Moldova and Ukraine push for deeper EU energy integration at Brussels Council

Moldova’s Energy Minister, Dorin Junghietu, joined European counterparts in Brussels today to discuss the revision of the Trans-European Energy Infrastructure (TEN-E) regulations. The high-level meeting of the Transport, Telecommunications, and Energy Council (TTE) focuses on streamlining permit procedures and enhancing regional security.

President Zelenskyy establishes Romanian Language Day in Ukraine during historic 2026 visit to Bucharest

In a landmark move for regional diplomacy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially established Romanian Language Day in Ukraine. The holiday will be celebrated annually on August 31, aligning with the national traditions of both Romania and the Republic of Moldova.

Strategic infrastructure renewal: Bălți bypass overpass to reopen by July 2026

The State Road Administration (ASD) has announced that major rehabilitation works on the Răut River bridge and the railway overpass along the Bălți bypass are nearing the final phase.

Moldova unveils 2026-2030 national strategy to combat money laundering and terrorism financing

The Republic of Moldova is set to overhaul its national framework for preventing money laundering and terrorism financing. The new 2026-2030 National Program aims to accelerate suspicious transaction detection, enhance criminal investigations, and optimize the recovery of illicit assets.

Strategic partnership between World Bank and ODA unlocks €1.5 million in SME financing

Moldovan entrepreneurs are successfully scaling their operations without traditional collateral, thanks to a state-backed credit guarantee mechanism. The Entrepreneurship Development Organization (ODA), in partnership with the World Bank, is now acting as a guarantor for businesses lacking physical assets for bank security.

From Cotiujenii Mari to Antwerp: The journey of Angela Ceban, the sole Moldovan voice in Belgium’s elite opera houses

The lights dimmed at the Opera Ballet Vlaanderen in Antwerp for a performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Nabucco. Among the ensemble stood Angela Ceban, a soprano from the Moldovan village of Cotiujenii Mari.

Chisinau’s derelict vehicle crisis: How legal gaps are paralyzing city streets

Abandoned vehicles with rusted chassis and flat tires have become a permanent fixture in Chisinau’s courtyards. These derelict cars occupy critical parking spaces for years, prompting residents to demand immediate removal by municipal authorities.

Allies resist Trump’s naval escort demands amid Iran conflict

Tokyo and Canberra have declined to deploy naval assets to the Strait of Hormuz, despite pressure from US President Donald Trump to secure the vital maritime chokepoint.

Dubai airport suspends flights following drone strike on fuel infrastructure

Dubai international airport (DXB) temporarily suspended all flight operations on Monday, March 16, following a drone strike that ignited a fire near the facility.

Belgian PM sparks EU crisis by calling for "grand bargain" with Moscow

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has sent shockwaves through Brussels by calling for a formal mandate to negotiate an end to economic sanctions against Russia. The leader of the governing coalition argues that the European Union must pursue a "deal" with Moscow, citing the bloc's inability to force a military conclusion to the conflict.

Chisinau deploys 500 workers for massive spring sanitation drive in Botanica district

The Chisinau municipal authorities launched a wide-scale spring cleaning campaign today in the Botanica district. The initiative aims to clear the capital’s streets of sand, dust, and abrasive grit accumulated during the winter season.

Russia reportedly orders troops to delete Telegram amid battlefield security fears

Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine have reportedly been ordered to delete the messaging app Telegram from their phones, according to pro-war channels cited by the newspaper The Moscow Times.