Moldova’s delay in accrediting Russian ambassador raises tensions

On March 5, 2025, Lilian Darii, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Moscow, was summoned to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

US halts intelligence sharing with Ukraine amid tensions

The United States has halted the exchange of information with Ukraine, according to the Financial Times.

Moldovan farmers threaten protests over state inaction

Farmers in Moldova are once again threatening to protest. They argue that the new agricultural year is at risk of being compromised, not only by natural disasters but especially by the "lack of effective state intervention in the cereals and oilseeds sector."

EU ambassador condemns attacks on independent media in Moldova

The European Union Ambassador to Chișinău, Janis Mazeiks, strongly condemned the violent attacks and online defamation campaigns aimed at undermining independent press and civil society organizations in the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova increases pensions by 10% starting April 1

The Moldovan government has approved a 10% indexation, effective April 1, for all types of pensions.

DAR 1+3 program boosts transparency and funding for diaspora projects

The "DAR 1+3" Diaspora Home Succeeds Program will be extended through 2030, with increased transparency in the use of financial resources within the program, according to a decision approved by the Government.

CEC requests dissolution of Șansă party linked to Ilan Șor

A request for the dissolution of the "Șansă" party, a political group affiliated with oligarch Ilan Șor, has been filed in court. A document to this effect was made public on March 5.

Trump slams government waste, praises Elon Musk’s role

During his speech before Congress, Donald Trump criticized what he described as the “tremendous waste” of federal government funds, highlighting spending in various countries, including Moldova and Serbia, on what he deemed unnecessary programs.

Trump’s first address to Congress: Key points and reactions

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered his first address to Congress since returning to the White House, marking 44 days into his new term.

U.S. and Ukraine near minerals deal after failed White House talks

The U.S. administration and Ukraine plan to sign a minerals agreement after Friday's Oval Office talks failed, sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, Reuters reports.

The Republic of Moldova imported over 60% of the energy consumed in February

In February 2025, SA Energocom purchased about 403,000 MWh of electricity from both the local and imported markets at a weighted average price of €137.53 per MWh, which is below the ceiling set by ANRE, €145 per MWh.

ANSP: Six out of 10 patients with acute respiratory infections are children

Over the past week, approximately 10,300 cases of acute upper respiratory tract infections were reported in the Republic of Moldova, with six out of ten patients being children. According to the National Public Health Agency, the level of morbidity was classified as medium intensity, which is 2% lower than the previous week but shows a 40% increase compared to the same period last season.