Strategic shift: U.S. military evaluates seizing Iranian oil hubs to secure maritime routes

The Trump administration is evaluating the deployment of several thousand additional U.S. troops to the Middle East. This move comes as the military prepares potential next steps in its ongoing campaign against Iran, according to U.S. officials familiar with the discussions.

Trump criticizes allies over Hormuz blockade as US forces strike Iranian missile sites

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Wednesday that alliance members are actively discussing the best methods to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway remains blocked by Iran following a series of American-Israeli strikes.

Brussels Summit: Military spending hits €381 billion amid decoupling of Moldova-Ukraine accession paths

EU heads of state gathering for the March 19-20 summit are set to formalize a strategic shift in enlargement policy, signaling that Moldova has met the requirements for technical negotiation clusters. According to draft conclusions accessed by Teleradio-Moldova, the absence of friction regarding Chisinau indicates a solid consensus among the 27 member states.

Strategic attrition: Why Moldova’s modern French radar remains "blind" to cheap Shahed drones

The Republic of Moldova remains critically vulnerable to drone incursions despite recent investments in Western technology. Military expert Artur Leșcu warns that current monitoring systems are not optimized to detect small, low-altitude objects, leaving the national airspace exposed to the ongoing "drone war" along the Ukrainian border.

Russia rejects responsibility for Dniester pollution after Moldovan formal protest

The Russian Embassy in Chisinau has dismissed allegations regarding its involvement in the pollution of the Dniester River. The denial follows a formal protest by Moldovan authorities after an attack on the Novodnestrovsk hydroelectric plant in Ukraine.

Strategic connectivity: Moldova integrates into EU transport corridors via new Prut bridges

Romania and Moldova are accelerating the integration of their road networks, marking a historic shift toward European infrastructure standards. Irinel Ionel Scrioșteanu, Secretary of State at the Romanian Ministry of Transport, confirmed that the first new bridge at Ungheni is on track for completion this year.

From Bokashi composting to solar energy: Moldovan students lead local climate action

Vocational education in Moldova is undergoing a strategic shift as 11 technical institutions successfully transition from theoretical ecology to hands-on environmental engineering.

Infrastructure crisis in Moldova: National roads M1 and M5 undergo emergency repairs after harsh winter

Chisinau faces a logistics challenge as authorities launch a nationwide road maintenance campaign following a severe freeze-thaw cycle.

Chisinau seeks proactive reintegration via new strategic 'non-paper'

The Transnistrian conflict will not stall Moldova's European trajectory. MEP Siegfried Mureșan confirmed that accession negotiations can advance independently of a final political solution for the breakaway region.

Agreement in force: Moldova and UAE mutually recognize driving licenses

Moldovan driving licenses are recognized in the United Arab Emirates. A Memorandum of Understanding regarding this was signed on February 3, 2026, and it became effective on March 17.

PHOTO | Over 130 EU cars dismantled in Moldova; seized by law enforcement

More than 130 cars that were illegally imported into the Republic of Moldova from the European Union have been confiscated by Customs Service officers as part of a smuggling investigation. The vehicles were seized during 20 searches conducted in various locations across the Republic of Moldova.

“Moldova one step closer to EU”: toughest negotiation clusters listed by experts

The Republic of Moldova and the European Union will face challenging negotiations in key areas, including agriculture, transport, competition, and justice. Experts suggest that our country will need an effective communication strategy to inform citizens about certain reforms that may initially cause dissatisfaction. However, these reforms have the potential to bring significant benefits in the future.