EU leaders retreat to moated fortress to debate €1 trillion joint debt plan

EU leaders gathered Thursday, February 12, at the isolated Alden-Biesen Castle in Limburg, Belgium. This informal "strategic retreat" aims to solidify European unity amid intensifying global security and economic threats

2026 Winter Olympics. American Jordan Stolz triumphs in speed skating, 1,000-meter distance

Jordan Stolz, an athlete from the United States, won the gold medal in speed skating in the 1,000-meter event. He clocked a time of one minute, six seconds, and 28 hundredths of a second, setting a new Olympic record.

Kyiv drone attack: Russian jet engine found inside high-rise apartment on February 12

A Russian drone’s jet engine was discovered inside a top-floor apartment in Kyiv following a wave of overnight strikes on February 12.

Moldova poised to debut as renewable energy exporter to Ukraine by summer 2026

The Republic of Moldova is set to reach a historic milestone by becoming a net exporter of locally produced renewable electricity. Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu announced that rapid capacity expansion and new storage systems could create a significant energy surplus as early as this summer.

Moldova to pursue EU integration and Transnistrian settlement as separate tracks to prevent external veto

Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri announced that Moldova’s EU integration and the Transnistrian settlement will proceed as distinct, parallel tracks. The strategy aims to prevent external factors from stalling the country's sovereign European path.

Moldova’s corruption perception index dips to 42 in 2025 amid reform fatigue

The Republic of Moldova’s score in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has decreased by one point, falling from 43 to 42. While the change suggests stagnation rather than a total collapse, Transparency International experts warn that the pace of judicial reform must accelerate.

Moldova’s autonomous region struggles to form election body ahead of March polls

Gagauzia’s Regional Assembly (APG) will make a renewed attempt to appoint a Central Election Commission (CEC) in Comrat this Friday. The move aims to break a year-long systemic deadlock that has paralyzed the region's legislative elections.

Moldova’s pharma sector eyes global expansion with €40 million investment

Moldova’s domestic pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a strategic shift toward international markets, with local producers now exporting over 70% of their output. Despite a small domestic market, the sector currently manufactures nearly 600 types of medicines, representing 10% of the products authorized in the National Drug Registry.

Moldova and Ukraine to modernize 1993 defense pact with focus on dual-use tech

The Moldovan Parliament’s Foreign Policy Commission approved a consultative advisory on February 11 to launch negotiations for a new bilateral agreement with Ukraine. This framework aims to update the 1993 military-technical cooperation treaty to reflect modern security challenges.

EU defense summit opens amid Franco-German industrial deadlock and US absence

EU Defense Ministers gathered in Brussels on Wednesday, February 11, to coordinate military support for Ukraine and defense innovation. High Representative Kaja Kallas led the session, which included an in-person exchange with Ukrainian Defense Minister Mihailo Fedorov.

EU moves to dismantle Russian crypto ecosystem in 20th sanctions package

The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive blanket ban on all Russian-linked cryptocurrency operations. This strategic shift aims to dismantle the financial infrastructure used by Moscow to bypass international restrictions.

Zelenskyy to reveal plan for presidential elections and peace referendum on February 24

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to unveil a comprehensive roadmap for national elections and a sovereignty referendum on February 24, according to sources cited by the Financial Times.