Trump's Ukraine peace bid meets Russian indifference

Russia isn't interested in the U.S. President Donald Trump's "theatrical ultimatum" about sanctions on buyers of Russian exports if Moscow doesn't agree to a peace deal in Ukraine.

ASP data reveals booming custom plate market in Moldova

Custom license plates are becoming increasingly popular in Moldova. Since 2021, according to the Public Services Agency (ASP), 9,604 citizens have requested plates with their own chosen combinations.

Report: Trump pushed Ukraine to attack Moscow

President Donald Trump reportedly urged Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to escalate attacks on Russian territory, even asking if Ukraine could launch an assault on Moscow or St. Petersburg if the United States supplied long-range weapons.

Moldova lawyers strike over new legal profession law

Lawyers in Moldova launched a 10-day general strike today, despite yesterday's discussions with authorities regarding amendments to the Law on the Legal Profession.

Latvia & Lithuania restrict Russian entry

Latvia has banned citizens of the Russian Federation holding international passports without biometric data from entering its territory, effective Tuesday, July 15.

Chisinau budget stalemate: PAS blames Mayor Ceban

It's been six months since Chisinau Municipality hasn't had an approved budget. In this context, the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faction within the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) is accusing General Mayor Ion Ceban of intentionally delaying the adoption of the municipal budget.

Major shift: Ukraine's defense, Govt. leaders named

Ukraine's Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, is poised to take over as Defense Minister, following a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Moldova: 25 parties eligible for September 28 elections

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has released the list of 25 political parties that meet the legal requirements to participate in this year's parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28.

EU funds energy efficiency for Moldova's CSOs

Thirty-five civil society organizations (CSO) in Moldova each received grants of approximately €87,000 to modernize buildings where social services are provided.

Neuschwanstein & Bavarian Castles: UNESCO recognition

The famed royal castles of Bavaria have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Trump warns Russia: Tariffs imminent if Ukraine war continues

US President Donald Trump announced Monday he'd punish Russia by imposing tariffs if an agreement to end the war in Ukraine isn't reached within 50 days.

Maia Sandu warns of aggressive disinformation

President Maia Sandu has accused the Kremlin of attempting to destabilize the situation in the Republic of Moldova through a disinformation campaign. In a message posted on social media on Monday, she claimed that the "laboratories for fabricating falsehoods" began operating "at maximum speed." She warned that, in the near future, "lies will flow freely from the Kremlin's trumpets" in an effort to gain control over Moldova and place it under foreign interests.