Tusk urges NATO action after Russian drone strikes Romania

A Russian combat drone struck a residential building in the eastern Romanian city of Galați overnight on Friday, May 29, leaving two civilians with minor injuries.

Paris Saint-Germain wins consecutive Champions League trophy

Paris Saint-Germain retained their UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal on penalties at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.

Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal on penalties to win Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.

President Sandu signs decree returning citizenship to Traian Basescu

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has signed a decree granting Moldovan citizenship to former Romanian President Traian Basescu. The decision, signed on May 26, took effect immediately following an official request from the former Romanian leader.

Chisinau-Venice flight diverts into Ukraine airspace

A Moldovan passenger flight bound for Venice bypassed severe storms by entering restricted Ukrainian airspace, officials confirmed. The tactical maneuver was fully coordinated with defense and aviation authorities to ensure aircraft safety.

Businesses honored at Moldovan Business Gala 2026 amid economic shifts

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of the Republic of Moldova has staged the Moldovan Business Gala 2026 at Castel Mimi. The high-profile event brought together over 300 business leaders, public officials, and foreign diplomats to recognize outstanding corporate performance.

Sandu urges vigilance as scams cost Moldovans €408,000 this week

Moldovan President Maia Sandu urged citizens to exercise extreme caution following a dramatic surge in financial fraud. The state cannot guarantee total protection against sophisticated financial scams, Sandu warned, noting that recovering stolen funds is exceptionally difficult when operations are orchestrated from abroad.

Metropolitan Teofan takes temporary charge of Bessarabia Church

Metropolitan Petru, the Archbishop of Chisinau and Metropolitan of Bessarabia, has officially stepped down from his leadership role. The hierarch requested his retirement due to advanced age, health issues, and the overall welfare of the Church.

Orthodox Christians in Moldova mark Pentecost traditions

Orthodox Christians in Moldova celebrate Duminica Mare (Great Sunday) today, May 31. The major feast occurs 50 days after Easter and marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, an event regarded as the birth of the Christian Church.

Russian refinery strikes weigh on Gazprom Neft earnings

Gazprom Neft, the oil subsidiary of energy giant Gazprom, reported a net profit of 95.8 billion rubles ($1.35 billion) in the first quarter, marking a 3.5% decline compared to the same period last year, according to Reuters.

Moscow signals tension as Armenia deepens EU ties

Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia, Sergey Kopyrkin, for consultations amid growing tensions over Yerevan’s closer alignment with the European Union.

Solar and heat pumps cut energy use in Chisinau home

A resident of Chișinău, Dinu Bubulici, has significantly reduced household energy dependence by combining solar generation, insulation, and heat pump systems in a single integrated setup.