Russian drones strike 800 meters from NATO border in Ukraine

Russian drones struck transport infrastructure just 800 meters from the Polish border on Saturday morning, damaging a truck and a passenger train locomotive without causing casualties, officials said.

RTL probe exposes Russian recruitment network in Germany

German broadcaster RTL exposed a suspected Russian intelligence network employing recruited “disposable agents” for surveillance and espionage across Germany following a year-long undercover journalistic sting, independent network TV Rain reported.

Chisinau Marathon draws 10,000 runners despite autumn rain

Over 10,000 international runners braved rain and cold in Chisinau on Sunday to compete in the capital’s annual marathon, welcoming participants from more than 59 countries.

Patriotic music festival draws 500 performers to Chisinau

About 500 performers gathered outside Moldova's parliament on Friday to celebrate national identity and heritage during the biannual patriotic song festival, drawing participants and spectators from across the country.

Health officials alert public after Moldova detects West Nile virus

Moldovan health authorities have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus, including one locally transmitted infection, prompting public health warnings amid an escalating European mosquito-borne disease season.

Kremlin weighs sweeping FSB reshuffle amid elite infighting

Russia's Federal Security Service faces a sweeping leadership reshuffle in the coming months, with veteran director Aleksandr Bortnikov poised to step down, according to investigative outlet iStories.

Sandu rallies youth on Dniester banks to build national resilience

More than 500 young people gathered in Holercani along the Dniester River this weekend for the fifth Moldova Youth Forum, engaging with policymakers and President Maia Sandu on civic participation and national resilience.

Zelensky targets Russian oligarchs as EU sanctions renewal looms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the European Union to maintain sanctions against Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman on Friday, warning that Kremlin-linked business magnates must not escape accountability.

Houseplants require adjusted care as autumn arrives

Indoor gardeners must adjust plant care routines across homes this September as daylight shortens and temperatures cool, slowing houseplant growth cycles and shifting seasonal hydration requirements.

Russia suffers catastrophic losses for meager gains, UK says

Nearly 500,000 Russian troops have died fighting in Ukraine as total casualties topped 1.5 million, British intelligence officials announced, describing Moscow’s grinding war as a devastating strategic failure.

Wars push global refining to brink as IEA cuts oil supply forecasts

The International Energy Agency slashed its 2026 global oil outlook on Friday as escalating wars in Iran and Ukraine pushed global refining capacity to its limits and depleted emergency stockpiles.

Students mentor peers as Moldova scales up math exam drive

Moldova has launched the second edition of its nationwide peer-tutoring initiative, pairing secondary school students with older mentors to boost performance in national mathematics graduation exams.