Preschools decentralize: New budget system

Public kindergartens, early childhood education centers, and combined nursery-kindergartens will be able to transition to a new budget management system, allowing them to independently manage financial resources allocated from the state budget.

Trump: Patriot missiles for Ukraine "already sent"

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that deliveries of Patriot air defense missile systems promised to Ukraine are already underway. He stated on Tuesday, July 15, that the missiles are already departing from Germany, which will receive replacements for the equipment sent, according to DW.

Romania backs Moldova's EU fund access

Moldova and Romania are strengthening their cooperation in accessing European funds. To this end, a joint declaration was signed to cooperate on programs and initiatives centrally managed by the European Commission.

Ukraine war: Cities under siege after massive Russian strikes

Russia launched a fresh wave of massive aerial attacks on several Ukrainian cities last night, including Vinnytsia, Kryvyi Rih, and Kramatorsk.

EU's 18th Russia sanctions package hits Slovakian roadblock

The European Union did not approve its 18th package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, Kaja Kallas, the bloc's foreign policy chief, said after a meeting with EU foreign ministers in Brussels.

Trump's Ukraine peace bid meets Russian indifference

Russia isn't interested in the U.S. President Donald Trump's "theatrical ultimatum" about sanctions on buyers of Russian exports if Moscow doesn't agree to a peace deal in Ukraine.

ASP data reveals booming custom plate market in Moldova

Custom license plates are becoming increasingly popular in Moldova. Since 2021, according to the Public Services Agency (ASP), 9,604 citizens have requested plates with their own chosen combinations.

Report: Trump pushed Ukraine to attack Moscow

President Donald Trump reportedly urged Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to escalate attacks on Russian territory, even asking if Ukraine could launch an assault on Moscow or St. Petersburg if the United States supplied long-range weapons.

Moldova lawyers strike over new legal profession law

Lawyers in Moldova launched a 10-day general strike today, despite yesterday's discussions with authorities regarding amendments to the Law on the Legal Profession.

Latvia & Lithuania restrict Russian entry

Latvia has banned citizens of the Russian Federation holding international passports without biometric data from entering its territory, effective Tuesday, July 15.

Chisinau budget stalemate: PAS blames Mayor Ceban

It's been six months since Chisinau Municipality hasn't had an approved budget. In this context, the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faction within the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) is accusing General Mayor Ion Ceban of intentionally delaying the adoption of the municipal budget.

Major shift: Ukraine's defense, Govt. leaders named

Ukraine's Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, is poised to take over as Defense Minister, following a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.