Save energy: Simple tips to reduce your electricity bill

Electricity consumption spikes during peak hours—specifically from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM—when most household appliances run simultaneously and imported energy is more expensive.

Ukraine reroutes freight through Moldova as Odessa route reopens

Ukrainian authorities announced on Sunday, December 21, that traffic on the Odessa-Reni route is now fully restored in both directions.

National Bank of Moldova reports decline in new savings

The volume of savings held in banks by Moldovans shrank by nearly 11 percent in November, totaling over 2.7 billion lei.

EU economic growth plan for Moldova moves to second stage

Moldovan authorities are preparing the second semi-annual progress report to unlock a new installment of the 1.9 billion euro European economic growth support package.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan threatens to dissolve CSM over judicial corruption claims

Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced on Sunday, December 21, at the Cotroceni Palace, that he will launch a referendum among the country's magistrates this January.

Victoria Belous explains the rise in Moldova real estate costs

The Moldovan real estate market has been primarily shaped by the war in Ukraine, with many Ukrainian citizens investing in local housing, according to Victoria Belous, Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance.

Reconnaissance drone discovered by hunter in Lerești, Romania

A drone equipped with a parachute was found crashed in a forest in Argeș county, Romania. The device was discovered on Sunday, December 21, by a man during an organized hunt in the Lerești commune.

Criuleni urban revitalization project completed with 14 million MDL

Residents of Criuleni now enjoy a renovated riverfront park and a modern pedestrian boulevard. The total value of this infrastructure investment reaches 14.35 million MDL.

Shortest day 2025: Date, time and winter solstice traditions

The Northern Hemisphere is today marking the winter solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year. While many have felt the chill of winter since the start of December, today represents the official astronomical start of the season.

Kremlin skeptical of peace deal changes after Florida diplomatic summit

American negotiators and Russian officials met in Florida on Saturday, December 20, to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine, a conflict that has reshaped global geopolitics since February 2022.

Farmers in Ștefan Vodă partner with World Bank for 157 million MDL irrigation project

Farmers in Ștefan Vodă are set to gain climate resilience as construction begins on a 157-million-MDL irrigation network, modernizing 2,500 hectares of drought-stricken land near the Ukrainian border.

Ukraine shakes up military command following port attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to dismiss Dmytro Karpenko, the head of Air Command South, following a series of devastating Russian strikes on the Odessa region.