Moldova aims for world record human grapevine at National Wine Day

Moldova plans to assemble the world’s largest human grapevine on October 3, aiming for a Guinness World Record during the milestone 25th National Wine Day in central Chișinău.

Moldova’s central bank raises base rate to 9%

The National Bank of Moldova raised its base rate to 9% on September 17, citing stronger inflationary pressures and energy market volatility.

Russian missile hits Odesa high-rise, injuring three civilians

Russian forces struck a 19-story residential high-rise in Odessa shortly after midnight, injuring three civilians, including a three-year-old child, as strikes targeted several Ukrainian regions overnight.

US Congress passes major sanctions bill on Russian and Iran energy

The U.S. Congress passed sweeping legislation approving severe economic sanctions on Russia and Iran, authorizing punitive tariffs of up to 100% on countries importing Russian oil and natural gas.

Russian drone briefly breaches Moldovan airspace near Ukraine

An unidentified drone briefly crossed into Moldovan airspace on Thursday morning as Russian forces conducted massive strikes against neighbouring Ukraine, including the southern Odessa region, the Defense Ministry said.

Four European capitals rank in global top ten cities list

Four European cities have secured positions among the world's top ten urban centres, driven by superior quality of life and institutional governance, according to the latest Oxford Economics Global Cities Index.

Moldova to supply three waste bins per home in eco drive

Moldovan households will receive three separate bins for sorting waste under a national environmental modernization drive designed to align waste management with European Union standards, Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder announced.

Moldova slips in all four pillars of 2026 democracy index

Moldova dropped across all four categories assessed in the Global State of Democracy 2026 report, published by International IDEA, reflecting a broader worldwide trend of democratic decline and institutional stagnation.

Zelenskyy rules out wartime elections in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out holding national elections during wartime, citing severe security risks, mass displacement, and constitutional restrictions under ongoing martial law.

Moldova offers up to €15,000 to help unemployed launch businesses

Moldovan authorities are offering grants of up to €15,000 (approx. 300,000 MDL) to help registered unemployed citizens launch their own businesses, fostering job creation and self-employment across the country.

Moldova prepares 2027–2031 justice strategy for EU path

Moldova's Ministry of Justice is drafting a new 2027–2031 strategic program to ensure reform continuity and modernize the judiciary ahead of European Union accession, Minister Vladislav Cojuhari announced on Wednesday.

Moldova secures €4.3M UN grant for National Army

Moldova will receive a non-reimbursable grant worth over €4.3 million (approx. 83.2 million MDL) from the United Nations to upgrade operational and emergency response capabilities across its National Army.