Fourteen civilians freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 14 detained civilians on Saturday, returning seven individuals to each side. The bilateral repatriation marks a rare humanitarian agreement focused exclusively on non-combatants.

Ukrainian missiles hit Russian defense plant in Volgograd

The Ukrainian military struck the Titan-Barikady defense plant in Volgograd with FP-5 Flamingo missiles on Saturday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.

Moldova limits heavy truck traffic amid extreme heat

Moldova will temporarily restrict the movement of heavy goods vehicles with a maximum authorised weight exceeding 12 tonnes on national roads from 28 June to 1 July, amid yellow, orange and red heat alerts, the National Roads Administration (AND) announced.

Dembele hat-trick seals top spot for France as Senegal makes history

The France national football team secured the top spot in World Cup Group I following a commanding 4-1 victory over Norway at Boston Stadium.

Moldovan rescuers warn against swimming in unsafe waters

The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) issued an urgent appeal for public adherence to water safety protocols. The alert comes as soaring summer temperatures drive large crowds to natural water bodies across the country.

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.