From premier to witness: Leanca testifies on decisions behind Moldova’s bank collapse

Former Moldovan Prime Minister Iurie Leanca testified on Monday, January 5, at the Chisinau Court in the high-profile trial of Vladimir Plahotniuc.

New tax reporting rules for energy traders to simplify reverse charge mechanisms

Moldova’s State Tax Service (SFS) will introduce a streamlined VAT declaration format for electricity and natural gas transactions effective January 2026.

Trump claims Cuba is "on the brink of collapse" as Havana mourns troops killed in US raid

Thirty-two members of the Cuban security forces were killed during US military strikes in Venezuela, the Cuban government announced on Sunday.

Nicolas Maduro must face justice despite illegal US intervention

The "illegality of the US attack" in Venezuela does not absolve former president Nicolas Maduro of his responsibility for grave human rights violations committed by his government, a United Nations mission has assessed.

Coffee culture shift: Moldovans ditch instant coffee despite 30% price hike

Moldova’s coffee market is undergoing a significant transformation, with annual consumption per adult expected to exceed 200 cups in 2026.

From Guatemala to Venezuela: the enduring patterns of Washington’s regional policy

Washington’s recent warnings regarding a "large-scale attack" against Venezuela have reignited intense scrutiny over the United States’ century-long history of interventionism in Latin America.

Mihai Popșoi: Moldova to accelerate EU accession talks in 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will steer its 2026 agenda toward concrete objectives with a direct impact on citizens' lives.

Rubio: Venezuela must not be an operational hub for US rivals

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Venezuela can no longer serve as a strategic base for Russia, China, or Iran. The top diplomat issued a stern message to the country’s new interim leadership.

War costs leave 350,000 Russians in decaying homes as federal budget craters

State Duma MP Andrei Gurulyov confirmed that Russia has effectively suspended its federal program to relocate citizens from dilapidated housing.

National public broadcaster captures record market share during holiday celebrations

Moldova’s national public broadcaster, Moldova 1, secured the top television ratings during New Year’s Eve, outperforming its closest competitor by nearly 4%.

Chisinau leads voter density as Moldova updates national electoral rolls

The total number of citizens registered in Moldova’s State Register of Voters reached 3,299,794 at the beginning of January 2026.

One in four Moldovans are retirees: New 2025 data reveals pension strain

Retirees now account for nearly 28% of Moldova’s total population, according to year-end 2025 data from the National Social Insurance House (CNAS).