US oil sanctions throw EU into chaos as Romania refinery faces November 21 deadline

The looming US sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft have thrown European Union nations—where the two Russian oil giants operate—into chaos. Countries are scrambling to secure fuel supply before the Lukoil sanctions take full effect on November 21.

Key history conference strengthens Romanian-Moldovan academic dialogue

Over 80 historians, researchers, and university professors from the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Hungary, and Ukraine have convened for the 9th International Scientific History Conference, titled "Latinity, Romanity, Romanianness."

Moldova denounces key CIS visa-free accord in strategic shift

Moldova’s move to denounce the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Agreement on visa-free travel will not impact the current travel regime with the Russian Federation, due to a separate, existing bilateral agreement.

Pentagon shifts to 'wartime acquisition system

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled a radical overhaul of the Pentagon acquisition process, allowing the military to procure technology faster amid escalating global threats, reports The Guardian.

Vertical Corridor expansion boosts energy security

Gas transmission system operators Vestmoldtransgaz (Moldova), DESFA (Greece), Bulgartransgaz EAD (Bulgaria), Transgaz (Romania), and Gas TSO of Ukraine, alongside ICGB AD (the independent operator of the Greece-Bulgaria Interconnector), have issued a joint letter to national energy regulators.

Travel disruption at Moldova-Ukraine border crossings

Several Moldovan-Ukrainian border crossing points (BCPs) with joint customs control have temporarily suspended operations, and transit is severely limited at the remaining BCPs.

Moldova’s USM: A Benchmark for research and innovation

The State University of Moldova (USM) maintained its standing as a benchmark academic institution in the field of research and innovation throughout 2025, recording an impressive surge in scientific performance.

Widespread power outages hit Ukraine after massive Russian strikes

On the night of November 8, Russian attacks on Ukraine intensified, deploying a barrage of drones and missiles across the country.

Violent storms and Brazil tornado near Iguaçu Falls

At least five fatalities and about 130 injuries were reported after a powerful Brazilian tornado ripped through a small town in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná, local authorities confirmed.

EU Commissioner Kos to discuss Moldova's EU accession path

European Commissioner Marta Kos is scheduled to make an official visit to Chișinău on November 11. The announcement of this key event was made by Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov.

Trade & tradition: Made in Moldova shines at Iași Fair

Moldovan wines, artisanal cheeses, bee honey, and even natural cosmetics are captivating the residents of Iași, Romania.

TRM begins search for Eurovision 2026 representative

The national broadcaster, Teleradio-Moldova (TRM), has officially opened the registration for selecting the Moldova Representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.