Speaker Grosu coordinates flood relief in Ialoveni

Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu assessed severe flood damage across Ialoveni district on Sunday following torrential overnight rains. Emergency response teams and local authorities continue active operations to clear blocked infrastructure and secure damaged properties.

Moldova launches card-based cultural vouchers for youth

Moldova’s Ministry of Culture has expanded its national Cultural Voucher program for youth through a new fintech integration with Mastercard and Paynet. Announced at the Moldova Digital Summit 2026, the upgrade transitions the initiative from a purely virtual smartphone application to a flexible card-based system.

Armenia targets Kremlin-backed candidates in election bribery sweep

The Investigative Committee of Armenia announced Sunday the arrest of six parliamentary candidates from the pro-Russian "Strong Armenia" alliance on charges of voter bribery and large-scale money laundering.

Russian drone strikes target Ukraine energy grid and Black Sea ships

On the night of Sunday, June 7, Russian forces launched a massive wave of 236 attack drones across Ukraine, killing at least three civilians and wounding dozens. Ukraine's Air Force intercepted 215 of the unmanned aerial vehicles, while local authorities reported direct strikes in 13 locations and debris impact in nine other regions.

One fisherman killed as Turkish vessel sinks near Crimea

A Turkish fishing vessel, the "Duru 67," sank following an attack in the waters off Sevastopol, Crimea, leaving one fisherman dead and four others wounded by shrapnel. While Ankara has confirmed the strike, no party involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has claimed responsibility.

Ukrainian drone explodes in Romanian port; President Dan blames Russia

A Ukrainian maritime drone exploded in Romania's Port of Constanța on Friday, June 5. Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that while the vector belonged to Ukraine, the Russian Federation bears ultimate responsibility for the security incident.

Heavy rain floods Chisinau streets, police urge caution

Torrential overnight rainfall triggered severe flash floods across Chisinau, paralyzing traffic on major arterial routes. National Police patrol units deployed immediately to manage the unfolding gridlock as meteorologists warn of continued precipitation.

Police hunt suspects after 12 shot near Ohio festival

A shooting near the Old West End festival in Toledo, Ohio, left 12 people injured on Saturday, June 6, with two victims in critical condition. Authorities are actively searching for at least two suspects who opened fire near the event.

Ukrainian drone strikes trigger food rationing in occupied Crimea

Occupied Crimea and Sevastopol are facing immediate food shortages and a complete commercial fuel shutdown following Ukrainian drone attacks. The strikes targeted the "Novorossia" federal highway, a critical logistical route connecting the peninsula directly to Russia.

Moldovan emergency forces respond to widespread flash floods

Moldovan emergency teams deployed across ten districts over the weekend to mitigate damage after torrential rains and overnight storms triggered widespread flash floods. The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) responded to 65 urgent requests for assistance as heavy deluges submerged households, damaged roads, and disrupted transit. Authorities confirmed that no casualties or injuries have been reported, and operational teams remain on permanent alert.

Crumbling century-old Jewish homes in Capresti face extinction

Rapidly deteriorating stone walls and collapsing roofs now threaten the last remaining century-old Jewish residences in Capresti, a village in Moldova’s Floresti District. This accelerating structural collapse has forced local residents and authorities to issue an urgent appeal to the Ministry of Culture for immediate restoration funding before these historical vestiges disappear entirely.

Armenia votes today in high-stakes shift from Moscow to EU

Armenians are casting ballots this Sunday in high-stakes parliamentary elections that will shape the nation's next government. Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third consecutive term to solidify his power. The election is dominated by Armenia's shifting relationship with Russia and Yerevan's explicit push for closer ties with the European Union.