Sovereignty Day: Moldova reaffirms European path away from Moscow

Moldova marked the 36th anniversary of its Declaration of Sovereignty on 23 June. State leaders utilized the historic milestone to reinforce the nation's pro-European trajectory amid ongoing regional security challenges.

Washington grants Tehran 60-day sanctions relief amid Swiss talks

The United States has suspended sanctions against Iran for 60 days, effective June 22, following comprehensive negotiations on a bilateral peace roadmap. Concurrently, US President Donald Trump warned that Washington would take all necessary actions should Tehran fail to comply with its obligations under the preliminary framework.

A decade of Bregret: Far-right gains ground amid Starmer resignation

Tuesday, June 23, marks exactly one decade since the British electorate voted by a narrow majority to leave the European Union. Ten years after that intense and polarizing campaign, an increasing number of British citizens are seeking closer ties with Brussels, with some openly advocating for rejoined membership.

Romania and Moldova launch joint music export strategy for Europe

The Republic of Moldova will partner with Romania in a strategic European initiative aimed at promoting live music. This collaboration marks a significant step toward Moldova’s integration into European cultural export mechanisms through a high-level dialogue with Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS), one of Europe’s most influential music export platforms.

Romania Vestea government fails investiture vote amid AUR walkout

Romania's Parliament has rejected the proposed cabinet led by Prime Minister-designate Adrian Vestea. The cabinet received only 189 votes in favor, falling short of the constitutional minimum of 233 required for investiture.

Higher mortgage costs for Moldovans after central bank hike

Moldovan homeowners face higher monthly mortgage repayments starting July 1, 2026. The increase comes after the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) raised the benchmark retail interest rate used to calculate borrowing costs.

Messi brace fires Argentina into knockout stage after Austria win

Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Austria in their Group J encounter in Arlington, Texas, booking a place in the tournament's round of 32.

Rural Moldovans face higher subsistence costs than city dwellers

Moldovan citizens spent an average of €255 (approx. 4,995 MDL) per month in 2025, according to latest national data. While food products claimed the largest share of overall family budgets at 43%, healthcare represented the lowest expenditure category at just 4.6%.

President Sandu secures new EU security package in Brussels

One week after officially opening its first accession negotiations cluster, Moldova consolidated its European integration path during the second EU-Moldova summit in Brussels. European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hosted the high-level meeting.

EU integration strengthens Moldova sovereignty, legal experts say

European integration remains the primary mechanism to reinforce the sovereignty, institutional resilience, and national security of the Republic of Moldova. Legal expert Alexandru Bot emphasized this correlation during public broadcaster Teleradio-Moldova's coverage marking the 36th anniversary of the historic Sovereignty Declaration.

A month on bikes: Father and daughter cycle 2,500 km from France to Moldova

Homesickness can be so powerful that it can transform a simple trip home into a true adventure. This is the case for Adelina and her father, Sergiu Alexuța, who have been living in France for several years. They decided to return to their homeland for a vacation, but not in the usual way—instead, they chose to travel by bicycle. They plan to complete the journey from France to the Republic of Moldova in about a month.

Igor Grosu in Czech Republic: Czech support for Moldova’s EU path reaffirmed

The Czech Republic's support for the European integration of the Republic of Moldova and the progress made in the reform process were addressed during meetings the President of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, held in the Czech Republic with high-ranking Czech officials.