Closing the gap: Moldova celebrates female scientists while tackling leadership disparity

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) honored 28 prominent women researchers for their 2025 achievements during a ceremony marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The event gathered leaders from academia, research institutes, and public authorities to celebrate excellence in fields ranging from genetics and IT to law and history.

Nuclear standoff shattered: Israel targets Iranian capital in major military escalation

The Israeli military launched a "pre-emptive strike" against Iran on the morning of Saturday, February 28. Iranian media reported at least three explosions in the center of Tehran.

Living history: survivors of the Nistru conflict share first-hand accounts of national defense

The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) has launched "The Living History of MAI," a strategic campaign dedicated to the veterans who defended Moldova’s sovereignty during the 1992 Nistru conflict.

Gherasimov secures progress in Brussels: Moldova nears completion of EU acquis technical framework

Moldova is set to begin technical negotiations on the final three clusters of the EU acquis within weeks, Vice Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov announced following high-level meetings in Brussels on February 26-27.

Chemical risks shadow Mărțișor tradition as 47 jewelry alerts hit regional markets

The National Center for Consumer Protection (CNPC) has issued an urgent health advisory regarding jewelry-type Mărțișoare ahead of the March 1st spring celebrations.

Ministerial mandate over political ambition: Dan Perciun to prioritize educational reforms

Education and Research Minister Dan Perciun has categorically dismissed rumors regarding a potential candidacy for the Chisinau Mayoralty under the PAS banner.

Bypassing Moscow: Moldova and Tiraspol resume direct dialogue to sideline Russian influence

Following a pivotal meeting at the OSCE headquarters in Tiraspol on February 26, 2026, Moldovan officials signaled a strategic shift in conflict resolution. The dialogue aims to marginalize Russia's role as a "mediator" while forcing the breakaway region into the national economic and legal framework.

Digital frontier and external interference challenge Moldova democratic integrity

The Republic of Moldova has significantly modernized its electoral processes, yet remains vulnerable to external interference, disinformation, and cyberattacks. These conclusions emerged during a high-level debate on the national broadcaster Moldova 1, featuring representatives from the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), civil society, and political leaders.

Ukraine rejects territorial concessions as Zelenskyy urges stronger US pressure on Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signaled a readiness to engage in direct negotiations with Vladimir Putin, identifying a strategic "window of opportunity" to conclude the war before the US elections in November.

Institutional Deadlock: Examining the legal impossibility of member state exclusion

The European Union currently faces a strategic impasse as it seeks to approve its 20th sanctions package against Russia and a vital €90 billion financial aid package for Ukraine’s 2026-2027 defense needs. Viktor Orbán, maintaining a controversial alignment with Moscow, continues to block both initiatives, demanding the restoration of Russian oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline.

Digital resilience: EGA enhances EVO ecosystem with centralized emergency and social protection services

The Electronic Governance Agency (EGA) has enhanced Moldova’s flagship digital ecosystem, EVO, by centralizing all emergency and crisis assistance hotlines. Starting February 26, users can access vital services directly through a dedicated "Emergency Numbers" interface within the portal.

Hybrid warfare in Chisinau: the anatomy of a failed FSB soft power operation

Moldovan citizens Alexandr Ciuprin and Ludmila Corsun, both holding Russian passports, have been identified as key assets in a Kremlin-backed influence operation. An investigation by Deschide.MD reveals the duo operated under the direct coordination of Vladimir Sukhinin, an officer of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).