Egypt make history as Belgium top Group G

Egypt secured a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 after drawing 1-1 with Iran in Group G, reaching the knockout stage for the first time in the nation's history. Mahmoud Saber put the Africans ahead in the fifth minute before Ramin Rezaeian equalised nine minutes later. Egypt will face Australia in the round of 32, while Iran must wait to see whether it advances as one of the tournament's eight best third-placed teams.

New wastewater network secures clean water for 7,000 Moldovans

The Moldovan government and the North Regional Development Agency (North RDA) have completed a major €1.16 million (approx. 22.8 million MDL) sanitation infrastructure project in the northern Sangerei region.

Nicusor Dan demands party consensus amid Romania budget gridlock

Romanian President Nicusor Dan has transferred the responsibility of forging a parliamentary majority back to the political parties, following a one-hour negotiation session that concluded without an agreement. The head of state currently faces two competing governance proposals, neither of which commands an absolute majority in Parliament.

Literary elite awarded at Moldova Writers' Union Gala 2026

The Writers' Union of Moldova honored the finest literary works of 2025 at its annual Awards Gala on Friday, June 26.

Debutants Cape Verde secure historic World Cup knockout spot

World Cup debutants Cape Verde advanced to the round of 32 following a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium. The clean sheet secured their progression from Group H in the tournament hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Moldova tackles academic plagiarism with strict student AI disclosure

The Moldovan Government has approved a new national framework requiring university students to formally disclose the use of artificial intelligence in their academic work.

Opposition warns of inflation as Moldova unifies VAT at 20 percent

The Moldovan government has withdrawn several controversial provisions from the draft fiscal and budgetary policy following intense public backlash and a lack of institutional consensus.

Ukrainian Flamingo missiles strike strategic Russian weapons factory

Ukrainian Flamingo missiles struck the Russian city of Volgograd on Saturday night, targeting a major defense facility.

Salaries will follow current tax rules as Finance Ministry drops 2027 proposals

The change to the payroll taxation system will not be implemented in 2027. The Ministry of Finance announced this on Friday, June 26.

Opposition challenges PrePay card registration rules

The Electronic Communications Law was updated to include a provision for identifying PrePay card users. These cards will only be activated after the user has provided an identity document for verification.

On 06/26/2026, 240 couples got married

The date of 06/26/2026 saw 240 couples unite to formalize their relationships together, marking a memorable numerical alignment that many considered symbolic.

Constitutional Court will review Justice Ministry challenge to Gagauzia elections on July 7

On July 7, the Constitutional Court will review a request from the Ministry of Justice to assess the constitutionality of various provisions within Gagauzia's election legislation. Specifically, the judges will determine whether the People's Assembly has the authority to approve the composition of the central electoral authority in Comrat.