Tragedy in Odessa as Russian drone strikes force fatal evacuation maneuvers

A Ukrainian railway conductor was killed and a passenger injured on Sunday, March 22, during a high-stakes emergency evacuation triggered by Russian drone threats near Odessa.

President Sandu calls urgent security meeting on border crime

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has convened a meeting of the Supreme Security Council (SSC) today, March 23, at 11:00 AM. The President’s Office announced the session early Monday morning.

Slovenia limits fuel sales to 50 litres following regional supply disruptions

Slovenia introduced temporary fuel rationing on Sunday to manage nationwide shortages at the pumps. The crisis stems from a surge in cross-border refueling and precautionary hoarding linked to escalating tensions with Iran.

Zelenskyy signals prisoner exchange progress following strategic negotiations in Florida

U.S. and Ukrainian officials concluded a second day of high-stakes diplomatic discussions in Miami on March 22, aimed at revitalizing a peace framework to end the ongoing war with Russia.

Czech-Moldovan partnership scales inclusive education through assistive technology

A strategic partnership between the Czech Government and local authorities is transforming inclusive education in rural Moldova. At the Ion Luca Caragiale High School in Orhei, a specialized resource center is now utilizing advanced assistive technology to integrate children with autism and speech impairments into the formal school system.

Wealth gap widens in Moldova as IT wages double national average

Average gross monthly wages in Moldova rose by 10% in 2025, reaching approximately €806 (15,500 MDL), according to the latest national statistics. Despite the overall growth, significant economic disparities remain between the capital and the country's rural districts.

Environmental alert persists in Moldova as water supplies return to Bălți

Schools in the municipality of Bălți will resume in-person classes on Monday, March 23. The decision follows the restoration of the city's water supply system.

Moldova and Ukraine convene regional leaders for strategic security summit in Chisinau

The Republic of Moldova is hosting the third edition of the Black Sea Security Conference today, an elite gathering held under the auspices of the International Crimea Platform.

Northern farmers fear higher water tariffs

Farmers in the north of the country who use water from the Soroca–Bălți pipeline for irrigation are facing an uncertain situation due to the state-owned enterprise “Acva-Nord” entering a restructuring procedure. They are worried that they will be forced to pay much higher tariffs. Some farmers do not rule out giving up their businesses. Also, the ministry is looking for solutions.

Dead birds found on the Nistru surface near Pohrebea

Dead birds were spotted on the surface of the Nistru River, near the village of Pohrebea, Dubăsari district. It is unclear whether their deaths are related to the pollution of the Nistru, but Environmental Inspectors went to the scene to investigate.

Cernăuțeanu: Police corruption declining, but not eliminated

Corruption in the police system of the Republic of Moldova has decreased in recent years, but it has not been eliminated, and isolated cases continue to be documented. The head of the General Police Inspectorate, Viorel Cernăuțeanu, says that the phenomenon remains influenced by the human factor and by conditions within the system, including the low level of salaries.

“I feared for my family” — IGP chief targeted in 2024 attack

Chief of the General Police Inspectorate, Viorel Cernăuțeanu, was the target of an assassination attempt in 2024. He spoke about this episode in an interview, where he revealed that the threats also targeted his family.