Moldovan soldiers adopt national insignia, ending Russia-only rule in security zone

Moldovan soldiers serving in the Joint Peacekeeping Forces (JPF) are now wearing Moldovan national flag patches on their uniforms in the Security Zone along the Nistru river. The Security Zone news portal reported the change on Sunday, 22 March, after its editorial team received field photographs showing the insignia.

From Chisinau to Budapest: The Kremlin’s shadow over Orban

As Hungary prepares for parliamentary elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces his most significant electoral challenge in 16 years. Analysts warn that the Kremlin is deploying a "hybrid warfare playbook" previously tested during Moldova’s 2025 elections to bolster the Fidesz party’s bid for a fifth consecutive term.

One dead, one injured after car hits truck in Soroca district

A foreign national died and a woman was seriously injured following a head-on collision on Monday morning near the village of Alexandru cel Bun.

Tragedy in Odessa as Russian drone strikes force fatal evacuation maneuvers

A Ukrainian railway conductor was killed and a passenger injured on Sunday, March 22, during a high-stakes emergency evacuation triggered by Russian drone threats near Odessa.

President Sandu calls urgent security meeting on border crime

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has convened a meeting of the Supreme Security Council (SSC) today, March 23, at 11:00 AM. The President’s Office announced the session early Monday morning.

Slovenia limits fuel sales to 50 litres following regional supply disruptions

Slovenia introduced temporary fuel rationing on Sunday to manage nationwide shortages at the pumps. The crisis stems from a surge in cross-border refueling and precautionary hoarding linked to escalating tensions with Iran.

Zelenskyy signals prisoner exchange progress following strategic negotiations in Florida

U.S. and Ukrainian officials concluded a second day of high-stakes diplomatic discussions in Miami on March 22, aimed at revitalizing a peace framework to end the ongoing war with Russia.

Czech-Moldovan partnership scales inclusive education through assistive technology

A strategic partnership between the Czech Government and local authorities is transforming inclusive education in rural Moldova. At the Ion Luca Caragiale High School in Orhei, a specialized resource center is now utilizing advanced assistive technology to integrate children with autism and speech impairments into the formal school system.

Wealth gap widens in Moldova as IT wages double national average

Average gross monthly wages in Moldova rose by 10% in 2025, reaching approximately €806 (15,500 MDL), according to the latest national statistics. Despite the overall growth, significant economic disparities remain between the capital and the country's rural districts.

Environmental alert persists in Moldova as water supplies return to Bălți

Schools in the municipality of Bălți will resume in-person classes on Monday, March 23. The decision follows the restoration of the city's water supply system.

Moldova and Ukraine convene regional leaders for strategic security summit in Chisinau

The Republic of Moldova is hosting the third edition of the Black Sea Security Conference today, an elite gathering held under the auspices of the International Crimea Platform.

Northern farmers fear higher water tariffs

Farmers in the north of the country who use water from the Soroca–Bălți pipeline for irrigation are facing an uncertain situation due to the state-owned enterprise “Acva-Nord” entering a restructuring procedure. They are worried that they will be forced to pay much higher tariffs. Some farmers do not rule out giving up their businesses. Also, the ministry is looking for solutions.