Zelensky offers to drop NATO bid for Article 5 security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky announced on December 14 that Ukraine is prepared to give up its bid for NATO membership. This major strategic shift, however, is strictly conditional.

Alina Stremous secures Top-20 finish at Biathlon World Cup

Moldovan athlete Alina Stremous secured a notable Top-20 finish in the pursuit event at the Biathlon World Cup stage held in the Austrian resort of Hochfilzen. Stremous ranked 18th in the challenging 10-kilometer race.

Ukraine warns of renewed nuclear threat on Chernobyl liquidators day

On December 14, Ukraine marks the Day of Commemoration for the Chernobyl liquidators, paying tribute to the thousands who, in 1986, consciously confronted the world's most severe nuclear disaster.

Sandu visits Greece to boost EU bid and energy ties

Președinta Republicii Moldova, Maia Sandu, va efectua luni, 15 decembrie, o vizită de lucru în Republica Elenă. În cadrul deplasării oficiale, șefa statului va avea întrevederi cu Președintele Greciei, Constantine Tasoulas, precum și cu Prim-ministrul elen, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Russia energy revenue projected to plunge by nearly half in December

Russia’s state revenues from oil and natural gas are projected to plummet by almost half in December compared to the previous year, falling to 410 billion rubles ($5.17 billion), driven by declining crude oil prices and a stronger ruble, according to Reuters calculations published Friday.

Moldova public sector salary law accelerated to September 2026

The new Moldova public sector salary law may take effect far earlier than the original January 1, 2027 deadline.

Germany deploys military engineers to Poland to reinforce the NATO eastern flank

Germany will deploy military engineers to eastern Poland, specifically along the volatile Poland-Belarus border and near the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, to help fortify the NATO eastern flank.

Family fun and charity at 8th annual Christmas Marathon in Moldova

Over 1,500 children, accompanied by their parents, participated in the 3-kilometer race of the Christmas Marathon Chișinău, 2025 edition.

ANSA Moldova issues food safety warning for catering services

Catering services are increasingly popular for organizing private events—such as birthdays, memorial services, and corporate meetings—primarily for convenience and to free up dozens of hours of planning and preparation time.

Moldovan farmers invest $1.4 million in AI sorting for EU plum market

To secure access to the European Union market, Moldovan farmers are making significant investments in modern technologies. The Bîtlan family, operating a Moldova plum export business from the Criuleni district, has taken a decisive step by purchasing a sorting line equipped with AI sorting technology.

CNAS finances $25 million in Moldova energy aid for November

Moldova’s National Social Insurance House (CNAS), the main social security body, has financed the November 2025 energy compensation payments.

Belarus frees Nobel laureate in exchange for US sanctions relief

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 123 detainees on Saturday, December 13. Those released include political opponents, activists, journalists, and five Ukrainian citizens.