Eight wounded in deliberate Russian drone attack on Kherson bus

Eight civilians were injured today when a Russian drone targeted a passenger minibus in central Kherson. Local officials reported the attack occurred at approximately 13:40, as reported by Ukrinform.

Political deadlock in Moldova as opposition shuns talks

All opposition parties in Moldova have announced a total boycott of the formal presidential consultations aimed at designating a new prime minister. The move follows the resignation of former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu on July 3.

Kremlin weighs NATO base strikes as Ukraine conflict deepens

Russian President Vladimir Putin is signaling a preference for escalating the war in Ukraine rather than seeking peace, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters.

Rome expels two Russian military attaches over NATO spy plot

Italy announced on July 9 the expulsion of two Russian intelligence operatives working under diplomatic cover, condemning their activities as a "grave and unacceptable interference" in Italian security.

China factory fire kills 28 as Xi warns of severe losses

A fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China on July 9 has killed at least 28 people, state media reported. Trapped workers were unable to escape as flames quickly engulfed the building.

Freya project: Ukraine’s new path to rapid missile defense

Ukraine has joined forces with European partners to launch the "Freya" project, a strategic initiative aimed at developing a sovereign European anti-ballistic defense system. This new initiative seeks to provide a faster, more cost-effective alternative to existing systems like the Patriot or the Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG.

Moldova life expectancy rises to 72.6 years led by women

Life expectancy in the Republic of Moldova continues to climb, according to the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics.

Moldovans thwart 136 phone scams as daily losses reach €51,000

Citizens in Moldova foiled 136 phone scam attempts in a single day, demonstrating growing public resilience against cybercrime and social engineering.

Moldova updates towing policy: Focus on public safety over removal

Since October 2025, Moldovan legislation has strictly limited the conditions under which vehicles can be towed for illegal parking. Authorities can no longer remove vehicles arbitrarily; towing is now reserved for cases involving public safety.

Moldova passes bill fining invasive species spread up to €2,560

The Moldovan Parliament approved a bill in its first reading on July 9 to strictly regulate invasive alien species threatening biodiversity, public health, and agriculture. The legislation introduces fines of up to €2,560 (50,000 MDL) for individuals and businesses that illegally introduce or spread these organisms.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak outpaces response, health officials say

The ongoing Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than any previously recorded outbreak, public health officials have warned. The surge is driven by the Bundibugyo strain, for which no approved vaccines or specific treatments currently exist.

Moldova expands identity document services in Transnistria

The vast majority of residents living in Moldova's breakaway Transnistrian region hold Moldovan citizenship, according to the latest figures from the Public Services Agency (ASP).