Russian drone strikes hit residential areas in Odesa and SBU headquarters in Lviv

Russian forces launched a massive drone offensive against the port city of Odesa overnight on Thursday, March 19, intentionally striking residential neighborhoods.

Moldovan authorities dismantle €8.8 million money laundering scheme after 55 raids

Moldovan authorities have detained two individuals following 55 coordinated raids conducted across the country on March 18. The operation targeted a large-scale money laundering scheme estimated at over 173 million MDL (approx. €8.8 million).

Moldova installs advanced carbon filtration at Cosăuți to restore water supply following Nistru River pollution

The Ministry of Environment has initiated the urgent installation of a Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filtration system at the Cosăuți water treatment plant. This move aims to restore safe drinking water to northern regions following a major pollution incident on the Dniester River.

Northern Moldova water crisis: Authorities consider restoring supply amid Dniester river pollution

Authorities in the Republic of Moldova are evaluating the resumption of drinking water supplies in the northern regions following positive indicators from recent Dniester River samples. If these results are confirmed within the next 48 hours, domestic water services may be restored to thousands of residents.

Moldova doubles state support for Roma students as President Sandu calls for dignity over pity

The number of Roma students receiving government scholarships in Moldova has doubled compared to last year. Starting this autumn, 110 young people are receiving monthly stipends of €61 (approx. 1,200 MDL) to support their higher education.

Trump administration weighs ground troop deployment to Iran amid Gulf escalation

The Trump administration is evaluating the deployment of several thousand additional U.S. troops to the Middle East. This move comes as the military prepares potential next steps in its ongoing campaign against Iran, according to U.S. officials familiar with the discussions.

NATO allies coordinate on reopening Strait of Hormuz as energy prices surge

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Wednesday that alliance members are actively discussing the best methods to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway remains blocked by Iran following a series of American-Israeli strikes.

EU Summit draft signals green light for Moldova's technical integration

EU heads of state gathering for the March 19-20 summit are set to formalize a strategic shift in enlargement policy, signaling that Moldova has met the requirements for technical negotiation clusters. According to draft conclusions accessed by Teleradio-Moldova, the absence of friction regarding Chisinau indicates a solid consensus among the 27 member states.

Moldova seeks hybrid defense solutions as radars struggle with low-altitude drone threats

The Republic of Moldova remains critically vulnerable to drone incursions despite recent investments in Western technology. Military expert Artur Leșcu warns that current monitoring systems are not optimized to detect small, low-altitude objects, leaving the national airspace exposed to the ongoing "drone war" along the Ukrainian border.

Diplomatic friction over contaminated water: Moscow dismisses Chisinau’s evidence as 'PR action'

The Russian Embassy in Chisinau has dismissed allegations regarding its involvement in the pollution of the Dniester River. The denial follows a formal protest by Moldovan authorities after an attack on the Novodnestrovsk hydroelectric plant in Ukraine.

Moldova to build first motorway segment and Prut River bridges with Romania

Romania and Moldova are accelerating the integration of their road networks, marking a historic shift toward European infrastructure standards. Irinel Ionel Scrioșteanu, Secretary of State at the Romanian Ministry of Transport, confirmed that the first new bridge at Ungheni is on track for completion this year.

Strategic investments in green skills: 11 ecological labs launched across Moldova's VET system

Vocational education in Moldova is undergoing a strategic shift as 11 technical institutions successfully transition from theoretical ecology to hands-on environmental engineering.