Vinicius Junior wins best footballer of 2024 at Globe Soccer Awards

Vinicius Junior was named the world’s best footballer of 2024 and received the award at the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony in Dubai, UAE.

Infographic // Why Moldova's birth rate is declining: Key factors explained

The Republic of Moldova is experiencing a demographic shift, which includes a low birth rate.

How Moldova's electronic agenda transforms education

The electronic agenda is currently used in 650 schools across the Republic of Moldova, with 10% of them having fully transitioned to the digital version, as announced by the Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun.

Moldova advances EU accession with Poland’s key support

The Republic of Moldova's priorities for advancing its European Union accession process, including initiating negotiations on specific chapters, were discussed by President Maia Sandu during a phone call with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, ahead of Poland's assumption of the EU Council Presidency.

Infographic // Moldovans gear up for New Year's Eve spending spree

New Year's Eve is approaching fast, and Moldovans are already busy with their holiday shopping.

Cold and gloomy weekend weather: Patchy fog and temperatures forecast in Moldova

Meteorologists forecast cold and gloomy weather for this weekend.

Moldova's SHS employees react to 2025 budget law salary increases

The salary increases outlined in the 2025 Budget Law have sparked discontent among employees of the State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS), who had previously joined protests led by teachers demanding higher wages.

Moldovan heating compensations: Relief for rising energy costs

Even though the support provided for December will be higher, people in Moldova say it still won’t be enough to cover their bills.

Why Moldova’s 1% defense budget won’t meet future security demands

The gradual increase in the defense budget to 1% of GDP by 2030 is insufficient, given the National Army's needs for modernization and equipment, as pointed out by security expert Pavel Horea on the "Zi de Zi" program at Radio Moldova.

Germany calls early elections amid political crisis

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced on Friday the dissolution of Parliament and officially scheduled early elections for February 23, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition and a motion of no confidence against him, as reported by AFP.

Moldova implements energy export restrictions starting January 2025

Starting from January 1, 2025, between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM, electricity produced domestically will only be traded on the internal market.

Fuel prices to rise in Moldova in 2025

Increases in excise duties and trade margins will contribute to higher gasoline and diesel prices in 2025.