Mayor of a commune in Cluj: "European funds have greatly developed local communities"

Jucu commune in Cluj County and the village of Mășcăuți in the Criuleni District are set to sign a twinning agreement in about a month to strengthen cooperation between the two communities and pave the way for joint local development projects. Romania's experience demonstrates the importance of European funds for modernizing rural communities and developing infrastructure, stated Valentin Dorel Pojar, the mayor of Jucu Commune, on the Radio Moldova program "Zi de Zi".

Demir Dragnev at 90: An academician conducting research and training historians

Academician Demir Dragnev continues to research, write, and help train new generations of historians. To mark his ninetieth birthday, colleagues, disciples, and family gathered to pay tribute to one of the most important researchers of the medieval and modern history of the Romanian lands.

Slovakia vs. Moldova today at 21:45, live on Moldova 1 TV

The Republic of Moldova's national football team will play its first match of the new Nations League season tonight. Moldova will face Slovakia in Prešov, with the match broadcast live on Moldova 1 starting at 21:45, with commentary by Alexandru Rusu.

Investigation: Russian Embassy staff in Serbia linked to intelligence

At least 29 of the 78 diplomatic staff members at the Russian Embassy in Serbia either have ties to Russian special services or could potentially have such connections, according to an analysis by the publication "Agentstvo" based on data from Rupep.Org—a database of politically exposed persons—reports TV Rain.

Eligibility for deputy candidates in the Comrat People's Assembly

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova who wish to run for a seat in the People's Assembly of the Gagauz autonomy must be at least 21 years old, have lived in the region for at least three years, and maintain their domicile within the autonomy's territory on election day. The Central Electoral Commission has outlined the requirements for participating in the People's Assembly election in Comrat, scheduled for November 15, 2026.

Iran proposes Hormuz reopening in seven days if US lifts blockade

Iran has submitted a proposal to the United States through intermediaries offering to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington meets key conditions, officials confirmed Friday.

Stagnant Gagauzia fund leaves rural grants stalled

Gagauzia’s grant co-financing fund remains stagnant despite rising funding requests from local town halls, threatening to block development projects across the southern autonomous region, warned local deputy Alexandr Tarnavschi.

ANRE weighs sharp utility tariff hikes ahead of winter

Moldova's energy regulator will review sweeping tariff increases on September 28, following simultaneous petitions from major utility operators to raise retail prices for natural gas, central heating, and cogeneration power.

Russia probes NATO through Moldovan airspace, premier says

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan warned that Russia is actively testing Western vigilance by sending military drones through Moldova’s airspace toward neighboring NATO members, even as Chișinău faces no immediate threat of military invasion.

Rutte urges more Ukraine aid to deter Russian hybrid warfare

NATO stands ready to counter Russian cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid warfare, Secretary General Mark Rutte said, calling for increased military support for Ukraine to deter escalating hostile actions from Moscow.

Xi urges Trump to avoid conflict as powers extend trade truce

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the United States to avoid conflict and confrontation during a high-stakes state visit hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.

Moldova pivots to service exports as regional forum opens in Chisinau

Moldova generated over $3.2 billion from service exports in 2025, accounting for nearly half of total foreign shipments as the country prepares to showcase new economic opportunities at Moldova Business Week.