NATO allies coordinate on reopening Strait of Hormuz as energy prices surge

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Wednesday that alliance members are actively discussing the best methods to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway remains blocked by Iran following a series of American-Israeli strikes.

EU Summit draft signals green light for Moldova's technical integration

EU heads of state gathering for the March 19-20 summit are set to formalize a strategic shift in enlargement policy, signaling that Moldova has met the requirements for technical negotiation clusters. According to draft conclusions accessed by Teleradio-Moldova, the absence of friction regarding Chisinau indicates a solid consensus among the 27 member states.

Moldova seeks hybrid defense solutions as radars struggle with low-altitude drone threats

The Republic of Moldova remains critically vulnerable to drone incursions despite recent investments in Western technology. Military expert Artur Leșcu warns that current monitoring systems are not optimized to detect small, low-altitude objects, leaving the national airspace exposed to the ongoing "drone war" along the Ukrainian border.

Diplomatic friction over contaminated water: Moscow dismisses Chisinau’s evidence as 'PR action'

The Russian Embassy in Chisinau has dismissed allegations regarding its involvement in the pollution of the Dniester River. The denial follows a formal protest by Moldovan authorities after an attack on the Novodnestrovsk hydroelectric plant in Ukraine.

Moldova to build first motorway segment and Prut River bridges with Romania

Romania and Moldova are accelerating the integration of their road networks, marking a historic shift toward European infrastructure standards. Irinel Ionel Scrioșteanu, Secretary of State at the Romanian Ministry of Transport, confirmed that the first new bridge at Ungheni is on track for completion this year.

Strategic investments in green skills: 11 ecological labs launched across Moldova's VET system

Vocational education in Moldova is undergoing a strategic shift as 11 technical institutions successfully transition from theoretical ecology to hands-on environmental engineering.

Moldova road repairs: €92 million budget set as 250 bridges reach substandard levels

Chisinau faces a logistics challenge as authorities launch a nationwide road maintenance campaign following a severe freeze-thaw cycle.

Brussels affirms Moldova’s EU path independent of Transnistrian settlement

The Transnistrian conflict will not stall Moldova's European trajectory. MEP Siegfried Mureșan confirmed that accession negotiations can advance independently of a final political solution for the breakaway region.

Moldovan driving licenses recognized in the UAE; agreement in force

Moldovan driving licenses are recognized in the United Arab Emirates. A Memorandum of Understanding regarding this was signed on February 3, 2026, and it became effective on March 17.

VIDEO | Over 130 EU-smuggled cars seized by law enforcement

More than 130 cars that were illegally imported into the Republic of Moldova from the European Union have been confiscated by Customs Service officers as part of a smuggling investigation. The vehicles were seized during 20 searches conducted in various locations across the Republic of Moldova.

“Moldova one step closer to EU”: toughest negotiation clusters listed by experts

The Republic of Moldova and the European Union will face challenging negotiations in key areas, including agriculture, transport, competition, and justice. Experts suggest that our country will need an effective communication strategy to inform citizens about certain reforms that may initially cause dissatisfaction. However, these reforms have the potential to bring significant benefits in the future.

European Parliament will support Moldova’s acquis alignment; new memorandum signed in Brussels

The European Parliament is set to assist the Moldovan Legislature in enhancing its capabilities. A new Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Wednesday, March 18, in Brussels by Igor Grosu, the Parliament Speaker, and Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Legislative Forum.