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“The ‘Laughing Drone’: How Russian Propaganda Used Humor to Hijack Moldova’s Public Agenda”

The incident of 25 November 2025 — when six Russian drones launched toward Ukraine’s Odesa region violated Moldova’s airspace — became one of the clearest examples of modern information warfare targeting the country. One of the drones, a lightweight Gerbera reconnaissance model weighing under 10 kilograms, crashed onto the roof of a house in the…

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“2025 Sets a New Record: Moldova Celebrates Its Best Year for Tourism”

Moldova’s tourism industry is experiencing the most successful year in its modern history. According to data presented by IDIS “Viitorul” economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță, the third quarter of 2025 recorded 252,000 serviced tourists — the highest quarterly figure ever achieved by Moldovan travel agencies. Since January, a total of 583,000 visitors have been registered, confirming…

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Doctor Investigated for Child Sexual Abuse Suspended: Health Ministry Launches Full Internal Inquiry

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova has taken action after a journalistic investigation revealed that anesthesiologist and intensive care specialist Boris Meșteșug — previously investigated for the rape and sexual abuse of two young girls — continued to work in the medical system. Despite a history of severe criminal allegations, the doctor…

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Moldovan Government Discusses Expansion of BRM Trading Activities and New Market Opportunities

The Government of the Republic of Moldova has held a strategic meeting focused on expanding the trading activities of the Romanian Commodities Exchange (BRM) within the country. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu met with BRM President Gabriel Purice, who is visiting Chișinău. Discussions centered on BRM EST — the Moldovan…

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Christmas Spirit Takes Over Chișinău as Holiday Markets Begin to Take Shape

The city center of Chișinău is rapidly transforming into a festive landscape as preparations intensify ahead of this year’s winter celebrations. With the official lighting ceremony of the Christmas Tree scheduled for the evening of December 5th, municipal teams and event organizers are working tirelessly to ensure everything is ready in time. This year’s Christmas…

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“Tricked and Terrified: South Africans Say They Were Duped Into Fighting for Russia in Ukraine”

Families in South Africa are pleading for help as several of their relatives remain trapped in Ukraine’s embattled Donbas region, claiming they were lured there under false pretences and coerced into serving Russian military units. The BBC has spoken extensively with relatives and with one man caught in the conflict, revealing a disturbing pattern of…

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At Least 56 Dead as Devastating Floods Hit Sri Lanka: Cyclone Ditwa Triggers Landslides, Chaos and Rescue Efforts

Sri Lanka is facing one of its worst natural disasters in recent years, after unprecedented rainfall caused massive floods and deadly landslides across large parts of the island. At least 56 people have been confirmed dead, with 21 others missing, as the nation struggles to respond to widespread destruction triggered by Cyclone Ditwa. The Disaster…

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Witnesses Describe Brutal Killings and Torture as Russian Mercenaries Accused of Terrorizing Civilians in Mali

A series of harrowing testimonies collected by the BBC reveal a disturbing pattern of killings, torture, and intimidation committed by Russian mercenaries operating in Mali. Survivors who fled the violence say the contractors—first from the Wagner Group and now from its successor, Africa Corps—used extreme brutality in what was meant to be a counter-insurgency campaign…

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Ukraine War Enters a Critical New Stage as Russia Advances Slowly and Diplomacy Intensifies

Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion, the conflict in Ukraine has settled into a brutal, grinding phase that is reshaping global geopolitics. On the battlefield, Russia continues to inch forward in the east, capturing villages and strategic positions at the cost of enormous resources. In diplomatic circles, the United States is pushing…