Moldova accuses Russia of polluting the Nistru River, urges international pressure; Parliament approves declaration

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova firmly condemns the actions of the Russian Federation that led to cross-border contamination of the Dniester River and affected water supply security and public health. The declaration was adopted during the plenary session on March 20, with 63 votes from deputies of the PAS majority and from the “Democracy at Home” and “Partidul Nostru” factions. The communists, socialists and deputies from “Alternativa” did not support the document, choosing either to vote against it or to abstain.

Bus from Moldova with 44 passengers overturns in Romania: 1 dead, 15 injured

A bus with 44 passengers traveling on the Chisinau - Bucharest route overturned on Saturday morning, March 21, at the exit from Vaslui county towards Galati, Romanian media reports. A 62-year-old man died after being thrown out of the car, which then crushed him, and 15 other people were injured. Romanian authorities have activated a red intervention plan.

Security Council reorganized: members and decision process

President Maia Sandu approved, by decree, a new Regulation on the organization and functioning of the National Security Council (CNS), a document that redefines the structure, attributions and working methods of the institution, introduces stricter rules regarding the responsibility of members and strengthens the mechanisms for making and implementing decisions in the field of national security.

Fake news fight prioritized at Chișinău conference

Innovative ways to combat disinformation, information manipulation and foreign interference were discussed on Friday in Chisinau, at a conference organised by the Council of Europe and the Audiovisual Council. The conference participants also drew attention to hate speech, which erodes public trust and undermines the integrity of democratic processes not only in the Republic, but also in Europe.

Russia seeks law to deploy troops abroad to shield citizens from foreign courts

Russia's government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would allow President Vladimir Putin to deploy armed forces outside the country's borders. The legislation targets cases where Russian citizens face arrest or prosecution by courts or international bodies whose jurisdiction Russia does not recognise.

Energy crisis forces new 30-day emergency in breakaway Transnistria

Authorities in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria declared a new 30-day economic state of emergency on Friday, citing a severe energy crisis and natural gas shortages.

Pro-Kremlin blogger hospitalized after calling Putin 'war criminal'

Russian authorities have reportedly placed Ilya Remeslo, a prominent pro-war blogger and former loyalist, in a psychiatric facility. The move follows his abrupt public denunciation of President Vladimir Putin, whom he labeled a "war criminal."

Pension gap widens in Moldova as workforce shrinks below 1:1 ratio

Moldova will increase pensions by 6.84% starting April 1, 2026, amid concerns that the adjustment fails to cover rising living costs. The measure will bring the minimum pension to approximately €167 (3,254 MDL), costing the state budget €102.8 million (2 billion MDL).

Global energy markets rattle as Trump warns Netanyahu on Iran strikes

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he has requested that Israel refrain from further strikes on Iran’s natural gas infrastructure. The move follows a series of reciprocal attacks that have destabilised global energy markets and escalated tensions between Washington, Jerusalem, and Tehran.

Kremlin expects trilateral format to resume, calls ceasefire pause 'temporary'

Russia will not take part in the Ukraine-United States negotiations planned for 21 March 2026, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Thursday, as cited by BBC News.

Chisinau targets Kremlin's 'soft power' in new EU-aligned sanctions

Moldova has officially aligned itself with a new package of European Union sanctions against the Russian Federation. The move expands the list of individuals facing restrictive measures for attempts to destabilise the region.

Economic experts warn of inflationary domino effect as Moldova's diesel prices approach €1.50

Rising fuel costs in the Republic of Moldova are poised to trigger a broad inflationary domino effect, potentially pushing the annual inflation rate into double digits by the end of 2026.