Heathrow flights resume after power outage
Flights at London Heathrow Airport have resumed after a power outage caused by a nearby electrical substation fire led to its temporary closure on Friday, according to the BBC.
Rodica Mazur
Entrepreneurs plan 14,000 new jobs in Moldova this year
Entrepreneurs in Moldova are planning to create over 14,000 new jobs this year, with 80% of them expected to be in the private sector.
Dumitru Petruleac
Celebrate the 40 Holy Martyrs of Sebaste this March 22
Orthodox Christians commemorate the 40 Holy Martyrs of Sebaste on Saturday, March 22. This is the most popular spring holiday, celebrated before Holy Easter.
Germany pledges €11.25B in military aid to Ukraine
On Friday, Germany approved a new military aid package for Ukraine, totaling €3 billion for the current year and an additional €8.25 billion for the 2026-2029 period, as reported by Agerpres with reference to AFP and Reuters.
Veaceslav Platon loses bail bid in UK amid money laundering case
Moldovan businessman Veaceslav Platon, wanted for an alleged conspiracy to launder $22 billion, loses his bid for bail in the UK, Reuters reports.
Russia accused of war crimes against Ukrainian children
Russia has inflicted suffering on millions of Ukrainian children, violating their rights since the start of the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to a new report published on Friday by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as reported by Reuters.
Moldova's disinformation law sparks censorship fears
A proposed amendment to Moldova’s Contravention Code seeks to impose sanctions on online disinformation, particularly during elections and national crises.
Bogdan Nigai
Maia Sandu condemns Russia’s brutal attacks on Ukraine
The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, condemned the most recent wave of attacks launched by Russia against Ukraine.
Anesthetist under house arrest in case of businesswoman's death
Anesthetist Ecaterina Maniuc, who is suspected in the death of businesswoman Liubov Babuțchi, has been placed under house arrest for 30 days.
Prosecutors request pretrial detention for judge Tamara Mereuță
Moldovan prosecutors have requested 30 days of pretrial detention for Judge Tamara Mereuță of the Hîncești Court, who was arrested recently and is being investigated for corruption-related offenses.
Irina Lozovan accused of accepting $30,000 bribe from Ilan Șor
Moldovan deputy Irina Lozovan, accused of receiving $30,000 from the fugitive oligarch Ilan Șor to bribe the mayor of Ocnița, is reportedly unaccounted for, according to media sources.
Ecaterina Arvintii
Italy loses to Germany in Nations League, faces World Cup risk
"Squadra Azzurra" lost the first leg against Germany in the Nations League, and if they fail to turn the score around in the second leg, the Italians will be placed in the same group as Moldova for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, based on the draw conducted at the end of last year.
Corina Gamurari