Moldova joins Paris summit as EU approves €120M defense package

The European Union has approved €120 million (approx. 2.35 billion MDL) in defense funding for Moldova for 2026, primarily aimed at boosting the nation's air defense capabilities.

Estonia fortifies Russian border with new €15M base

Estonia has launched the development of a new military base in the border city of Narva, directly opposite Russia’s Ivangorod. The €15 million project forms part of NATO’s broader strategy to reinforce its eastern flank near Saint Petersburg, as reported by The Moscow Times.

Moldova power market aligns with EU standards as trading surges

Moldova's wholesale electricity market is experiencing steady growth in traded volumes, signaling progress toward a competitive energy sector aligned with European Union standards.

Paris summit targets air defense as EU prepares new sanctions

Consolidarea scutului antirachetă al Ucrainei și definirea unor garanții concrete de securitate domină discuțiile de la Paris, unde liderii Coaliției de Voință, alături de Volodimir Zelenski și Maia Sandu, analizează soluții urgente pentru întărirea capacităților de apărare în fața agresiunii ruse.

Moldova detonates fallen Russian drone near residential area

A fallen Russian Geran-2 drone carrying 40 kilograms of explosives could have flattened a residential house or destroyed up to three floors of an apartment building had it exploded in the village of Copanca, security experts warned.

Moldova PM-designate Tofan begins cabinet talks and EU reform push

Moldova’s Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan has launched consultations with key sector representatives, civil society groups, and parliamentary factions as he drafts his administration’s governing platform.

Chisinau Municipal Council passes €551M budget for 2026

Chisinau has approved its 2026 municipal budget following a three-hour debate on Monday, July 13, ending a prolonged reliance on provisional financial frameworks. The document passed in two readings in its original form, without amendments proposed by the opposition Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faction.

CoE chief praises Moldovan judicial reform progress as mandate ends

Moldova has successfully resolved 73% of all cases monitored by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CoE). The advancement highlights steady progress in implementing European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) judgments, despite persistent challenges in detention conditions and pre-trial detention reasoning.

Moldova seizes 6M cigarettes and tops €1B in H1 2026 revenue

Moldovan customs authorities intercepted over six million contraband cigarettes in the first half of 2026, including 550,000 cigarettes seized during a joint operation with Romanian border officials.

Moldova prepares to showcase local industry at massive 2026 expo

The Moldexpo International Center will host the second edition of the "Produs autohton" (Local Product) national exhibition from August 28 to 30. This year’s event marks a significant scaling of Moldova’s commercial ambitions, with organizers expecting a record turnout of over 50,000 visitors.

Moldovan crews launch 4th annual deployment to fight Greek wildfires

A team of 24 firefighters from the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) will deploy to Greece on July 14. They will assist Greek authorities in combating severe forest fires across the country.

Sheriff Tiraspol claims derby win as league heats up

Sheriff Tiraspol secured a dominant 4-2 victory over rivals Zimbru Chisinau in the third round of the Moldovan Super Liga.