Voronezh officials fake reports on Ukraine conflict enlistment campaign

Sources have told the Verstka publication that schools in Russia's Voronezh region were instructed to conduct an information campaign among students' parents, encouraging them to enlist for service in the Ukraine conflict.

Dumitru Crudu on Ilie Ilașcu’s "heart of iron" and betrayal

lie Ilașcu was an "unfearing man with a heart of iron, who resisted torture and betrayal," states writer Dumitru Crudu.

PM Munteanu: Moldova’s economy is now stable and accelerating

The Republic of Moldova is accelerating reforms and preparations for EU accession by 2030.

“The enemies of the media”: Chișinău, regional center for press freedom talks

Chisinau served as the meeting point for several journalists from both our country and abroad for two days. They gathered for the South-Eastern Europe Media Forum (SEEMF), which this year focused on the theme "The enemies of the media and how to deal with them." During the forum, participants discussed the growing pressures on free media and explored new trends in investigative journalism.

Surveillance cameras will be installed around former National Hotel, footage to stream directly to Police

The former "National" hotel, a dilapidated building located in the center of Chisinau, will be monitored by video surveillance, with the footage being transmitted to the police. This decision was approved by the Commission for Emergencies of the Chisinau municipality on November 18. According to the municipality, this measure aims to enhance security in the area, which has seen several tragic incidents over the years.

Munteanu in Brussels: Moldova is transforming into a European state

The Government of the Republic of Moldova is advancing its reform agenda and enhancing European support on multiple fronts, including negotiations for EU accession and security cooperation, as well as adopting the expertise of more established candidate countries. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu recently met in Brussels with key officials, including the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa; the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas; European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos; and the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milojko Spajić. During these discussions, he emphasized Chisinau's commitment to transforming the Republic of Moldova into a modern and resilient European state.

ANRE: Possible gas price drop, final data in January

Gas prices may decrease in 2026; however, authorities caution that any current estimates would be speculative. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy and the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) emphasize that many misleading narratives have surfaced regarding this issue, which can distort public perception.

Security Forum 2025: Moldova, a successful counterattack testing ground

Before the parliamentary elections on September 28, the Republic of Moldova was often viewed solely as a victim of cyber attacks, described as "a laboratory where Russia perfects its hybrid strategies before exporting them further." However, this perception has changed. Chisinau is now recognized as a successful testing ground for counterattack strategies. This was stated by Stanislav Secrieru, the Presidential Advisor for Defense and Security, during the Moldova 2025 Security Forum held on November 18 and 19 in the capital.

ANSP reports an increase in cases of respiratory infections among children

The National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) has reported a rise in respiratory infections over the past week. From November 10 to 16, 1,693 cases of acute upper respiratory tract infections (AURT) were recorded, with the majority occurring in children. This marks a 9.4% increase compared to the previous week.

Massive Cloudflare outage cripples the internet; the company is investigating

A significant infrastructure failure at Cloudflare, which handles around one-fifth of global Internet traffic, led to widespread online service disruptions on Tuesday, impacting various websites, including those in the Republic of Moldova.

Code Yellow for sleet and snow in the north and center of the country

The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has issued a Yellow Code warning for complicated weather conditions on Wednesday, November 19, from 03:00 to 12:00. The warning indicates mixed precipitation, including sleet and snow in the central and northern regions of the country, rain in the southern region, and the potential for frost.

Moldovan Prime Minister, optimistic about the opening of EU accession negotiations

The Republic of Moldova is making significant progress toward opening the first chapter of negotiations for its accession to the European Union. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu shared this update at the first EU Enlargement Forum, organized by the European Commission in Brussels on November 18. This event signifies a heightened focus on discussions surrounding potential new members of the EU, including Moldova, which is currently undergoing reforms and legislative harmonization.