Meta unveils subsea cable boosting transatlantic data flows

Meta will deploy a 7,000-kilometre transatlantic fiber-optic cable linking the United States and France by 2029, delivering record transmission speeds of up to one petabit per second, the tech giant announced.

Gas tariff surge strains Moldovan schools and hospitals

Moldovan public institutions are struggling to absorb higher heating tariffs after regulators approved steep energy rate hikes ahead of the winter season.

Ukraine, US envoys map out diplomatic steps amid tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to map out diplomatic next steps, emphasizing peace through strength and trust-based cooperation.

Zelensky says Moscow breached energy ceasefire with 76 strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that Russian forces launched 76 targeted strikes against Ukraine’s energy, oil, and gas infrastructure over the past week despite a declared ceasefire.

Heavy rains trigger nationwide weather warning in Moldova

Moldova’s weather authorities issued a nationwide yellow warning on Sunday, forecasting heavy rainfall across the country with accumulations reaching up to 49 liters per square meter.

Environmental raids expose illegal tree felling in rural Moldova

Environmental inspectors uncovered widespread illegal logging across three Moldovan districts, documenting over 170 unlawfully felled trees and environmental damages exceeding €2,970 (approx. 58,000 MDL), authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Urban unrest rocks France as cost-of-living protests spread

French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Sunday evening after massive cost-of-living demonstrations erupted into unprecedented violence across several major cities, leaving hundreds injured and historic buildings destroyed.

Spain offers judicial and anti-graft expertise to Moldova

Spain is ready to support judicial reforms in the Republic of Moldova by sharing expertise in anti-corruption practices, magistrate training, and court digitization, Spanish Ambassador José Antonio Hernández Pérez-Solórzano told Moldpres.

Moldova remittance inflows reach $1.35 billion through August

Moldovans abroad sent home $1.35 billion (approx. 23.75 billion MDL) during the first eight months of 2026, according to official data released by the National Bank of Moldova (NBM).

Disinformation targets Gagauzia regional vote set for Nov. 15

Disinformation campaigns are actively targeting the upcoming regional elections in Gagauzia, spreading misleading claims regarding polling dates, candidate language rules, and regional autonomy, a fact-checking investigation revealed.

Naftogaz builds record gas buffer despite Russian strikes

Ukraine stored 16 billion cubic meters of natural gas in underground facilities ahead of the winter heating season, marking its highest reserve level since 2020 despite escalating Russian attacks.

Moldovan cabinet prepares autumn conscription drive

Moldova plans to draft up to 1,200 young men into the National Army for mandatory military service between October 2026 and January 2027, according to a draft government decree.