Russian drone strikes kill three in Odessa and Kryvyi Rih

Russian forces launched two waves of drone attacks on Odessa and a massive strike on Kryvyi Rih overnight, killing at least three people and wounding several others, local authorities reported on Saturday, March 28.

Moldova wine exports 20 years after Russia embargo

Twenty years after Russia imposed a devastating embargo on Moldovan wine, the industry has successfully pivoted from Eastern dependence to European growth. The 2006 crisis, which shuttered 100 wineries and eliminated thousands of jobs, is now viewed as the catalyst for a total sector overhaul.

Moldova joins Earth Hour 2026 to cut carbon emissions

The Republic of Moldova will join the global Earth Hour initiative this Saturday, March 28, 2026, to promote environmental protection and climate action.

Moldova offers €16,000 grants to boost rural employment

The Moldovan government is offering rural entrepreneurs grants of up to €16,020 (approx. 310,000 MDL) to stimulate job creation and local investment, according to Labour Minister Natalia Plugaru.

US, allies signal final phase of Iran military operation

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced at the G7 Summit in Paris that joint operations with Israel are expected to conclude within weeks. Allied leaders called for a rapid end to the conflict to facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Middle East conflict costs Russian tour operators €70m in losses

The escalating conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran has inflicted significant financial damage on Russia’s tourism sector. Since the start of hostilities, Russian tour operators have incurred losses totaling approximately 7 billion rubles (€70.5 million), according to Dmitry Gorin, Vice President of the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST).

From Russia with embargo: How Moldova’s wine reached the world

Twenty years after Russia imposed a total ban on Moldovan wine, the industry has transformed from a Soviet-era bulk supplier into a high-value global competitor. On 27 March 2006, the Kremlin blocked imports citing "health concerns," a move widely interpreted by international observers as geopolitical retaliation.

Moldova launches 2026 'Study in Moldova' fairs for graduates

Moldova’s national “Study in Moldova” campaign has resumed for 2026. The initiative features a new series of educational fairs designed for high school graduates.

Moldova’s e-prescription system serves 176,000 in February

More than 176,000 people in Moldova received compensated medicines and medical devices in February. These were issued through the "eRețeta" digital system, according to the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM).

US senators propose sanctions on Hungary over Russia energy ties

U.S. senators are moving to introduce a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting high-ranking Hungarian officials. The legislation focuses on those responsible for maintaining Russian energy imports and stalling European financial assistance to Ukraine.

Moldova marks 108 years since historic union with Romania

The northern city of Bălți hosted a series of commemorative events on Friday to mark 108 years since Bessarabia united with Romania. Local authorities, academics, and residents gathered to highlight the importance of national values and historical memory.

Moldova marks 108 years since historic 1918 union with Romania

Moldova marks the 108th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania today, an event historians describe as a "historical miracle" that ended a century of Russian imperial rule.