Bratislava suspends energy aid to Kyiv citing strategic deadlock over Druzhba pipeline

Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia will suspend all emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine effective February 23. The move marks a sharp escalation in regional tensions, directly linking energy aid to the restoration of Russian oil flows through the "Druzhba" pipeline.

From 16 to 84: Love spans generations in Moldova’s 2026 marriage statistics

Fourteen couples in the Republic of Moldova will officially wed today, February 24, celebrating Dragobete—the traditional Romanian feast of love. The date marks a symbolic intersection between ancestral folklore and modern civil service, as couples choose the protector of lovers to oversee their spring vows.

Sandu honors Ukraine’s resolve, vows unwavering support

On February 24, 2026, four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moldova’s President Maia Sandu delivered a message of solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

The Greenland shadow: Why Iceland is racing towards Brussels

Iceland is considering an early referendum on resuming European Union accession talks, potentially moving the vote from 2027 to as early as August 2026. The Icelandic Parliament is expected to announce the official date within the coming weeks, following reports by Politico.

Artist Mihai Șerbu documents Moldova's vernacular architecture in "Paintings from the Heart of Orheiul Vechi"

The National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History in Chișinău is currently hosting a solo exhibition by artist Mihai Șerbu. Titled "Paintings from the Heart of Orheiul Vechi," the collection features recent works created en plein air.

Bucharest reaffirms demand for Russian withdrawal from Transnistria at EU Council

Romania has intensified its diplomatic pressure for the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria. During the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Bucharest officials repositioned the Republic of Moldova at the heart of European security debates.

'I live in the earth': A soldier’s perspective on Ukraine's shifting frontlines

Valentin Bogdanov, once a pastry chef and construction worker, now commands a tank on the Ukrainian frontlines. His life transitioned from the precision of confectionery to the rhythmic roar of metal treads following the Russian invasion.

Financial milestone: Moldova launches voluntary pension scheme after regulatory overhaul

The National Commission for Financial Market (NCFM) has officially greenlighted the establishment of the Republic of Moldova’s first voluntary pension fund. This landmark decision marks the functional launch of a private retirement mechanism following several previous regulatory attempts.

City Hall deploys 15 teams to address critical infrastructure failures on major arteries

Chisinau municipal authorities have initiated a large-scale emergency repair campaign this week to address severe road degradation across the capital. The "massive intervention" targets major thoroughfares where winter freeze-thaw cycles have exposed systemic construction flaws.

Moldova’s IT sector spearheads VAT expansion amid strategic tax reforms

The State Tax Service of the Republic of Moldova (SFS) has successfully recovered €61,200 (approx. 1.2M MDL) for the national budget following a targeted VAT compliance campaign.

Supreme Council of Prosecutors imposes maximum sanction on Glodeni official

The Discipline and Ethics Board of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) has dismissed Ion Crișciuc, a prosecutor from the Glodeni office of the Bălți Prosecutor’s Office.

Moldova moves to restructure schools and reintroduce grades as education reform divides experts

Moldova's parliament voted on February 12 to advance significant amendments to the country's Education Code, covering the restructuring of small schools, the reintroduction of formal grades in Grade 4, expanded financial autonomy for larger schools, and enhanced support for children with disabilities and diaspora families. The bill passed its first reading and comprises 18 separate changes to the national education system.