Romania passes bill allowing drone destruction in airspace

Unmanned drones that illegally cross Romania’s state border and enter national airspace without authorization may be destroyed or neutralized if their flight cannot be controlled by Romanian military forces or NATO, reports Agerpres.

Farmers in Moldova to benefit from 5.1% loans starting March 2025

Starting from March 1, 2025, small and micro farmers in Moldova will be able to benefit from favorable loans at an interest rate of 5.1% and grants.

OSCE pledges support for Moldova amid Ukraine crisis impact

The agenda of discussions between President Maia Sandu and OSCE Secretary General Feridun Hadi Sinirlioğlu, who was visiting Chișinău on a working trip, focused on regional security, the reintegration process of the Republic of Moldova, and human rights issues in the Transnistrian region.

Higher salaries for educators in vocational and technical education

Educators in vocational and technical education will receive higher monthly bonuses based on their teaching qualification level.

U.S. cancels key funding for Moldova, affecting part of $32 million allocated to Internews

The Republic of Moldova has lost part of the financial support amounting to 32 million dollars intended for the Internews organization.

Liubov Babuțchi’s death: forensic investigation reveals cause

The forensic investigation into the death of Liubov Babuțchi, the businesswoman who died in a beauty salon in Chișinău, has been concluded.

EU pledges 1.9 billion euros for Moldova's reforms

The European Union believes in the Republic of Moldova! This message was reiterated by David McAllister, the President of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, who is currently in Chișinău.

Press Review // Transnistria faces steep tariff hikes starting March 1

The press in the Republic of Moldova is focusing on several significant developments. Utility tariffs in the breakaway Transnistrian region are set to rise starting March 1, with authorities in Tiraspol justifying these hikes as a necessary measure due to economic challenges.

Keir Starmer boosts UK defense spending amid European tensions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a press conference last night, announcing an increase in defense spending to 2.5%, ahead of important discussions he will have with Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.

Moldova ranks 9th in ECtHR Human Rights violations cases

The Republic of Moldova ranks ninth among the 46 member states of the Council of Europe based on the number of applications awaiting examination at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), according to the Legal Resources Centre.

Transnistrian region hikes energy tariffs amid crisis

Experts suggest the increase in Transnistrian energy tariffs aims to address a budget deficit of around 200 million euros. This deficit likely arose after the cessation of electricity exports from the Cuciurgan Power Plant to the right bank of the Dniester.

Moldova condemns human rights abuses in Transnistrian region at UN

Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi addressed the UN Human Rights Council, highlighting severe human rights violations in the Transnistrian region, particularly cases of illegal detention and other serious abuses.