Russia launches massive drone strike on Ukraine, killing four

Over the course of last night, Russia launched a large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine, deploying more than 170 drones, including over 100 of the "Shahed" type, targeting the regions of Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytskyi.

USAID shut down: U.S. foreign aid faces major restructuring

The U.S. Department of State has officially notified Congress of the dissolution of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), according to a statement released on Friday, March 28.

Moldova completes EU screening on information society and media

The Republic of Moldova has successfully completed the bilateral screening process with the European Commission on Chapter 10 – Information Society and Media, marking a key milestone in its EU accession negotiations.

Moldova daylight saving time 2025: When clocks change

The Republic of Moldova will officially transition to daylight saving time overnight from Saturday, March 29, to Sunday, March 30.

How a Moldovan family-run snack factory is growing with state support

A family running an extruded snack business has become the first recipient of state investment support. The entrepreneur received 30 million lei (€1,500,000), which represents half of the planned investment. Of this amount, 7.5 million lei (€380,000) will be provided as a non-repayable grant, while the remainder will be offered in the form of tax breaks.

Zelensky rejects U.S. mineral deal over Ukraine’s EU path

President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that Ukraine would reject any agreement on mineral resource rights that might endanger its EU integration.

Norway will allocate $285 million for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in the Republic of Moldova

Norway will allocate over $285 million for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in the Republic of Moldova in 2025, the Norwegian government announced, according to The Kyiv Independent.

Two consulates of the Republic of Moldova will be opened in the US

Two general consulates of the Republic of Moldova will be inaugurated in the US on March 29, during the working visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, and the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu. The first will be opened in Sacramento and the second in Chicago, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Legislative from Chișinău.

Moldovan president discussed with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities

During his first official visit to the country, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp spoke with President Maia Sandu about the Republic of Moldova's efforts to promote social cohesion, good interethnic understanding, and the preservation of minority languages and cultures within a democratic and inclusive framework.

Beware of fake emails! Moldovan Post warns customers about a new scam attempt

The Moldovan Post Office is warning citizens about a new scam attempt involving sending fake emails (phishing), in which the name of the institution is illegally used. The purpose of these messages is to obtain personal and banking data from users, under deceptive pretexts.

Filip Kirkorov challenged the ban on entry to the Republic of Moldova at the Supreme Court of Justice

The General Inspectorate of Border Police's entry ban into the Republic of Moldova was challenged by Russian musician Filip Kirkorov in the Supreme Court of Justice. According to the court portal, the application was registered on March 19.

New travel rules to the UK

The Civil Aeronautical Authority of the Republic of Moldova (AAC) has announced that Moldovan citizens and EU citizens, including those with Romanian citizenship, will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) in order to enter the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) as of April 2, 2025.