Moldova 3: New law to create Russian-language TV channel
The proposed law to establish a public Russian-language television channel, "Moldova 3," includes amendments to three articles of the Audiovisual Media Services Code (AMSC), according to the Independent Journalism Center (IJC).
Bogdan Nigai
Veaceslav Platon arrested in UK over billion-dollar fraud
Controversial businessman Veaceslav Platon was arrested on March 13 in the United Kingdom at the request of prosecutors in Chișinău in the fall of 2024.
Ecaterina Arvintii
Moldovan railway workers protest over unpaid salaries
Railway workers in Moldova are once again protesting due to unpaid wages, highlighting the serious issues faced by the country's railway system.
Ursula von der Leyen unveils €800 billion European defense plan
In early March, Ursula von der Leyen presented a plan to European leaders at a special summit in Brussels, unlocking up to €800 billion for defense spending over the next few years.
Dan Alexe
Trump’s envoy barred from Russia talks at Putin’s request
President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, was excluded from peace negotiations at Moscow’s request, according to U.S. and Russian officials quoted by NBC News.
Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire but sets key conditions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he is open to a ceasefire in Ukraine, but only if it leads to lasting peace and addresses the root causes of the conflict.
Eliza Mihalache
Moldova secures €26M in EU grants to boost businesses
Seventy-five entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova have received over 26 million lei in non-repayable grants through EU-funded programs managed by the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA).
Dumitru Petruleac
Moldova Education: Teacher shortage sparks policy debate
Following nearly five hours of heated debate, the parliamentary majority rejected the simple motion brought by the communists and socialists against the Ministry of Education's policies.
Kremlin rejects ceasefire, warns against EU peacekeepers
A temporary ceasefire would give Ukraine a "respite," the Kremlin stated, explaining its refusal to accept a truce.
Tennis upsets: Bencic stuns Gauff at Indian Wells
The American, the No. 3 seed, lost to Swiss player Belinda Bencic. Aryna Sabalenka, the tournament's top seed, cruised into the quarterfinals.
Corina Gamurari
Sergiu Cotelnic appointed new head of Moldovan Railways
Sergiu Cotelnic has been appointed as the new head of Moldovan Railways (CFM), as announced by Vladimir Bolea, the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development.
Putin visits Kursk as Russia claims gains against Ukraine
Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk region in western Russia for the first time since Ukrainian forces captured parts of the area, Russian news agencies reported on Wednesday, citing Reuters.
Daniela Savin