From 24 hours to one minute: How state guarantees are automating Moldovan manufacturing

Moldovan entrepreneurs are successfully scaling their operations without traditional collateral, thanks to a state-backed credit guarantee mechanism. The Entrepreneurship Development Organization (ODA), in partnership with the World Bank, is now acting as a guarantor for businesses lacking physical assets for bank security.

Bridging borders through Verdi: How soprano Angela Ceban conquered the stages of La Monnaie and Opera Ballet Vlaanderen.

The lights dimmed at the Opera Ballet Vlaanderen in Antwerp for a performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Nabucco. Among the ensemble stood Angela Ceban, a soprano from the Moldovan village of Cotiujenii Mari.

Urban paralysis: The legislative deadlock over Chisinau’s abandoned fleet

Abandoned vehicles with rusted chassis and flat tires have become a permanent fixture in Chisinau’s courtyards. These derelict cars occupy critical parking spaces for years, prompting residents to demand immediate removal by municipal authorities.

Global energy security at risk as allies bypass Hormuz escort roles

Tokyo and Canberra have declined to deploy naval assets to the Strait of Hormuz, despite pressure from US President Donald Trump to secure the vital maritime chokepoint.

Kinetic escalation in Gulf: Dubai air traffic halted amid Iranian drone offensive

Dubai international airport (DXB) temporarily suspended all flight operations on Monday, March 16, following a drone strike that ignited a fire near the facility.

De Wever breaks diplomatic front: Belgian leader proposes Korean-style freeze for Ukraine

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has sent shockwaves through Brussels by calling for a formal mandate to negotiate an end to economic sanctions against Russia. The leader of the governing coalition argues that the European Union must pursue a "deal" with Moscow, citing the bloc's inability to force a military conclusion to the conflict.

Urban renewal underway: Chisinau tackles winter debris amid logistical challenges

The Chisinau municipal authorities launched a wide-scale spring cleaning campaign today in the Botanica district. The initiative aims to clear the capital’s streets of sand, dust, and abrasive grit accumulated during the winter season.

Russian soldiers told to remove Telegram as war channels warn of ‘fatal’ battlefield risks

Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine have reportedly been ordered to delete the messaging app Telegram from their phones, according to pro-war channels cited by the newspaper The Moscow Times.

Russia's strike on Novodnestrovsk dam triggers ecological alert in Moldova

President Maia Sandu has declared a nationwide environmental alert after Russian strikes on Ukraine's Novodnestrovsk hydroelectric plant caused a massive oil spill. The contamination is currently threatening the primary water supply for the Republic of Moldova.

Capital city secures water supply while Northern Moldova faces 48-hour shutdown amid pollution crisis

The Moldovan government has officially instituted a 15-day environmental state of alert for the Dniester (Nistru) River basin, effective March 16, 2026. The emergency measure follows a significant petroleum spill currently moving downstream, prompting a massive mobilization of state resources to mitigate public health risks.

Government restricts Dniester water usage as oil spill threatens regional supplies

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has convened an emergency Cabinet meeting to approve a 15-day environmental state of emergency for the Dniester River basin. The decision follows a significant oil spill triggered by a Russian military strike on the Novodnistrovsk hydroelectric plant.

Diplomatic deadlock: Tehran and Washington reject ceasefire talks amid Hormuz blockade

Diplomatic efforts by Middle Eastern nations to halt the escalating war between the United States and Iran have collapsed. Both Washington and Tehran officially rejected negotiations, sources told Reuters.