Romania, Moldova vulnerable to drone attacks, experts warn

The incidents recorded in Lopatna, Galați, and Constanța illustrate that the threats stemming from the war in Ukraine are increasingly extending beyond its borders. The crash of these drones is not merely an accident; it underscores the security vulnerabilities of Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Experts point out that this situation is putting significant pressure on these countries' ability to respond quickly and effectively to such challenges.

Rapeseed remains a top-profit crop in Moldova

Following a year of record harvests, rapeseed continues to garner interest from farmers. This year, the cultivated area is estimated at approximately 158,000 hectares, including around 20,000 hectares in the Transnistrian region.

Over 17,000 students take foreign language exam

Today, June 9, over 17,000 candidates are expected to take the foreign language test, the third examination in the national baccalaureate exam, according to data from the Ministry of Education and Research.

Oldest Neanderthal dental surgery discovered in Siberia

A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar discovered in Siberia shows clear evidence of primitive dental treatment, according to a recent scientific analysis. Anthropologists concluded that the species practiced advanced tooth-drilling procedures, which independent media outlet TV Rain reported as "unbearably painful."

Moldovan art center achieves zero energy bills with solar grid

Solar panels installed on the roof of the Ginta Latină Culture and Arts Center in Chișinău now supply over 70% of the annual electricity consumed by the Teatrul Fără Nume (Theater Without a Name). The infrastructure modernization project, completed in 2023, functions under the direct financial sponsorship of the Moldovan Ministry of Culture.

Strășeni police seize €5,870 in illicit goods after raid

Strășeni police officers seized over 1,000 cigarette packs, 3,600 loose cigarettes, 1,170 liters of alcohol, and undocumented pyrotechnics during a targeted regional operation. The confiscated illicit goods are valued at over €5,870 (approx. 115,000 MDL).

NATO jets down drone over Latvia amid Russian electronic warfare

French Air Force fighter jets operating under NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission have shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inside Latvian airspace. This marks the first security incident of its kind in Latvia, occurring alongside a simultaneous drone explosion in neighboring Moldova.

Russian drone strikes target civilian infrastructure across Ukraine

Russian drone strikes targeted the port city of Odessa and multiple regions across Ukraine on the morning of June 8, killing at least one person and injuring several others.

Moldova debuts national AI olympiad for global finals

Hundreds of students, teachers, and technology enthusiasts gathered at Tekwill Expo Day 2026, an event highlighting digital innovation. The exhibition featured the official launch of the country’s first National Artificial Intelligence Olympiad, where top young programmers competed to secure a spot at the global finals in Kazakhstan.

Firefighters contain blaze in downtown Chisinau abandoned property

A fire broke out on the morning of June 8 in an abandoned building in central Chisinau, prompting a rapid response from emergency services. Firefighters successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures, and confirmed that no casualties were reported.

Sandu: Moldova eyes private investors for military drone production

Moldova could soon launch domestic production of military drones and jamming systems to counter growing aerial threats.

Pashinyan takes early lead in historic Armenian vote

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party took an early lead in Sunday’s legislative elections. The vote serves as a crucial test of public support for Yerevan’s strategic foreign policy shift toward the West.