Svetlana Panciuc gets 4 years for Șor Party illegal financing

Svetlana Panciuc, former head of the now-defunct Șor Party branch in Edineț, has been sentenced to four years in a semi-open prison for complicity in the illegal financing of the political party by an organized criminal group.

Moldova on track: EU accession progress confirmed

The European Commission will publish the EU Enlargement Package 2025 on November 4th. This annual assessment details the progress of every candidate country for accession, including the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova sees sharp rise in counterfeit banknotes

The Republic of Moldova is registering an increasing number of counterfeit banknote cases. Last year, nearly 90 such crimes were recorded, marking a 23 percent increase compared to 2023.

Moldova returns to Eurovision 2026 with new national selection format

The Republic of Moldova will participate in the International Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Public broadcaster Teleradio-Moldova (TRM) officially announced its return after a one-year break.

Turkish refiners pivot to non-Russian crude amid Western sanctions

Turkey's largest oil refineries are ramping up purchases of crude oil imported from other countries, reacting to the new Western sanctions against Moscow.

Moldova heating compensation: application deadline nears

The specific amount for the Moldova heating compensation will be tailored to each household individually, following the conclusion of the application process, announced the new Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Natalia Plugaru.

AC Milan beat Roma, extend unbeaten run, and climb to third in Serie A

AC Milan extended their unbeaten run to over three months following a home victory against AS Roma, moving up to 3rd place in the Serie A standings.

Moldova leads EU accession among candidate countries in 2025

The European Commission will release its annual European Commission report on the progress of EU candidate countries on Tuesday, November 4.

Trump confirms he is not considering Tomahawk missile delivery to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is currently not considering the possibility of supplying Tomahawk long-range missiles to Ukraine.

Baby boom at Chișinău Zoo: Rare Hungarian Steppe Cattle calf born

A baby boom has occurred at the Chișinău Zoological Garden. A rare Hungarian Steppe Cattle calf, a kangaroo joey, and a meerkat pup have all arrived in a single, simultaneous wave of rare animal births.

Israel's ambassador praises Moldovan workforce amid deepening economic cooperation

Israeli diplomat Yoram Elron addressed the safety of the estimated 13,000 Moldovan citizens living in the country and discussed Israel's security stance on Iran and continuous negotiations with Palestine.

Zelensky thanks Germany for Patriot air defense systems delivery

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that Germany has transferred Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, following a critical agreement between the two nations, BBC News reports.