Heathrow airport closed after major fire disrupts flights

Heathrow Airport, the busiest in the UK, was temporarily closed on Friday, March 21, 2025, due to a major fire at an electrical substation in Hayes, located about 2.5 kilometers from the airport.

Pașcani fire: Over 10 hectares burned, authorities issue warnings

Over 10 hectares of reed beds were burned in the Lunca Prutului area, in the village of Pașcani, Cahul district.

EU approves €1.9 billion aid to Moldova for reforms and growth

The European Union Council has given the final approval for providing €1.9 billion to support reforms and economic growth in the Republic of Moldova.

EU funds Ukraine reforms and reconstruction

The Council of the European Union has approved macro-financial assistance of approximately 3.5 billion euros for Ukraine, according to a press release published on its website on Monday, March 17.

Moldovan citizens warned about severe weather in Italy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Moldova has issued a warning to Moldovan citizens currently in, transiting through, or planning to travel to Italy regarding severe weather events expected to affect several regions.

Trump discusses Ukraine ceasefire talks with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is engaged in serious discussions with Russia regarding the end of the war in Ukraine.

Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire but sets key conditions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he is open to a ceasefire in Ukraine, but only if it leads to lasting peace and addresses the root causes of the conflict.

Moldova Education: Teacher shortage sparks policy debate

Following nearly five hours of heated debate, the parliamentary majority rejected the simple motion brought by the communists and socialists against the Ministry of Education's policies.

Kremlin rejects ceasefire, warns against EU peacekeepers

A temporary ceasefire would give Ukraine a "respite," the Kremlin stated, explaining its refusal to accept a truce.

G7 ministers meet in Canada amid growing U.S. tensions

The foreign ministers of the G7, consisting of the major Western democracies, are meeting today in Canada, following seven weeks of escalating tensions between U.S. allies and President Donald Trump due to the changes he has made in foreign policy concerning Ukraine and the imposition of tariffs, Reuters reports.

Sergiu Cotelnic appointed new head of Moldovan Railways

Sergiu Cotelnic has been appointed as the new head of Moldovan Railways (CFM), as announced by Vladimir Bolea, the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development.

Tiraspol bans child-free propaganda, mirroring Russia

The Tiraspol de facto authorities intend to ban "child-free propaganda," following the Russian model. Promo-LEX Association raises an alarm regarding six draft laws registered by the Tiraspol de facto Supreme Soviet on March 4, aiming to ban the promotion of a child-free lifestyle.