Moldova condemns Russia's use of Oreshnik ballistic missile in Ukraine strikes

Moldova’s top leadership has issued a sharp condemnation of Russia’s deployment of the Oreshnik ballistic missile during the January 9 strikes on Ukraine.

White House weighs direct cash payments to Greenlanders to secure US annexation

​Washington is debating a proposal to offer substantial one-time payments to Greenland's residents as an incentive to separate from Denmark and join the United States.

Chisinau municipal services maintain road safety amid freezing conditions

Chisinau municipal crews worked through the night and into the morning of January 9 to clear snow and ice from streets and sidewalks.

Von der Leyen set for Paraguay trip as France loses grip on Mercosur blocking minority

European Union ambassadors are meeting in Brussels today, January 9, to launch a fast-track procedure to approve the long-awaited Mercosur trade deal.

German zoos on high alert: Specialized care for animals amid severe winter storms

German zoos have deployed emergency welfare protocols as heavy snowfall and temperatures as low as -17°C grip the country.

Moldova slashes heating costs for rural households through energy efficiency subsidies

Lower heating bills and sustained comfort are the primary benefits for Andrei Gadîrca, a resident of Grigorăuca, after completing a state-subsidized energy retrofit of his home.

Ilia Malinin set to redefine figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics

World champion Ilia Malinin is poised to make his highly anticipated Olympic debut at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

Moldova emergency services respond to 88 crisis missions amid icy road conditions

Moldova's General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) performed 88 emergency missions over the last 24 hours to assist citizens caught in hazardous winter weather.

Russia dominates global internet censorship rankings with $11.9 billion economic hit

Russia has secured the top spot in the 2025 global rankings for internet censorship and shutdowns, according to the annual report by Top10VPN experts.

Moldova farmers' protest threatens traffic on Telenești highway on Christmas Eve

Moldovan police have issued a high-priority travel warning for the Negureni–Telenești highway on January 6.

Two high-ranking Moldovan prosecutors clear external vetting for judicial integrity

The Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) officially approved the integrity reports for two senior officials today, signaling a successful step in the nation’s ongoing judicial reform.

Putin orders "significant" tax hikes to stabilize Russia's struggling economy

President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian government to ensure a "significant increase" in tax collection by 2026.