Middle East conflict costs Russian tour operators €70m in losses

The escalating conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran has inflicted significant financial damage on Russia’s tourism sector. Since the start of hostilities, Russian tour operators have incurred losses totaling approximately 7 billion rubles (€70.5 million), according to Dmitry Gorin, Vice President of the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST).

From Russia with embargo: How Moldova’s wine reached the world

Twenty years after Russia imposed a total ban on Moldovan wine, the industry has transformed from a Soviet-era bulk supplier into a high-value global competitor. On 27 March 2006, the Kremlin blocked imports citing "health concerns," a move widely interpreted by international observers as geopolitical retaliation.

Moldova launches 2026 'Study in Moldova' fairs for graduates

Moldova’s national “Study in Moldova” campaign has resumed for 2026. The initiative features a new series of educational fairs designed for high school graduates.

Moldova’s e-prescription system serves 176,000 in February

More than 176,000 people in Moldova received compensated medicines and medical devices in February. These were issued through the "eRețeta" digital system, according to the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM).

US senators propose sanctions on Hungary over Russia energy ties

U.S. senators are moving to introduce a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting high-ranking Hungarian officials. The legislation focuses on those responsible for maintaining Russian energy imports and stalling European financial assistance to Ukraine.

Moldova marks 108 years since historic union with Romania

The northern city of Bălți hosted a series of commemorative events on Friday to mark 108 years since Bessarabia united with Romania. Local authorities, academics, and residents gathered to highlight the importance of national values and historical memory.

Moldova marks 108 years since historic 1918 union with Romania

Moldova marks the 108th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania today, an event historians describe as a "historical miracle" that ended a century of Russian imperial rule.

Moldova marks 20 years since Russia’s wine ban sparked EU pivot

Twenty years after Russia first banned Moldovan wine imports, the nation’s viticulture sector has transformed from a Moscow-dependent industry into a global competitor, experts say.

Ukraine faces June funding cliff as Western aid stalls

Ukraine risks exhausting its financial reserves for the war against Russia within the next two months. A convergence of geopolitical factors now threatens tens of billions of euros in critical international assistance.

Moldova’s Supreme Court at half capacity as judicial crisis grows)

Moldova’s judicial system is facing a severe staffing crisis, with only 388 out of 524 judge positions currently filled. The Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) is the hardest hit, operating with only half of its required bench.

Belgium deploys troops to protect Jewish sites amid rising threats

The Belgian federal government has redeployed armed military patrols to protect places of worship and Jewish community institutions. The move comes as the country, which hosts the headquarters of both the European Union and NATO, faces a surge in security concerns.

Putin presses oligarchs for defense funds as budget deficit soars

President Vladimir Putin has urged Russian oligarchs to contribute to the country’s straining defense budget to sustain the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, according to reports cited by The Guardian.