Why Moldova is becoming a top destination for medical tourism

Moldova is emerging as a popular destination for international patients, who are increasingly choosing private clinics for high-quality, modern medical services at affordable prices.

Meet the people building Moldova's future in new "The Country Is Us" campaign

To mark Independence Day, the public broadcaster Moldova 1 has launched a new campaign, "The Country Is Us." The project highlights the stories of ordinary but remarkable people who, through their work and passion, help build Moldova's future.

Lars Klingbeil: Germany's commitment to Ukraine won't collapse

Russian President Vladimir Putin must be aware that Germany's support for Ukraine is unwavering, German Finance Minister and Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday.

Sanaa Airstrikes: Six dead as Israel hits Houthi targets in Yemen

Six people were killed and 86 injured in Israeli airstrikes on the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on Sunday, Reuters reports. The Houthi health ministry later confirmed the death toll.

Moldova parcel shipments to US halted by new Trump executive order

Moldova's national postal service has temporarily suspended shipping parcels to the United States. The measure, which came into effect on Monday, August 25, does not affect letters and documents, which can still be sent.

J.D. Vance says 'energetic diplomacy' could end Ukraine war

Speaking in an interview with US broadcaster NBC, J.D. Vance, the country’s Vice President, said he was optimistic that Russia's war in Ukraine could be over within six months.

Russia-Ukraine war: Latest prisoner swap returns 146 soldiers and civilians

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a further prisoner swap with Russia, which saw a group of soldiers and civilians return home. Most of them had been held captive since 2022.

Igor Dodon award: Ukrainian Church disavows decoration

Two days after socialist leader Igor Dodon posted photos on social media of a diploma and an award he allegedly received from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the Kyiv Metropolis, which is canonically subordinate to the Russian Patriarchate, issued an official statement denying the purported decoration. "The information is untrue," read the statement from Metropolitan Onuphrius' office.

US President Donald Trump issues deadline on Russia-Ukraine peace efforts amid ‘immense hatred’

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would know within a fortnight if progress was possible in his attempt to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Citing "immense hatred" between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, he again spoke of the possibility of imposing new sanctions on Russia or abandoning his mediation efforts. The report came from Agerpres, citing Reuters.

Why Russian consumers are buying fewer vegetables

Fresh vegetable sales in Russia have plummeted. Their sales volume dropped by 2.6% over the year to July 2025, according to data from Nielsen, which was cited by the Russian business daily Kommersant.

Trump says he is aiming to broker Ukraine peace deal in 'two weeks'

Donald Trump is aiming to bring the Russian and Ukrainian presidents together, and on Thursday, he said he would know more about the prospects for peace in Ukraine "in the next two weeks."

Ukraine war: Russia strikes US-owned factory in Western Ukraine

A U.S.-owned electronics factory, Flex, in western Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, has been hit by a Russian missile strike.