Moldova at risk from U.S. tariffs under Trump’s trade strategy
The Republic of Moldova is at risk of serious economic fallout due to new tariffs introduced by the Trump administration as part of its “America First” trade strategy, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned.
Bogdan Nigai
Kursk region hit by massive drone attack: casualties reported
The Kursk region in the Russian Federation was hit by a large-scale drone attack on the night of April 15, between Monday and Tuesday, according to BBC reports.
Gagauzia's autonomy at risk after court ruling on prosecutor appointment
The Constitutional Court's decision to declare the involvement of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia (APG) in appointing the Chief Prosecutor of the autonomy unconstitutional has generated divergent reactions.
Court rules Gagauzia prosecutor law unconstitutional
The Constitutional Court of Moldova has ruled unconstitutional a provision that allowed Gagauzia’s People’s Assembly to nominate a candidate for the position of regional chief prosecutor.
Friedrich Merz supports delivery of TAURUS missiles to Ukraine
The President of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and potential future Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, has expressed his support for delivering German-Swedish TAURUS cruise missiles to Ukraine, which is currently under Russian attack, DW reports.
Daiga Mieriņa visits Moldova to discuss European integration
The Speaker of the Parliament of Latvia, Daiga Mieriņa, is on an official visit to the Republic of Moldova from April 14 to 15.
Moldovan Constitutional Court’s new inadmissibility ruling explained
Recent changes to the law governing Moldova’s Constitutional Court now enable the Court to reject certain referrals without examining them on their merits.
Veronica Dragalin willing to take polygraph over vetting claims
Veronica Dragalin, former head of Moldova's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, has reiterated the allegations that she was asked for a list of prosecutors considered honest in order to pass the vetting process.
Maia Sandu denies claims about vetting process list
President Maia Sandu of the Republic of Moldova confirmed that she had a discussion with Veronica Dragalin, the former head of the Anti Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, but strongly rejected claims that she had asked for a list of prosecutors considered to have integrity to expedite the vetting process. The president made these remarks to the press during the General Assembly of Judges.
Helicopter crash in Hudson River kills six, including children
A tourist helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon into the Hudson River near Manhattan, New York, causing the deaths of six people, including three children.
Moldova's external debt rises over $10 billion, experts weigh in
In the past two years, Moldova's external public debt has increased by over one billion dollars, bringing the total to more than 10 billion, according to data from the National Bank.
U.S. suspends 31% tariffs on Moldovan exports for 90 days
The United States has temporarily suspended the recently imposed 31% additional tariffs on Moldovan exports to the U.S. market.