Moldova modernizes social services with EU grants

Thirty-five civil society organizations (CSO) in Moldova each received grants of approximately €87,000 to modernize buildings where social services are provided.

Bavaria's Royal Castles get UNESCO World Heritage status

The famed royal castles of Bavaria have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Trump sets 50-day tariff deadline for Russia, boosts Ukraine aid

US President Donald Trump announced Monday he'd punish Russia by imposing tariffs if an agreement to end the war in Ukraine isn't reached within 50 days.

Maia Sandu warns of aggressive disinformation

President Maia Sandu has accused the Kremlin of attempting to destabilize the situation in the Republic of Moldova through a disinformation campaign. In a message posted on social media on Monday, she claimed that the "laboratories for fabricating falsehoods" began operating "at maximum speed." She warned that, in the near future, "lies will flow freely from the Kremlin's trumpets" in an effort to gain control over Moldova and place it under foreign interests.

EU reaffirms support for Moldova’s EU accession and security strengthening

The main topics discussed during the meeting in Brussels between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi, and Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, were the political and security developments in Moldova and the support provided by the European Union to strengthen the country's resilience.

Maia Sandu congratulates the French on National Day: Proud to celebrate our deep friendship

President Maia Sandu sent a congratulatory message to the French people in celebration of their National Day, which is observed annually on July 14. In a post on the X platform, the President highlighted that France is a strategic partner and a loyal friend of the Republic of Moldova. Additionally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chișinău extended its greetings to the French people, emphasizing the close ties between the two countries that are rooted in support for democracy, security, and a united Europe.

Around 126,000 consumers lost power due to a high-voltage network failure

On Monday, July 14, approximately 126,000 consumers in the Republic of Moldova experienced a temporary power outage due to a failure in the high-voltage networks operated by ÎCS Premier Energy Distribution SA. The disruption occurred between 1:15 p.m. and 1:19 p.m., resulting in the automatic shutdown of nine 110 kV substations and three 35 kV substations, as reported by the company.

Moldova’s first modern animal by-product factory will be inaugurated by year’s end

By the end of this year, the Republic of Moldova will inaugurate its first modern factory for the sustainable processing of animal by-products not intended for human consumption. This project is supported by the World Bank through the "Agriculture Competitiveness Program" (MAC-P) and the "Investments for Governance, Growth and Resilience in Agriculture" (AGGRI) programs.

Tragedy in Fălești: Two people found dead in their home

Two people were found dead in a neighborhood in the Falesti district. According to the General Inspectorate of Police, a man reportedly shot his wife before taking his own life with the same weapon.

Ministry of Defense denies claims of “Moldovan soldiers dead in Ukraine”

The Ministry of Defense denied reports on certain Telegram and TikTok channels associated with pro-Russian groups. These reports claim that ten soldiers and officers from the National Army were in Ukraine, and that four of them were killed in an attack by Russian forces.

European Commission Vice-President for Technological Sovereignty makes first official visit to Chișinău

Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission's Executive Vice-President for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, is visiting the Republic of Moldova for the first time. During her visit, she will meet with President Maia Sandu, Prime Minister Dorin Recean, and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Doina Nistor.

Nicușor Dan on Ion Ceban's ban: It followed a security assessment

Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban was prohibited from entering Romania and the Schengen area for five years due to a national security assessment. Romanian President Nicușor Dan commented on the ban imposed on the mayor of Chisinau last week.