Black Sea ports ease pressure, rail in focus for Moldova

Moldova and Ukraine are stepping up efforts to shift Ukrainian freight from congested roads to railways, aiming to ease border bottlenecks and boost Moldovan Railways' finances.

Moldova freezes over: Temperatures plunge, roads slick

Moldovans prepare for a frigid Wednesday as a polar air mass engulfs the country, bringing dangerously low temperatures and treacherous roads.

Moldova open borders: Leușeni delays trucks (winter)

Winter conditions haven't hampered Moldovan border operations, with all crossings functioning normally except for the busy Leușeni-Albița passage.

Amid dual wars, Europe's political chess game unfolds

In the backdrop of two wars unfolding on the world’s map, the one in Gaza has quickly faded in both public opinion and the media, even faster than the conflict in Ukraine, says Dan Alexe, in his commentary on the two major conflicts and the ways they can influence the geopolitical landscape.

Moldova bolsters EU prep with Romanian expertise

Former Romanian EU Integration Minister Anca Boagiu has joined the Moldovan Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR) to bolster the country's preparation for upcoming EU accession negotiations.

Moldovan schools adjust schedules as winter weather lingers

Winter vacation for students in several Moldovan regions is being extended due to ongoing adverse weather conditions.

Snowbound Chisinau: Buses, trolleys take a break

Winter tightened its grip on Chisinau Monday, forcing a halt to public transportation as thick snow blanketed the capital.

De-icing issues halt takeoffs in Chisinau

A blanket of ice grounded flights at Chisinau International Airport on Monday, causing delays and frustrating passengers.

4. Platforma DA loses influential figure: Chiril Moțpan's exit

Renowned politician Chiril Moțpan declared on Monday his decision to part ways with the political entity, Partidul Platforma Demnitate și Adevăr (Platform for Dignity and Truth).

Snow shuts Chisinau: Schools, offices closed, transit halted

Battling heavy snowfall and forecasted blizzards, Chisinau officials implemented emergency measures on Monday, January 8th.

Israel Cabinet slated to vote on 2024 war budget this week -Finance Minister

Israel's cabinet is set to approve a 2024 wartime budget on Thursday, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Sunday, after ministers approved 9 billion shekels ($2.5 billion) in financial support for military reservists, Reuters reports.

North Korea firing shots again near border with South

North Korea again fired artillery shells near its tense sea boundary with the South on Sunday, as the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un mocked the South's ability to detect its weapons launches, AP reports.