Zimbru Chisinau forced to a draw in Orhei as Super Liga play-offs begin

The second phase of the Moldovan Super Liga commenced with a high-stakes encounter in Orhei, where local side Milsami hosted Zimbru Chisinau. Despite a fiercely contested battle, the match ended in a 0-0 stalemate.

Arsenal and Liverpool secure FA Cup quarter-final berths

Arsenal’s quest for silverware continues unabated. The North London club secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals following a hard-fought 2-1 away victory against third-tier Mansfield Town.

Moldova’s President Maia Sandu condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine as war crimes

President Maia Sandu has forcefully condemned Russia’s overnight strikes on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure. The Moldovan leader categorized the attacks as war crimes and called on the international community to maintain unwavering support for Kyiv.

Russian missile strike kills seven in Kharkiv including two children during massive nationwide attack

A Russian ballistic missile tore through a five-story apartment building in Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi district early Saturday, March 7, killing at least seven civilians. Among the victims recovered from the rubble were two 13-year-old children, a boy and a girl.

Moldova invests €8 million to reach record high in national cataract surgeries

A record number of patients in the Republic of Moldova successfully regained their vision last year through the national cataract treatment program. The mandatory health insurance system covered costs for over 14,000 surgeries, significantly reducing historical backlogs.

Moldova’s gender equality index hits 61 as traditionalist views surge

The 2026 Gender Equality Index reveals a widening paradox in Moldova, where women remain more educated than men yet earn 17% less and face significant retirement poverty. Despite recent legislative efforts to support working parents, a new report by the Partnership for Development Center (CPD) shows a regression in social perceptions, with the national equality score stalling at 61 out of 100 points.

Moldova dismantles international romance scam network targeting Western victims

Authorities in Moldova have dismantled a sophisticated call center in Chișinău used to orchestrate large-scale romance scams. The operation targeted victims primarily in Australia, India, and the United States.

Moldova to invest €772 million in Education 2030 Strategy to combat systemic corruption

The Republic of Moldova has unveiled a comprehensive implementation plan for its "Education 2030" Strategy, earmarking approximately €772 million (15.14 billion MDL) to modernize the system and eradicate deeply rooted corruption. The initiative comes as parents currently contribute over €1.68 million (approx. 33 million MDL) annually to the education sector, with nearly two-thirds consisting of informal and unregulated payments.

Zelenskyy conditions elections on ceasefire amid concerns over waning military aid

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed urgent concerns regarding a potential reduction in air defense deliveries if the conflict in the Middle East continues to divert international attention and resources.

Pentagon involvement probed in strike that killed 168 children at Iranian school

A devastating strike on the Minab primary school for girls has ignited international condemnation as reports emerge alleging the involvement of U.S. precision weaponry. The attack, which occurred Saturday morning during school hours, resulted in the deaths of at least 168 children aged seven to nine.

Moldova energy prices surge as Government declares 60-day alert

Moldova has entered a 60-day national energy state of alert starting March 4, as fuel prices climb for the sixth consecutive day. The decision, aimed at mitigating the impact of global supply chain disruptions, follows a sharp rise in Brent crude prices.

The narrowing path to US residency: Legal and biometric hurdles for Moldovan migrants

US authorities are enforcing immigration laws with unprecedented rigor, leaving many Moldovan and Romanian citizens in a state of legal uncertainty. Enhanced border controls and stricter adjudication of residency permits have made the "American Dream" increasingly difficult to attain for those without established status.