Romania intercepts third drone in three days, protests to Russia
Romanian forces shot down a drone early Sunday, 26 July, over the country's territorial waters near Sulina–Chilia on the Black Sea coast — the third such interception in three consecutive days. Defence Minister Radu Miruță said the incident confirms that Russia's war on Ukraine keeps generating risks beyond Ukraine's borders.
Romania shoots down third drone in three days near Black Sea coast
Romanian forces shot down a drone early Sunday, 26 July, over the country's territorial waters near Sulina–Chilia on the Black Sea coast — the third such interception in three consecutive days. Defence Minister Radu Miruță said the incident confirms that Russia's war on Ukraine keeps generating risks beyond Ukraine's borders.
Moldovan president condemns violations of Romanian airspace by Russian drones
President Maia Sandu condemns the repeated violations of Romania’s airspace by Russian drones and expresses her solidarity with Romania.“Another Russian drone today was shot down over Romania. We condemn Russia’s systematic violations of Romanian airspace &m...
BNS: Businesses anticipate price increases for products and services in the third quarter
The prices of products and services could increase by 9% in the third quarter of the year, according to estimates from business managers. Data from a survey conducted by the… The post BNS: Businesses anticipate price increases for products and services in the third quarter appeared first on ipn.md.
Agenda of events for Monday, July 27
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development initiates traffic on the national road M3, bypassing the locality of Slobozia Mare in the Cahul district /National road M3, direction from Vulcanesti… The post Agenda of events for Monday, July 27 appeared first on ipn.md.
IPN | Cultural Agenda | July 27
The immersive exhibition inspired by the mythology and mystic folklore of the Republic of Moldova, “The Forest”, created by Milen Chelea /Plai Gallery /July 23-August 6/, continues. The exhibition “Scent… The post IPN | Cultural Agenda | July 27 appeared first on ipn.md.
Driver sought after vehicle plows into Berlin Pride crowd
A vehicle plowed into the crowd at Berlin's Pride march on Saturday evening, killing one person and injuring 16, police said. The driver remains at large.
Car rampage at Berlin Pride march kills one, injures 16
A vehicle plowed into the crowd at Berlin's Pride march on Saturday evening, killing one person and injuring 16, police said. The driver remains at large.
Moldova ends decade of qualitative-only primary school grading
Moldova's Ministry of Education and Research will reintroduce numerical grades for fourth-graders in Romanian Language and Literature and Mathematics starting 1 September, ending nearly a decade in which primary school pupils were assessed only through descriptive ratings such as "very good," "good," or "satisfactory."
Moldova to reintroduce numerical grades for grade 4 pupils
Moldova's Ministry of Education and Research will reintroduce numerical grades for fourth-graders in Romanian Language and Literature and Mathematics starting 1 September, ending nearly a decade in which primary school pupils were assessed only through descriptive ratings such as "very good," "good," or "satisfactory."
Manufacturing leads optimism in Moldova's Q3 business survey
Moldovan businesses expect broadly stable conditions in the third quarter of 2026, with only moderate optimism on sales and prices, according to a National Bureau of Statistics (BNS) business tendency survey of enterprise managers. Employment is expected to hold roughly steady.
Moldova business survey points to stable Q3, rising price pressures
Moldovan businesses expect broadly stable conditions in the third quarter of 2026, with only moderate optimism on sales and prices, according to a National Bureau of Statistics (BNS) business tendency survey of enterprise managers. Employment is expected to hold roughly steady.
EU Council chief: Romania's security is Europe's security
European Council President Antonio Costa pledged to strengthen the EU's security and deterrence after Romania's airspace was breached by drones for the second time in 24 hours. Costa expressed "full solidarity" with Romania in a post on X and praised the country's authorities for their quick and effective response.
Costa vows stronger EU security after second Romania drone incursion
European Council President Antonio Costa pledged to strengthen the EU's security and deterrence after Romania's airspace was breached by drones for the second time in 24 hours. Costa expressed "full solidarity" with Romania in a post on X and praised the country's authorities for their quick and effective response.
Tofilat dismisses Dodon's cheap Russian gas pledge as unworkable
Moldovan energy expert Sergiu Tofilat has dismissed a proposal by Igor Dodon, leader of the pro-Russian Party of Socialists (PSRM) and Moldova's former president, to resume buying Russian gas via the TurkStream pipeline.
Expert: TurkStream has no spare capacity for Dodon's Russian gas plan
Moldovan energy expert Sergiu Tofilat has dismissed a proposal by Igor Dodon, leader of the pro-Russian Party of Socialists (PSRM) and Moldova's former president, to resume buying Russian gas via the TurkStream pipeline.
Moldova's town-hall merger drive nears July 31 deadline
Moldova's territorial reform is approaching a key deadline, with 165 more town halls making final decisions to merge voluntarily, Government Secretary General Alexei Buzu said in a video statement.
Moldova: 165 more town halls approve voluntary mergers
Moldova's territorial reform is approaching a key deadline, with 165 more town halls making final decisions to merge voluntarily, Government Secretary General Alexei Buzu said in a video statement.
Moldova overhauls state aid law, adds EU-style oversight system
Moldova's Parliament approved, in a first reading, a bill that raises the ceilings on state aid to businesses and brings the system closer to European Union norms. General aid to a single undertaking would rise to €300,000 (roughly 5.9 million lei) over three years, up from the current 5 million lei (about €255,000) set under a 2012 law.
Moldova raises state aid ceilings to €300,000, aligns with EU rules
Moldova's Parliament approved, in a first reading, a bill that raises the ceilings on state aid to businesses and brings the system closer to European Union norms. General aid to a single undertaking would rise to €300,000 (roughly 5.9 million lei) over three years, up from the current 5 million lei (about €255,000) set under a 2012 law.