Consumer exodus: Major Russian grocers see traffic slump

Major Russian food retailers faced a contraction in consumer footfall during the first quarter of 2026, marking the first such decline in six years. Reports from RBC and The Moscow Times, citing Infoline estimates, indicate a significant shift in consumer behavior.

Moldova reaches World Table Tennis main draw for first time

The Moldovan national team has achieved a historic milestone at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London. For the first time in the country’s history, Moldova has qualified for the main draw, securing a place among the top 32 teams globally.

UK raises terror threat to 'severe' after London attack

The United Kingdom has elevated its national terror threat level to "Severe" (Level 4), indicating that a terrorist attack is now considered highly likely. The decision follows a recent knife attack in Golders Green, North London, where two individuals were injured in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood.

Moldova’s Speaker to join EU summit in Copenhagen

Speaker of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, will attend the Conference of Speakers of the European Union Parliaments (EUSC) held in Copenhagen from May 3–5.

Romania to build bridges in every Moldova border district

Romania aims to construct a road bridge for every Moldovan border district within the next seven years. Irinel Ionel Scrioșteanu, Secretary of State at the Romanian Ministry of Transport, announced the ambitious infrastructure roadmap.

Japan backs Moldova’s EU path and digital security

Japanese Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, Hayashi Yoshimasa, reaffirmed Tokyo’s firm support for Moldova’s European integration and democratic reforms during an official visit to Chisinau.

Trump declares Iran war over to bypass Congress deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump notified Congress on May 1 that the conflict with Iran has concluded. The announcement arrived exactly as the 60-day legal window for military authorization under the War Powers Resolution expired.

Moldovan expert on essential hydration benefits

Proper hydration is fundamental to human health, as water constitutes 60-70% of total body weight. Gastroenterologist Dr. Margareta Surlari emphasized on Radio Moldova that water is vital for blood circulation and respiratory functions.

Maestro Gheorghe Mustea celebrated at 75 in Chisinau

The Republic Palace hosted a gala concert honoring the 75th anniversary of renowned composer, conductor, and academician Gheorghe Mustea. Organized by Teleradio-Moldova, the event gathered state officials, fellow artists, and admirers to celebrate a cornerstone of national culture.

Moldova wage gap: Chisinau salaries double Transnistria's

Average monthly salaries in Chisinau-controlled Moldova have reached 17,174 MDL (€876), more than double the 8,004 MDL (€408) recorded in the Transnistrian region.

Russian drone breaches Romanian airspace near Chilia

A Russian drone briefly breached Romanian airspace early Saturday, May 2, during a heavy Russian assault on Ukrainian port infrastructure.

Russian drone attack on Kherson bus kills two

A Russian drone strike targeted a civilian bus in Kherson’s Dnipro district early Saturday morning, killing two people and wounding seven others.