EU scraps mandatory 2035 ban on combustion engine cars

The European Union (EU) on Tuesday scrapped its mandatory 2035 switch to electric vehicles (EVs) for car manufacturers, an iconic environmental measure, citing the growing crisis facing the auto industry in Europe.

Zelenskyy reveals secret post-war security plan involving foreign troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that several nations have drafted a confidential document detailing the specific security guarantees they are prepared to offer Ukraine once the war ends.

New Russia law shields Putin from ICC war crimes arrest warrant

Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, approved a bill on Tuesday to ban the enforcement of foreign criminal court rulings, a move designed to shield President Vladimir Putin from the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant, French news agency AFP reports.

Moldova math exam pass rates soar from 3% to 52% after state tutoring

The pass rate for 9th-grade math graduation exams in Moldova has surged from a staggering 3% to 52%. Officials attribute this turnaround to a free remedial program launched by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC).

Ousmane Dembele wins FIFA The Best 2025 men’s player award

Ousmane Dembele has been named the best men’s footballer in the world for 2025, securing the prestigious FIFA The Best trophy.

VIDEO | Shootings in Căpriana: Environmental Guard officer beaten with rifle butt; suspect identified

There was a serious incident in Căpriana, located in the Strașeni district. On the evening of December 15, a member of the National Environmental Guard was reportedly struck with the butt of a gun during a control mission. Additionally, a bullet was fired into the team's vehicle. Law enforcement officials have announced that they have identified a suspect in the case. Representatives from the Căpriana forestry district assert that their employees were not involved in this incident.

Gagauzia Electoral Commission reconstituted; preparations underway for March 22 elections

On December 16, the People's Assembly of Gagauzia (APG) approved a new composition for the Permanent Electoral Commission in Comrat. This decision came after several members of the reconstituted electoral body submitted their resignations. The newly formed commission will begin preparing for the elections to the autonomy's legislature, scheduled for March 22, 2026, IPN reports.

Eurovision 2026 national selection: Live auditions for 36 competitors

A total of 36 artists submitted applications to represent the Republic of Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and participated in live auditions on Tuesday, a crucial stage of the national selection process. During the auditions, each contestant performed their songs live in front of a panel of producers. The producers analyzed each performance and will select artists to advance in the competition and compete in the final stage of the contest. For many participants, these live auditions were not just a competition but also an opportunity to establish themselves and gain recognition on the national stage.

Moldova invests 1.4 billion lei in improving the energy efficiency of residential homes

This year, a total of 180 families facing energy vulnerabilities received funding to rehabilitate their homes and lower their energy costs. The “Moldova Residential Energy Efficiency Fund” program has produced noticeable results. For example, a family in the Călărași district significantly reduced its energy costs thanks to improvements to their home.

‘Dignity for education’: Teachers protest in schools, demanding higher salaries; MEC cites a 40% increase over the past four years

Teachers from various schools across the country protested on Tuesday morning within their institutions. They displayed white sheets and some with the message "Dignity for Education," urging the authorities to recognize the constitutional provisions that uphold their right to work. The teachers called on the government to provide concrete solutions to the issues within the education system.

Eugen Tomac: Technical EU negotiations are a huge step forward

The commencement of technical negotiations on the first three clusters signals that the Republic of Moldova is making progress towards its goal of joining the European Union (EU), provided it continues to uphold the necessary pace of reforms. Romanian MEP Eugen Tomac expressed these views during the "Zi de Zi" show on Radio Moldova.

Moldova calls on Tiraspol to align Transnistrian statistics with Chisinau methodology

The authorities on the left bank of the Nistru continue to cite alleged difficulties faced by some economic agents in the region in conducting their business activities. In response, Chisinau maintains that the existing regulatory framework is applied uniformly and non-discriminatorily across the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova.