Moldova tests 55,000 students in national exam pilot

Approximately 55,000 students across Moldova began national exam simulations today. The testing period, organised by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC), runs from 23 March to 3 April.

EU limits Hungary’s access to intel over Russia leak fears

European Union officials have begun restricting Hungary’s access to classified intelligence and are increasingly holding high-level discussions in restricted formats. The move follows growing concerns that sensitive data could be leaked to Moscow, five EU diplomats and officials told Politico on condition of anonymity.

Moldova prosecutors seek 25-year term for oligarch Plahotniuc

Moldovan prosecutors on Monday asked a Chișinău court to sentence Vladimir Plahotniuc, the country's most powerful former oligarch, to 25 years in a maximum-security prison on charges of leading a criminal organisation, large-scale fraud, and money laundering.

Moldova troops fly national flag in Transnistria buffer zone

Moldovan soldiers serving in the Joint Peacekeeping Forces (JPF) are now wearing Moldovan national flag patches on their uniforms in the Security Zone along the Nistru river. The Security Zone news portal reported the change on Sunday, 22 March, after its editorial team received field photographs showing the insignia.

Russia uses 'Moldova playbook' in Hungary election, report says

As Hungary prepares for parliamentary elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces his most significant electoral challenge in 16 years. Analysts warn that the Kremlin is deploying a "hybrid warfare playbook" previously tested during Moldova’s 2025 elections to bolster the Fidesz party’s bid for a fifth consecutive term.

Foreign national killed in head-on collision in northern Moldova

A foreign national died and a woman was seriously injured following a head-on collision on Monday morning near the village of Alexandru cel Bun.

Ukrainian railway worker killed during emergency drone evacuation in Odessa

A Ukrainian railway conductor was killed and a passenger injured on Sunday, March 22, during a high-stakes emergency evacuation triggered by Russian drone threats near Odessa.

Moldova summons security chiefs as Russian hybrid threats mount

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has convened a meeting of the Supreme Security Council (SSC) today, March 23, at 11:00 AM. The President’s Office announced the session early Monday morning.

Slovenian government deploys military assets to combat fuel shortages

Slovenia introduced temporary fuel rationing on Sunday to manage nationwide shortages at the pumps. The crisis stems from a surge in cross-border refueling and precautionary hoarding linked to escalating tensions with Iran.

Ukraine and US hold high-level security talks in Miami to revive peace process

U.S. and Ukrainian officials concluded a second day of high-stakes diplomatic discussions in Miami on March 22, aimed at revitalizing a peace framework to end the ongoing war with Russia.

Smart tech bridges educational gap for Moldovan children with disabilities

A strategic partnership between the Czech Government and local authorities is transforming inclusive education in rural Moldova. At the Ion Luca Caragiale High School in Orhei, a specialized resource center is now utilizing advanced assistive technology to integrate children with autism and speech impairments into the formal school system.

Moldova’s average gross salary climbs 10% to €806 in 2025

Average gross monthly wages in Moldova rose by 10% in 2025, reaching approximately €806 (15,500 MDL), according to the latest national statistics. Despite the overall growth, significant economic disparities remain between the capital and the country's rural districts.