EU boosts Moldova defense support to €197m amid modernization drive

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova rejected a no-confidence motion against Minister of Defense Anatolie Nosatii on March 12. The vote reaffirms the government’s commitment to transforming the National Army into a professional, Western-aligned force.

IEA unleashes record oil reserves to stabilize markets amid Middle East conflict

The 32 member nations of the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Wednesday a historic decision to release 400 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves.

Budapest vetoes €90 billion EU loan as diplomatic friction over oil transit escalates

Kyiv has officially rejected the format of a Hungarian delegation intended to inspect the Drujba oil pipeline. This move intensifies a two-month standoff between the neighboring nations regarding critical energy transit.

Moldova allocates €5.5 million in diesel tax relief to support spring farming

The Government of Moldova is set to provide financial relief to farmers by compensating diesel fuel costs for the 2026 spring season. Under a new draft resolution, the state will allocate 108 million MDL (approx. €5.5 million) from the Government Intervention Fund to mitigate the impact of volatile energy markets.

Iran defies Hormuz blockade as shadow fleet exports surge to 2.1 million barrels daily

Iran has successfully increased its oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining strategic control over a waterway it has effectively closed to other regional producers. While neighboring Gulf states struggle to find alternative routes, Tehran’s "shadow fleet" continues to operate with impunity.

Three merchant ships hit as Iran blocks strategic oil transit route

Iranian military forces launched coordinated strikes against three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted oil storage facilities at Oman’s Port of Salalah on Wednesday, March 11.

The Starlink factor: Ukrainian forces tilt territorial balance in late February

Ukrainian forces successfully reclaimed more territory than they lost during the second half of February, marking a rare tactical shift in the current phase of the war. According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), this represents the first time the territorial balance has favored Kyiv since the 2023 summer counteroffensive.

Moldova cites Baltic model as blueprint for EU accession and security

President Maia Sandu has called for the acceleration of Moldova’s European Union accession, defining the process as a critical security imperative for both Chisinau and the broader European continent.

Human trafficking for war: MEPs denounce Russia’s forced recruitment in Africa

The European Parliament is convening today, Thursday, March 12, to address the systemic trafficking and human rights violations linked to Russia’s recruitment of African nationals. Reports indicate a surge in young men from the continent being lured into the invasion of Ukraine under fraudulent pretenses.

Over 200 fugitives evade Moldovan justice in Transnistria with alleged Russian assistance

More than 200 individuals convicted or facing court orders in Moldova are currently hiding in the Transnistrian region. Minister of Internal Affairs Daniella Misail-Nichitin warns that constitutional authorities remain unable to enforce judicial decisions in the separatist territory.

Moldova achieves 13-fold increase in renewable energy capacity, eyes storage expansion by 2026.

Moldova’s renewable energy sector has undergone a radical transformation, with installed capacity surging from 77 megawatts in 2020 to nearly 980 megawatts by the end of 2025. This 13-fold increase allowed green sources to cover approximately one-quarter of the nation’s total electricity consumption last year.

Domestic violence reporting in Moldova hits 20,000 cases in 2025 as trust in police rises

Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin announced that domestic violence reports reached a record 20,000 cases in 2025. This increase is interpreted by authorities as a sign of growing public trust in law enforcement.