Yearly Archives: 2026
Maia Sandu Condemns Russian Attacks on Ukraine as Drone Incidents Reported Near Moldova Border
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has condemned the Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight, which resulted in civilian casualties and material damage.“We strongly condemn last night’s Russian attacks on Ukraine, which killed civilians and...
Ukrainian Authorities Release Images of Aftermath of Attack Near Giurgiulesti Border Crossing
Ukrainian authorities have released images showing the aftermath of an attack near the Giurgiulesti border crossing with Moldova. The footage shows a truck parking area engulfed in flames.The Izmail administration said a...
Shor’s People and the Stakes in Blocking the Elections: Who Is Mobilizing Gagauzia?
A so-called “Council with the People” was held in Vulcanesti on August 15, officially presented as a meeting dedicated to the special legal status of the Gagauzia autonomy. In practice, however, the...
Moldova Welcomes More Tourists in First Half of 2026
Tourism in the Republic of Moldova grew in the first half of 2026, with accommodation facilities hosting 257,300 tourists between January and June, up 15.8% compared with the same period last year,...
Moldova Appoints New Ambassadors to Serbia, Montenegro and Portugal. Who got the position?
Moldova’s Ambassador to Romania, Mihai Mitu, will also represent the country in Serbia and Montenegro on a non-resident basis. Meanwhile, Sergiu Gurduza has been appointed Moldova’s new ambassador to Portugal.President Maia Sandu...
Moldova Cannot Buy Large Volumes of Gas When Prices Are Lowest, ANRE Says
The Republic of Moldova cannot purchase and store large volumes of natural gas during periods when international prices are most favorable because of its limited storage capacity and available infrastructure, ANRE Director...
Shahed-136 Drone Enters Moldovan Airspace During Russian Attacks on Ukraine
A Shahed-136 (Geran-2) drone illegally entered the airspace of the Republic of Moldova early Thursday morning, August 20, according to the Ministry of Defense.The drone was detected and monitored by the National...
Moldova and Turkiye Discuss Economic Cooperation, Investment and Development of Gagauzia
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met with a delegation of Turkish MPs to discuss strengthening economic cooperation, attracting investment, and supporting the development of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia.The Turkish parliamentary delegation...