, 2026.

From Chisinau to Beijing: Ana Jalba-Qin’s 27-year cultural odyssey

Ana Jalba-Qin has divided her life and identity between two contrasting worlds for the past 27 years. Her journey spans from the majesty of the Great Wall of China to her ancestral family home in Razeni, located in Moldova's Ialoveni district. Today, that family property belongs to her son, Yan Yan Qin, whom she affectionately calls her own Moldovan.