Musk and tech leaders join US military review

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has appointed Elon Musk, defense tech founder Palmer Luckey, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to lead a 120-day Pentagon study on future warfare.

G7 frees 100M fuel barrels via IEA to stabilize global supply

The Group of Seven economies will coordinate a phased release of 100 million barrels of diesel and refined fuels via the International Energy Agency to stabilize soaring global markets, leaders announced on Friday.

Moldovan police officers to receive Turkish forensics training

Moldovan police signed a bilateral cooperation agreement with Turkish authorities to train domestic specialists in advanced criminal forensics, the General Police Inspectorate announced on Friday.

Moldova is not alone, top EU lawmaker McAllister says

The European Union stands ready to provide sustained financial assistance to Moldova as the nation accelerates accession reforms and trade integration, a senior European Parliament lawmaker said on Thursday.

Moldova adopts Finnish crisis strategy amid Russian pressure

Moldova proposed a structured security dialogue with Finland on Friday to adopt the Nordic nation's comprehensive defense model as Chisinau confronts mounting Russian hybrid threats and airspace violations.

Parliament speaker hints at Russian ambassador expulsion over drones

Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu said on Thursday that Russian Ambassador-designate Oleg Ozerov could face expulsion after admitting that some military drones crashing on Moldovan territory might belong to Moscow.

Moldova gas prices remain below EU average, minister says

Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu dismissed claims that Moldova pays Europe’s highest gas prices on Friday, citing Eurostat data showing household retail tariffs remain well below the European Union average.

Grosu defends regional overhaul amid opposition pushback

Moldovan authorities plan to replace 32 territorial districts with three macro-regions, triggering debate over local decentralization and administrative spending as lawmakers prepare for a sweeping governance overhaul ahead of local elections.

Ex-examiner and driving instructor detained over €1,700 bribes

Moldovan anticorruption prosecutors and officers detained a former Public Services Agency driving examiner on Friday in a bribery investigation involving fraudulent category B driver’s licenses.

Parliament clears 50-year charter for flagship Moldova Hi-Tech Park

Moldovan lawmakers advanced a draft law extending the operating lifespan of the Moldova Hi-Tech Park from 30 to 50 years, granting the initiative national public utility status to accelerate campus construction.

Emergency water pumps dispatched to secure Chișinău amid drought

Moldova’s National Crisis Management Center approved the release of three high-capacity water pumps from state reserves on 2 October, securing Chișinău's critical water supply from the drought-hit Dniester River.

Parliament scraps withholding tax on EU firms in first reading

Moldova’s parliament backed legislation on Thursday exempting EU companies from domestic withholding tax on interest and royalties, advancing tax harmonisation ahead of European Union accession.