Israel approves plan to control Gaza City

Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan to destroy the radical Islamist movement Hamas and take control of Gaza City, according to international agencies AP and Reuters, who announced the decision on Friday, August 8.

NBM lowers key rate to stimulate economy

Inflation is expected to continue its decline in the coming months, and financing costs will fall after the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) decided to lower its monetary policy rate.

Historic wildfire ravages southern France

France is battling its largest wildfire in decades. At least one person is dead and 13 are injured, including residents and firefighters.

Historic peace summit: Trump hosts Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Friday he will host Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for a "historic peace summit" aimed at ending the long-standing conflict between the two countries.

Gazprom accuses Moldova of "deliberately destroying" Moldovagaz

Russia’s Gazprom energy giant, the majority shareholder of SA Moldovagaz, is accusing Moldovan authorities of "deliberately destroying" its subsidiary in Chișinău.

Milsami Orhei defeats AC Virtus 3-2 in Conference League qualifier

Milsami Orhei secured a 3-2 victory against AC Virtus in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round.

Putin and Trump summit: Russia's "peace" gambit

Russia will likely try to use the upcoming summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to convince the U.S. president of its good intentions for peace, while continuing to pursue maximalist goals—the total capitulation of Ukraine, according to several experts cited by the Russian service of The Moscow Times.

Berries now a 2025 luxury—prices doubled from 2024

In the first half of this year, agricultural product prices rose by an average of over 28%. This increase was primarily driven by higher prices for fruits and vegetables. The data, presented by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), indicated that the highest price increases were recorded for berries, which doubled compared to 2024.

Applying fines and criminal charges could deter electoral corruption

Voter corruption is one of the most significant vulnerabilities in the electoral process in the Republic of Moldova, according to WatchDog expert Alexandru Bot. This statement comes in the wake of numerous searches conducted by law enforcement on Thursday, August 7, as part of an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the “Taito” application. In an interview with Moldova 1, Bot emphasized that the procedural actions being taken, including searches and efforts to counter digital tools that can influence voting, are “part of a series of preventive measures” that authorities must consistently implement.

U.S. diplomat and Defense Minister discuss next steps in Army modernization

The Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi, and Nick Pietrowicz, the Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in the Republic of Moldova, who has recently begun his mandate, discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation in defense. They also addressed the joint projects being implemented to modernize the National Army.

Ilan Shor’s network helps Russia evade sanctions via banks, firms, and crypto

Moldovan fugitive Ilan Shor, who was convicted in the "billion-dollar theft" case, has resurfaced at the heart of an international network with significant financial and geopolitical implications. An investigation published by IPN reveals that the politician plays a crucial role in a complex scheme designed to evade international sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation. This scheme involves a network of companies, banks, digital currencies, and commercial channels operating in countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, Mongolia, Egypt, and others.

Onișcani eco-project: Modern park replaces old landfill

A modern park with bike paths will be built in place of a ravine filled with garbage. Workers in the village of Onișcani, located in the Călărași district, are diligently working on the project. Although this initiative is very important, it has faced delays for years. Now, authorities are promising to complete the work, especially since they have received financial support from the Environmental Fund.