Moldovan authorities closed parts of the country's airspace today after multiple unauthorized drones were detected flying over northern and central regions. Two drones reportedly entered and subsequently departed Moldovan airspace.

NewsMaker: Moldova Airspace Closed After Unauthorized Drone Flight

Moldovan authorities closed airspace in the northern and central parts of the country after an unauthorized drone flew over Moldova.

IPN: Second Drone Entered Moldovan Airspace and Departed

A second drone that illegally entered the country's airspace has since left the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

IPN: Drone Detected Near Călărași Departed Moldovan Airspace

A drone previously detected near Țibirica, Călărași district, has exited the Republic of Moldova's airspace.

TV8: Second Drone Enters Moldovan Airspace, Traversing Northern Localities

A second drone has entered Moldova's airspace, flying over several localities in the northern region.

Local elections are being held today, November 1st, in seven Moldovan localities, with voters casting ballots for mayors, councils, and a referendum. The Central Election Commission (CEC) has decided against using digital identity cards for voter identification in these elections, a measure taken in response to recent cyberattack concerns.

TV8: Moldova Elections: 7 Localities Vote on November 1, 2026, for Mayors, Council…

Elections are scheduled in seven Moldovan localities on November 1, 2026, with voters deciding on five mayoral positions, a new council, and a referendum.

IPN: Final Day of Electoral Campaign for Local Elections on November 1

Today marks the last day of campaigning before the new local elections scheduled for November 1st.

IPN: Elections Held Today in Several Locations, Polls Close at 9 PM

Elections are taking place today in various localities across the country, with polling stations closing at 9:00 PM.

Ziarul de Gardă: Voters in Seven Localities Expected at the Polls for Local Elections and…

Citizens in seven localities are anticipated to vote in local elections and a referendum.

NewsMaker: Moldova's Election Commission Drops Digital IDs Post-Cyberattack

Following a cyberattack, Moldova's Central Election Commission decided not to use digital identity cards for the elections on November 1st.

IPN: CEC Renounces Digital Voter Identification for November 1st Elections

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has decided against using digital identification for voters in the upcoming November 1st elections.

Starting today, November 1st, drivers in Moldova are obligated to use headlights during the day. Authorities have also provided details regarding potential fines for non-compliance with this new regulation.

Ziarul de Gardă: Daytime Headlights Mandatory from November 1st; Fines Explained

Drivers are now obligated to use headlights during the day starting November 1st, with details on potential fines provided.

The National Social Insurance Fund (CNAS) has begun the process of disbursing pensions and social benefits to recipients for the month of November.

IPN: CNAS Begins November Pension and Social Benefit Payments

The National Social Insurance Fund (CNAS) has started disbursing pensions and social benefits for November.

An investigation into the Bălți Placement Center has revealed allegations of inhumane conditions and suspicious injuries among the residents.

TV8: Inhumane Conditions and Suspicious Injuries at Bălți Placement Center…

An investigation into the Bălți Placement Center reveals allegations of inhumane conditions and suspicious injuries among residents.

The Moldovan government has officially denied recent reports and information suggesting that its electronic signature system has been compromised.

IPN: Government Denies Reports of Electronic Signature Compromise

The government has issued a denial regarding information that suggests the electronic signature system has been compromised.

A Romanian journalist has been issued a three-year ban from accessing the Transnistrian region.

IPN: Romanian Journalist Banned from Transnistria for Three Years

A Romanian journalist has been denied access to the Transnistrian region for a period of three years.

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora has announced a strategic move to publish its editorial content exclusively on social media accounts and the Laziar platform, with this new model set to begin on May 14 (presumably 2027).

Agora: Agora to be exclusively present on social networks starting May 14

After 12 years of independent journalism, AGORA announces its most strategic move: editorial content will be published exclusively on social media accounts and the Laziar platform.