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.

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.

Three outbreaks of African swine fever registered in Moldova

Three outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) and one outbreak of rabies were reported in Moldova last week. ASF outbreaks were identified in the localities of Ghidighici, Bulboaca, Anenii Noi district and Copceac, Ceadîr-Lunga district, all in domestic pigs.

Teleradio-Moldova launches Radio Moldova Comrat for residents of the Gagauz autonomy

Teleradio-Moldova company will launch Radio Moldova Comrat, intended for the residents of the Gagauz autonomy. The new radio station will broadcast on two frequencies - 105.6 MHz in Comrat and 104.3 MHz in Vulcănești - which were won following a competition held by the Audiovisual Council.

Marta Kos: Chisinau could conclude the negotiation process on accession to the European Union by 2029

The Republic of Moldova could conclude the process of negotiations on accession to the European Union by 2029, if the authorities in Chisinau keep the pace of reforms and alignment with European standards. The statement was made by the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, who answered questions from Moldovan journalists in Strasbourg. Marta Kos expressed hope that this will happen by the end of the five-year mandate, which she took over last year.

Teleradio-Moldova could launch a TV channel in Russian

The Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" could launch a new television channel exclusively in Russian. A legislative initiative in this regard was announced on March 12 by Eugeniu Sinchevici and Natalia Davidovici, deputies from the ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS). The authors of the project argue that the new TV channel will provide an alternative source of information for Russian speakers in the Republic of Moldova and help combat disinformation.

Yellow code warning for strong wind in Moldova

The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) announces strong wind on March 13. The Code Yellow warning will come into effect on Thursday morning and will remain in effect until 10:00 p.m.

Woman from Soroca, convicted of voter corruption in favor of the "Victoria" bloc, led by Șor

The Soroca Court sentenced a 60-year-old woman to a one-year suspended prison sentence for corrupting voters in the 2024 presidential elections and constitutional referendum. According to the Prosecutor's Office, she acted in favor of the electoral bloc "Victoria – Победа", launched at the initiative of Ilan Șor, and tried to influence voters through financial promises.

The Republic of Moldova calls on Russia to accept the US-proposed ceasefire in Ukraine

The Republic of Moldova urges the Russian Federation to agree to the 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, which was proposed by Washington and accepted by Kyiv. In a social media statement, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi expressed his appreciation for the "progress" made during the peace negotiations held on March 11 in Saudi Arabia.

Digital support for victims of domestic violence: Sophia chatbot launched in the Republic of Moldova

Six out of ten women experience domestic violence. In the Republic of Moldova, more than half of women encounter violence at some point in their lives. While the number of reported cases has risen in recent years, the actual figure is believed to be much higher, as many incidents go unreported due to significant barriers to seeking help. Sophia Chat Bot was launched to support individuals facing this issue in our country. This digital tool assists victims of abuse in understanding their options, evaluating their rights, and collecting potential evidence anonymously and securely, regardless of their location.

Nicu Popescu, decorated in Paris for his role in bringing the Republic of Moldova closer to the EU

Nicu Popescu, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova, was awarded the Legion of Honor, France's highest distinction, at a ceremony held at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Paris. The award was presented by Benjamin Haddad, the Minister for Europe, in the presence of President Maia Sandu and several French officials.