Ukrainian drones target strategic refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region

Debris from intercepted Ukrainian drones struck two industrial facilities in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Russia’s Krasnodar region, sparking fires and injuring one person early Monday morning.

Moldova suspends Ukrainian poultry imports following chemical contamination find

The Republic of Moldova has temporarily suspended all imports of poultry meat and derivative products from Ukraine. Radu Musteata, Director of the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA), signed the emergency order on Monday, January 26.

Transatlantic rift: why Europe is rethinking its $3 trillion US debt portfolio

Europe currently holds approximately 10% of the total United States national debt, a figure exceeding $3 trillion (approx. €2.56 trillion). As geopolitical tensions rise, this massive financial stake is increasingly viewed as a potential "nuclear option" against unpredictable US policy shifts.

Moldovan capital suspends classes as freezing rain sends hundreds to hospital

All schools in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, will remain closed on Monday, January 26, following a severe weather alert. Local authorities ordered the shutdown after freezing rain turned roads and sidewalks into hazardous ice rinks.

Pope Leo XIV warns of winter humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV appealed for an immediate end to the conflict in Ukraine during his Sunday address from the Apostolic Palace. The Pontiff warned that ongoing Russian strikes are leaving civilians dangerously vulnerable to the harsh winter freeze.

Deadly US winter storm kills 10 as polar vortex grips nation

A massive winter storm has claimed at least ten lives across the United States, plunging over one million households into darkness and grounding thousands of flights.

Maia Sandu honors Katyn victims during official visit to Poland

Moldovan President Maia Sandu began her official visit to Poland this Monday, January 26, with a poignant tribute to the victims of the Katyn Massacre in Warsaw.

Moldova Ministry of Energy warns of potential power grid disruptions due to severe weather

The Moldovan Ministry of Energy has issued an official warning regarding potential stability issues within the national power grid. Adverse weather conditions forecast for today, January 26, may lead to localized outages and infrastructure damage.

Moldova honors Holocaust victims with focus on 1903 Kishinev Pogrom

Moldova joins the global community on January 27 to observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The National Library in Chisinau will spearhead the commemorations with a landmark exhibition titled "The 1903 Kishinev Pogrom in the Context of Crimes Against Humanity."

Russian drone strikes kill six and cripple Ukraine's energy grid

Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault involving more than 100 drones and tactical missiles, killing at least six civilians and wounding 45 others across Ukraine. The wave of attacks, which included 60 Shahed long-range UAVs and Iskander-M ballistic missiles, has pushed the national energy grid to its breaking point.

Moldova boosts university funding to €56 million for 2026

Moldovan state-funded universities operating under financial autonomy will receive a total of €56.1 million (approx. 1.1 billion MDL) in 2026.

State defiance: Lukoil refuses to hand over Chisinau Airport fuel terminal

Lukoil-Moldova has failed to transfer the fuel infrastructure at Chisinau’s "Eugen Doga" International Airport back to state control, despite a final five-day grace period ending this week.