News about Safety
The water level situation on the Dniester is rapidly shifting from the “concern” stage to the “alert” stage. Today, the water level in the Dniester Reservoir stands at 113.74 meters and continues to drop at a rate of approximately 6 cm per day.
Warm, windy weather and a lack of significant precipitation are increasing the risk of fires in most parts of the country. The State Hydrometeorological Service of Moldova has issued a “yellow” fire danger warning for the period from July 10 to 17, 2026.
Following the successful completion of the trial period, the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has added new staff members to its ranks.
The e-Government Agency (AGE) is warning citizens about a new online scam. Scammers are illegally using credentials from the government’s EVO app to impersonate the official Google Play Store page.
A group of flag bearers from the National Army’s Honor Guard Company will take part in a military parade organized in Paris to mark the National Day of the French Republic (Bastille Day), which is celebrated annually on July 14. This will be the second time Moldovan military personnel have participated in the parade.
A 30-day nationwide quarantine is being imposed throughout Romania. During this period, all movement of sheep and goats within the country is suspended, with the exception of authorized transport to slaughterhouses. Grazing is also being restricted to prevent contact between herds within the same pasture. Police at all levels are stepping up enforcement.
An unscheduled inspection by the Environmental Protection Inspectorate uncovered approximately 20 cubic meters of illegally stored medical waste and localized mercury contamination. The Moldovan authorities described the situation as “extremely serious.”
News from the NATO summit currently taking place in Ankara extends far beyond the scope of the Alliance’s activities. In addition to the now-familiar political statements and internal squabbles among the bloc’s members, there are also major economic initiatives that have the potential to reshape many existing perceptions of development in various regions.
Cybercriminals have begun to make more active use of a new social engineering tactic: they disguise phishing links as the familiar “Unsubscribe” button. Users who try to get rid of unwanted emails risk handing over their personal data to cybercriminals instead of unsubscribing from advertisements.
Romania has approached Ukraine with a proposal to change the operating algorithm for maritime drones. Bucharest is also in talks to strengthen its air defense system following a recent drone incident.
The export season for last year’s sunflower seed harvest from Argentina is nearing its end with a record volume of nearly 1.3 million metric tons. The geography of shipments shows that the Black Sea region—specifically Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey—is the epicenter of these exports. Indirectly, but significantly, this also affects the oilseed market in the Republic of Moldova.
180 Moldovan citizens worked as operators at a Ukrainian call center set up to defraud people, primarily residents of Romania.
Indian authorities have launched an investigation following reports of a leak of confidential information from a Tata Group subsidiary that is part of Apple’s supply chain.
Insurance brokers account for more than half of insurance premiums in Moldova (about 60%), but they receive only a portion of the sales amount as commissions. As of the end of the first quarter of 2026, the use of intermediaries peaked in the life insurance sector, with 94% of policies being sold through insurance agents.
On the morning of July 4, St. Petersburg came under a large-scale attack by Ukrainian drones. Air defense systems are operational in the city, and residents have been urged not to leave their homes until the drone threat alert is lifted.
Moldova ranked 5th in the National Cybersecurity Index (NCSI)—a global ranking compiled by the Estonian e-Governance Academy—surpassing countries with long-standing traditions in cybersecurity and IT security, such as the United States, France, and Germany.
The National Commission for Financial Markets (NCFM) is warning citizens about a new scam being promoted on the Telegram platform. The scheme involves a forged document presented as an NFMC decision, in which the agency allegedly authorized the “Storm Gain – MD” platform to operate as a provider in the virtual asset and crypto derivatives market.
Spanish authorities have recommended that state-owned companies refrain from entering into new contracts with the U.S. software developer Palantir. The decision stems from concerns regarding the protection of strategic data and national security.
Agri-food producer associations did not appreciate “Minister MAIA’s ostentatious intolerance of any form of corruption, abuse of power, or protectionism.” However, the leaders of these organizations—some openly, others anonymously—felt it necessary to remind the head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of the existence of “the presumption of innocence, professionalism, and human decency as a matter of principle.”
The searches and the detention of an official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Industry (MAIA) are related to Order No. 263 dated June 18, 26, signed by the Director General of the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) Radu Mustiață. According to information on the agency’s website, the order remains in effect and has not been revoked.
