Chisinau and Vilnius strengthen ties with new direct flights and security pact

A high-level delegation from the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Lithuanian Seimas, led by Chairman Remigijus Motuzas, is conducting an official visit to Moldova from February 23–25.

Deadly night in Odessa: Drones strike apartments and rescue units

Russian drone and missile attacks killed at least two people and wounded four others across southern and eastern Ukraine overnight on Monday, February 23. The strikes targeted residential buildings, civilian infrastructure, and an emergency response unit, according to Ukrainian authorities.

Gagauzia faces power usurpation risks as assembly mandate expires amid legal sabotage

The autonomous region of Gagauzia is facing a severe institutional deadlock as local leaders delay elections for the People's Assembly. Despite the mandate expiring in November 2025, officials have yet to set a new polling date.

Beyond the parades: Eighty-two years since the Soviet mass deportation of Chechens

One of the most profound ironies of modern history lies in a chilling chronological alignment: the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s forces on February 24, 2022, occurred just one day after Russia’s premier military holiday.

National Robotics Program: Moldova invests €5,100 per team for international excellence

Three student teams will represent the Republic of Moldova at prestigious international robotics competitions in the United States and the Netherlands. The finalists emerged from a national pool of 250 students who designed and programmed autonomous robots for the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Moldova.

The Kremlin intensifies reproductive surveillance as the demographic crisis reaches historic lows.

Starting this March, the Russian Federation will implement a mandatory national register to track pregnant women. Official sources claim the database aims to "monitor the demographic situation" across the country.

Regional development office and local town halls under investigation for misappropriation of EU and national funds

Moldovan anti-corruption officers and prosecutors launched a large-scale operation today, conducting over 40 raids across several town halls and a national agency. The investigation targets the misappropriation of substantial national and European funds intended for road infrastructure, water supply, and sewage systems.

Ukraine’s envoy rejects decoupling: Kyiv and Chisinau to negotiate in tandem

Moldova and Ukraine have reached the same benchmark of readiness for European Union accession negotiations. Paun Rohovei, Ukraine's Ambassador to Chisinau, stated that there is currently no intention to separate the two nations’ progress, emphasizing that a "tandem" approach benefits both capitals.

"Putin will not stop at Ukraine": Zelenskyy rejects territorial concessions and demands institutional security guarantees

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a stark warning to the international community, stating that Vladimir Putin has already initiated a third world war.

National Commission for Financial Markets sounds alarm as digital scams double in Moldova

The National Commission for Financial Markets (CNPF) has issued a high-level alert regarding sophisticated fraudulent schemes utilizing artificial intelligence and deepfake technology to target retail investors.

Investment surge in Chisinau: High-tech and medical tourism drive hotel demand

The Republic of Moldova’s hospitality market is entering a decisive phase of consolidation and expansion. According to the latest Real Estate Market Evolution Study by the Investment Agency, the nation’s infrastructure is currently anchored by five 5-star luxury hotels and 32 four-star establishments, totaling approximately 1,450 premium rooms.

Armed suspect shot dead during overnight security breach at Mar-a-Lago

U.S. Secret Service agents shot and killed a 20-year-old man early Sunday morning after he attempted to breach the secured perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, the Florida residence of President Donald Trump.