USAID shut down: U.S. foreign aid faces major restructuring
The U.S. Department of State has officially notified Congress of the dissolution of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), according to a statement released on Friday, March 28.
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Moldova completes EU screening on information society and media
The Republic of Moldova has successfully completed the bilateral screening process with the European Commission on Chapter 10 – Information Society and Media, marking a key milestone in its EU accession negotiations.
Moldova daylight saving time 2025: When clocks change
The Republic of Moldova will officially transition to daylight saving time overnight from Saturday, March 29, to Sunday, March 30.
Beware of fake emails! Moldovan Post warns customers about a new scam attempt
The Moldovan Post Office is warning citizens about a new scam attempt involving sending fake emails (phishing), in which the name of the institution is illegally used. The purpose of these messages is to obtain personal and banking data from users, under deceptive pretexts.
Ukrainian forces deny Russian claims of ceasefire violation
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have rejected the accusations made by the Russian Ministry of Defense, which asserts that Ukraine violated the ceasefire conditions regarding energy infrastructure.
Moldova’s national pretest: 58% pass rate with significant regional differences
Approximately 6 in 10 students passed the national pretest in mathematics conducted on February 27, 2025, as shown by data analyzed by the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation.
Ukraine and Russia reach agreement on Black Sea ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine expects the ceasefire agreement in the Black Sea and the cessation of attacks on energy infrastructure to take effect starting March 25, following two days of negotiations in Saudi Arabia.
Gagauzia governor Evghenia Guțul detained at Chișinău Airport
The Governor of Gagauzia, Evghenia Guțul, was detained for 72 hours at Chișinău Airport while attempting to leave the country.
U.S. concludes key agreements with Ukraine and Russia on security
On Tuesday, the United States announced that, following negotiations held in Saudi Arabia from March 23 to 25, separate agreements were concluded with Ukraine and Russia.
U.S. reviews Romania's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program
On Tuesday, the U.S. government announced that it is reviewing Romania's recent inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to ensure that the country's security standards meet the program's strict requirements.
Romania strengthens support for Moldova in energy, infrastructure
Romania remains a trusted partner of the Republic of Moldova and will continue to provide tangible support in key areas such as energy, infrastructure, and economic development.
U.S. senators urge Trump to seize Russia’s $300B assets for Ukraine
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, representing both the Republican and Democratic parties, has called on President Donald Trump’s administration to seize all of Russia’s frozen assets, estimated at over $300 billion, and use them to support Ukraine.