Holiday border boom strains capacity

Moldovans returning home for the holidays encountered significant delays at the Albița-Leușeni border crossing this weekend, with traffic volumes nearly doubling compared to normal.

Tradition meets budget: Navigating Moldova's Christmas feast

While the vibrant buzz of Christmas shopping fills the air at Chisinau's central market, a subtle tension simmers beneath the surface.

Iran drone targets tanker, escalates Indian ocean tensions

A drone originating from Iran struck a chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean on Saturday morning, raising concerns about heightened regional tensions, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

Moderate quake hits Romania's Vrancea, second strongest in 2023

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale jolted the Vrancea seismic zone in eastern Romania on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 8:06 AM local time.

Moldova's Sandu eyes re-election, seeks EU referendum

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has opened the door to seeking a second term in the 2024 elections, while advocating for a public referendum on the country's future path towards European Union (EU) membership.

Ukrainian spirit meets German solidarity in ongoing conflict

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reiterated her nation's unwavering support for Ukraine, condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin's alleged pursuit of the country's "destruction" through the ongoing invasion, as reported by Agerpres.

Hamas war enters 11th week: International leaders deliberate on the crisis

Israel is intensifying efforts to gain complete control of the northern Gaza Strip from Hamas militants, prompting discussions between American and Israeli leaders on the 11-week-long conflict, as reported by Reuters.

Moldova tackles exam cheating: Tighter checks, free classes, cameras

Moldova's Ministry of Education is implementing a two-pronged strategy to combat potential cheating in high school entrance exams, focusing on both stricter oversight and student support.

Polish border clashes: Farmers pause, truckers squeeze Xmas traffic

Polish border crossings with Ukraine face a contrasting holiday reality as farmer protests at Medyka subside but truckers vow to intensify their blockades at three other critical entry points, as reported by Reuters.

Moldova's memory keeper: MNIM celebrates 40 years of heritage & connection

The National Museum of History of Moldova (MNIM) commemorated its 40th anniversary with a poignant blend of commemoration and forward-looking commitment on March 8th.

Moldova producers harmonise: Caroling & Charity mark Chisinau holidays

In a unique melding of tradition and philanthropy, local producers in Chisinau, Moldova, serenaded their community with Christmas carols while collecting donations for two families in need.

Prague University shooting: 14 Dead, 25 injured in Czech tragedy

A pall of mourning descends upon the Czech Republic following a university shooting at Charles University in Prague on Thursday.