Black Sea fleet ship hit by Ukrainian drone, defence intelligence says

Ukraine's military intelligence has announced that one of Russia's Black Sea Fleet vessels was damaged in an operation near Novorossiysk.

Kyiv and Budapest clash over Ukraine's EU future

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka met with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on Thursday to discuss national minority rights, a long-standing issue Hungary has used to obstruct Kyiv's European integration.

Russian ruble plummets amid trade balance deterioration

Russia’s ruble continues to weaken on the Moscow Exchange, hitting multi-month lows against the dollar, euro, and yuan.

Moldova elections: Polling stations open in Transnistria security zone

Moldova is seeking support from the co-chairs of the Joint Control Commission (JCC), as well as representatives from Ukraine and the OSCE Mission, to ensure a free election on September 28 in localities within the security zone.

Shocking school incident: Student beaten in front of classmates

A serious incident happened at a gymnasium in the northern region of the country, where a female student was assaulted by two of her classmates in the schoolyard. Instead of alerting teachers, other students filmed the incident. Psychologists caution that such situations can have a significant impact on teenagers and should be handled with care by adults.

Parents collected 85% of school aid payments

Parents of over 250,000 children in grades 1 to 11 have already received the 1,000 lei financial aid provided by the Government at the beginning of the school year. According to Executive Spokesperson Daniel Vodă, approximately 85% of the payments designated for this purpose have been accessed so far.

PAS: Pro-Russian government would block EU accession, threaten free movement; opposition says Moldova ‘has no enemies’

The victory of pro-Russian forces in the parliamentary elections on September 28, along with the formation of a Kremlin-loyal majority in the Moldovan Parliament, would halt the Republic of Moldova's European integration process. Furthermore, this scenario could lead to the infiltration of our institutions by representatives of the Russian Federation, a lack of resources for local modernization, and the potential for Moldovans to be used as "cannon fodder" in Vladimir Putin's wars, warn the leaders of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS). In contrast, the opposition accuses the government of "militarizing" the Republic of Moldova and damaging relations with the Russian Federation, which is considered a "strategic partner."

Bucharest Court of Appeal rejects Ion Ceban’s request; Romania entry ban upheld

On Thursday, September 11, the Bucharest Court of Appeal denied the request made by Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban to lift the ban on his entry into Romania and the entire Schengen area. Ceban's legal team announced their intention to appeal this decision to the Supreme Court of Justice, reports Free Europe.

Voter corruption probe: searches target group suspected of planning vote buying for parliamentary elections

On Thursday, September 11, police officers and prosecutors seized sums of money in various currencies, phones, laptops, bank documents, cards, and lists of individuals participating in the protests during 15 searches conducted in several locations across the country. These actions targeted a group of individuals with specific roles who allegedly attempted to corrupt voters for the benefit of the criminal organization "Sor" in anticipation of the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28, as announced by the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP).

Moldovan passport allows visa-free travel to over 110 countries

The Moldovan passport provides visa-free access to approximately 110 countries, while Ukrainian passport holders enjoy visa-free travel to nearly 140 countries. In comparison, the Romanian passport is the most powerful, granting access to over 170 countries. Each year, a global ranking is published that assesses the "power" of passports, considering not only visa-free travel but also other significant factors.

Cimișlia man faces jail after police find firearms at home

A 45-year-old man from Cimișlia faces up to six years in prison for illegally possessing several firearms and anti-tank mines.

Stopfals.md debunks myth of Moldova’s blockade over Ukraine

A new disinformation campaign was initiated by the Russian press and adopted by pro-Kremlin channels. It falsely claims that the European Union (EU) has abandoned plans to accelerate the Republic of Moldova's accession due to Ukraine's objections. According to checks by Stopfals.md, the information attributed to the publication Politico is fabricated and is part of a coordinated manipulation operation.