Estonia to open embassy in Chisinau as Baltic states unify support for Moldova’s EU path

Estonia will establish a permanent diplomatic mission in Chisinau during the second half of 2026. This move ensures that all three Baltic states will have full diplomatic representation in the Republic of Moldova.

Trump secures $500 billion trade pact as India pivots from Russian energy

President Donald Trump announced on February 2, 2026, that the United States has finalized a landmark trade agreement with India. The deal marks a seismic shift in global energy politics, with New Delhi reportedly committing to halt Russian oil imports.

Chisinau court dismisses Platon’s €44.5 million civil claim in landmark bank fraud trial

​The Chisinau Court, Buiucani seat, has rejected a request by Veaceslav Platon to be recognized as a victim and civil party in the criminal case against Vladimir Plahotniuc. The case involves the infamous "Billion Dollar Bank Fraud" that destabilized Moldova's economy.

Moldova’s opposition PSRM weighs no-confidence motion against Munteanu Cabinet.

​The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) is considering a no-confidence motion to dismiss the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. The announcement was made by MP Igor Dodon during a press conference on February 2, marking a tense start to the spring parliamentary session.

Russia warns of global conflict following US abduction of Nicolas Maduro

​The abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States has shattered international legal frameworks and constitutes a potential "act of war," stated Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council.

Moldova defies global FDI slump with 86% of capital sourced from European Union

While global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows plunged by 11% in 2024, Moldova maintained a stable course, with 86% of foreign equity originating from the European Union. This trend, highlighted in the "FDI Impact Study 4.0," signals an accelerating economic convergence between the Republic of Moldova and Western standards.

Moldova cements global trade presence as export economy hits decade high

The Invest Moldova Agency has launched a strategic international communication campaign to position the country as a high-quality, reliable trade partner. The initiative debuted on the BBC, highlighting the modernization of the nation’s key industries.

Surge in respiratory illnesses triggers health alerts and school quarantines in southern Moldova

Health authorities in the Gagauzia Autonomy and Taraclia district report a significant spike in acute respiratory infections and influenza. Medical centers in Comrat and Corten are currently treating dozens of patients daily, with children representing the majority of cases.

EU-funded road project to modernize infrastructure in Gagauzia's Cioc-Maidan

Residents of Cioc-Maidan, located in the Gagauzia autonomy, will soon benefit from a modernized main arterial road. The project, funded through the "Europe is Close" program, aims to streamline local transit and improve the daily lives of nearly 1,000 villagers.

At least 15 civilians killed as Russian drone targets mining bus in Ukraine

​At least 15 people were killed on Sunday, February 1, after a Russian drone struck a bus transporting coal miners in the Dnipropetrovsk region of central-eastern Ukraine, local authorities confirmed.

Franjo von Allmen triumphs in Crans-Montana as Winter Olympics approach

Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen secured a decisive victory in the World Cup downhill race at Crans-Montana on home soil. At 24 years old, the athlete demonstrates peak performance just days before the start of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Green Transition in Lozova: How EU-Funded Projects are Transforming Rural Moldova

​The commune of Lozova is rapidly evolving into a model of European rural development. Through the national "European Village" program, the locality has modernized its infrastructure with a new water treatment plant and a solar photovoltaic park.