Moldova intelligence chief warns of Russian cyber attacks

Russian security services are transferring stolen personal data to organized crime syndicates to launch widespread phone fraud campaigns in Moldova, according to Alexandru Musteața, head of the Information and Security Service (SIS).

Moldova asserts unitary authority over Gagauzia elections

Moldova’s Constitutional Court ruled on July 9 that regional elections in the autonomous unit of Gagauzia must follow national legislation, ending the operation of Comrat's independent regional election commission.

Moldova aligns criminal justice data rules with EU standards

Moldova's Parliament has approved a new legal framework governing personal data in criminal justice during its first reading on July 9.

Moldova passes key labor protections and EU data integration laws

The Moldovan Parliament passed a series of legal amendments on July 9 to expand worker protections, align social security systems with European standards, and improve road safety.

Moldova enters post-demographic era as population shrinks

Moldova is experiencing an unprecedented demographic crisis marked by continuous depopulation, rapid aging, and sustained emigration over the last three decades.

Opposition boycotts Moldovan state probe, launches own inquiry

Five opposition factions in Moldova’s parliament have established an independent inquiry group to investigate state-owned enterprises, refusing to join an official commission set up a week earlier.

Russian oil crisis deepens as Ukrainian campaign halts fuel exports

Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries and tankers have forced Russia to suspend diesel exports and prepare for fuel imports. Within just three days, 19 tankers and a cargo vessel from the Kremlin’s shadow fleet were damaged.

NATO pledges €70B Ukraine aid, boosts defense at Ankara

NATO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty as the Ankara Summit concluded on Wednesday, July 8. Allies agreed on major new defense investments, including at least €70 billion in military support for Ukraine in 2026, with an equivalent level planned for 2027.

Maia Sandu makes 17 foreign visits costing €37,600 in H1 2026

Moldovan President Maia Sandu completed 17 official foreign visits during the first half of 2026, representing the majority of the 36 international trips undertaken by the Presidential Administration.

Trump threatens Spain trade halt before claiming NATO unity

US President Donald Trump sparked sharp diplomatic friction at Wednesday's NATO summit by demanding an end to trade with Spain and reviving claims over Greenland, before abruptly shifting tone to praise the alliance's unity.

Trump declares Iran truce dead as clashes spread across the Gulf

The United States carried out new strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump declared the fragile ceasefire with Tehran "definitively over." The move triggered Iranian retaliation against Kuwait and Bahrain, both hosts to major U.S. military bases, and further jeopardized efforts to end the wider war, as reported by Reuters.

Moldova police foil 140 phone scams amid €76k investment fraud

Moldovan police have uncovered five phone fraud cases resulting in total losses of nearly €76,500 (approx. 1.5 million MDL). Officers registered one new fraud case in the past 24 hours, while victims only recently reported four earlier incidents.