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Up to 20,000 protesters—anti-globalization activists, environmentalists, and supporters of a Palestinian state—took to the streets of Geneva on Sunday at the call of the “NoG7” coalition. In addition to them, about 600 anarchists from the “Black Bloc” took part in the march.
The General Inspectorate of the Carabinieri has begun searching for suppliers of special equipment for personnel participating in the military parade marking the 35th anniversary of Moldova’s independence. The total estimated cost of the procurement is 183,750 lei.
Work on amendments to the Consumer Protection Law is nearing completion in Latvia. In the initial draft, these amendments effectively prohibited service providers (such as store clerks, hairdressers, car dealership consultants, etc.) from responding in Russian or other foreign languages.
Under new rules for monitoring substance use among minors, drug testing of children under 16 is permitted only with the written consent of their parents.
“The claim that people are the Republic of Moldova’s most important resource is nothing more than a cliché; we all understand this perfectly well. That is why we must continue to invest in our children’s education,” said Dan Perchun, Minister of Education and Research, during the 4th PAS Party Congress.
The wealth gap among European retirees has reached record levels: in Luxembourg, the median wealth of households aged 65–74 exceeds €1.2 million, while in Latvia it is just €36,300. Thus, elderly residents of the richest country in the ranking hold more than 34 times as many assets as their peers in the country at the bottom of the list.
Today, June 14, Switzerland is holding a referendum on limiting the country’s population to 10 million by 2050. According to preliminary forecasts, the proposal put forward by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP) is unlikely to receive the support of a majority of voters.
Today, Donald Trump—a politician, businessman, media personality, and one of the most controversial U.S. presidents—is celebrating his 80th birthday.
“China Days” were held in Chisinau. The cultural event was organized by the Chisinau City Hall in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China. The event brought together officials, diplomats, and city residents, serving as a vibrant celebration of traditions, cuisine, technology, and the friendly ties between Moldova and China.
In 2026, Russian will rank 11th in terms of prevalence worldwide. It is used as a primary language in daily life by 210 million people.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has announced a phased discharge of military personnel who have served the longest in the Defense Forces and spent the most time on the front lines.
The Center for Strategic Communications and Countering Disinformation identified nearly a thousand pieces of questionable content and submitted them to META and Google for review in just six months. Approximately eight out of ten of these posts were removed.
The Ebola outbreak in the Congo could serve as a “dress rehearsal for future pandemics” due to declining international health funding.
The Bureau for Diaspora Relations will develop a new action plan for 2026–2028 to implement the National Mechanism for Facilitating Return.
Approximately 170 farmers took part in yesterday’s protests, and around 120 pieces of agricultural equipment were involved. In Fălești, 70–80 farmers and more than 60 tractors gathered on the side of the national highway, while in Rezina and Cahul, there were 40 farmers each and several dozen pieces of agricultural machinery. The rainy weather reduced turnout but did not dampen the intensity of the protests.
The popular website Numbeo has ranked Moldova eighth from the bottom in its list of the safest countries in Europe. One spot below is Sweden (presumably experiencing problems with crime due to an influx of not-so-peaceful migrants). One spot above is Greece. Above it is “more peaceful” Turkey.
The Georgian authorities intend to tighten the rules governing the stay of foreigners by closing off yet another popular route to legal residency: marriage to Georgian citizens.
Starting in January 2027, Brussels will completely phase out electric scooter rentals, continuing the Europe-wide trend toward stricter regulations on micromobility. The decision was made amid a growing number of accidents, complaints about haphazard parking, and concerns about the criminal use of these services.
Tighineanu: “The Academy of Sciences is the clear conscience of society and an institution of truth”
On the occasion of its 65th anniversary, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM) states that it approaches this important milestone not merely as a prestigious scientific institution, but as “the country’s leading intellectual beacon—an institution where scientific inquiry is inextricably linked to civic responsibility.”
Parliament is debating a media bill that would establish a Registry of Media Service Providers under the Ministry of Culture. The bill’s authors insist on the need for transparency and modernization of the media sector. The opposition fears that linking state subsidies to registration in the Registry will become a tool for controlling the press.
