PAS government accuses Ceban of aiding Russian disinformation

The Moldova hybrid warfare threat, constantly invoked by the pro-EU ruling party Action and Solidarity (PAS) as the country’s main security challenge, now faces a strong challenge from Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban.

Fast-growing Moldova tourism eyes digitization and European integration

Employers' associations in Moldova are strongly encouraging the establishment of a National Tourism Platform, viewing it as a critical instrument for modernizing and accelerating the digitalization of the country's booming tourism industry.

Anti-corruption fight in Moldova requires societal commitment, not just laws

Corruption permeates all sectors in the Republic of Moldova, occurring wherever human interaction exists.

Moldova needs 7-10% annual economic growth, expert warns against low state revenue

The Republic of Moldova’s economy remains highly vulnerable due to a slow pace of economic growth, currently estimated at just 2.4% for the next year, warns Marin Gospodarenco, the Executive Director of the Economica Analytical Center.

Budanov and Shmyhal considered for Zelensky’s top aide role

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during an online briefing on Monday, December 8, presented a list of candidates to replace his Chief of Staff, Andriy Yermak, who recently resigned following a corruption scandal.

Academic integrity crisis: Moldova lacks tools to verify student AI papers

Nearly 30% of Moldova students utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to produce their academic papers, yet the state currently lacks a centralized, national mechanism for detecting AI plagiarism.

Bureaucracy is destroying Moldova's historic mansions, expert warns

The Republic of Moldova risks losing some of its most valuable historical monuments, including a significant number of its 64 historic manor houses, almost half of which are in a critical stage of degradation.

Kyiv rejects Donbas concession as US pushes peace deal

Negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, based on a peace plan proposed by the United States, have stalled over the fate of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, a senior European official told Politico.

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani vacates rent-stabilized apartment

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Monday that he will vacate his modest, rent-stabilized apartment in the borough of Queens to move into the luxurious official residence in Manhattan reserved for the chief executive of the city.

European Return Order: How the EU plans to enforce cross-bloc repatriation

A new EU return regulation, designed to accelerate and streamline the procedures for the repatriation of illegal migrants from the territories of EU Member States, was approved by the EU Council on December 8.

Apostolopulo estate: Local struggle to save historic winery

Many visitors come to the village of Saharna in the Rezina District to see the famous monastery, but few are aware that, on the village's periphery, stands the historic Apostolopulo Estate, built in the 19th century.

Moldovan tourism reaches record levels in 2025

Moldovan tourism achieved its highest performance in recent years in 2025, surpassing the goals set in the Reform Agenda. The number of international tourists increased by 28.8%, while domestic tourism grew by 21.2%.