Cocaine confirmed in Russian Metropolitan Hilarion seized vehicle

Czech police have confirmed that a white powder discovered in the vehicle of Metropolitan Hilarion during his detention on May 24 was cocaine. Forensic examinations verified the substance following the initial seizure of four containers.

BNM advances European alignment on 35th anniversary

The National Bank of Moldova (BNM) marked its 35th anniversary on June 4, 2026, reporting unprecedented institutional stability and deeper integration into the European financial ecosystem.

EU says Moldova leads accession race as chapter talks approach

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos confirmed Thursday in Chisinau that Moldova and Ukraine could officially open their first cluster of EU accession negotiations in mid-June under the Cypriot Council presidency.

Igor Grosu reaffirms Moldova's solidarity with visiting Ukrainian MPs

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova reaffirmed its staunch support for Ukraine on June 4 during a plenary session. Speaker of the Parliament Igor Grosu welcomed a visiting delegation from the Verkhovna Rada, the Ukrainian parliament, emphasizing the deep ties between the two nations.

Commissioner Marta Kos confirms Moldova ready for EU cluster talks

The European Union is prepared to launch official accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova on the first cluster of chapters, with talks expected to begin in mid-June. European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, confirmed the timeline during an interview with Radio Moldova.

Moldova takes energy leadership role as Taran wins ECRB chair

Moldova will chair the Energy Community Regulatory Board (ECRB) for the first time in history.

Moldova MPs visit Brussels to advance EU membership talks after pact

A high-level Moldovan parliamentary delegation converged on Brussels from June 1–3 to accelerate European Union accession talks and strengthen inter-institutional cooperation.

Budapest drops veto on Ukraine and Moldova EU accession talks

The European Commission will formally propose opening the first cluster of accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova on June 16. The proposal will be debated during the General Affairs Council meeting, clearing the way for the 27 EU heads of state to officially approve the decision at the Brussels summit scheduled for June 18–19.

Moldovan PM threatens business lobbyist ban from government meetings

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu sharply criticized Ana Groza, the new president of the National Confederation of Employers, during a cabinet meeting on June 3. The dispute arose over amendments aimed at consolidating state intervention mechanisms in the energy market.

Zelensky deploys air defense experts to secure NATO borders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Wednesday, June 3, during a joint press conference in Kyiv with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, that Ukraine will send specialized anti-drone air defense teams to Romania and the Baltic states. The deployment aims to help these nations protect their territories against incursions by drones used in the Russian-Ukrainian war.

Kallas: Kremlin escalates terror due to battlefield weakness

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, stated that Russia is in a state of panic following recent Ukrainian drone strikes, including those targeting the city of St. Petersburg.

Proper breastfeeding practices reduce maternal disease risks, expert says

Breastfeeding within the first hours of birth provides critical, long-term health benefits for both mothers and newborns by significantly reducing the risk of chronic diseases.