Moldova restores strategic rail link to Giurgiulești Port

The Cahul-Giurgiulești railway section successfully passed a critical structural integrity test today following a four-year operational hiatus.

Hungary's Orban resigns as Fidesz leader

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban submitted his resignation as leader of the right-wing Fidesz party on Tuesday. A party congress in June will determine if the resignation is formally accepted, lawmaker Erik Banki told local media.

UAE exits OPEC in major oil market shift

The United Arab Emirates, one of the world's largest oil producers, is exiting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ cartel. The expanded alliance includes over 20 nations, notably Russia.

Moldova opens 146 paid gov internships

Young professionals can now apply for a new round of paid public service internships, jointly sponsored by the European Union and the Moldovan government. Launched on April 28 at the "Ion Creanga" State Pedagogical University in Chisinau, the program offers 146 placements across 48 public institutions.

Ex-officer faces trial for police station shooting

A former Moldovan police officer will stand trial for aggravated hooliganism after firing seven shots inside a Chișinău precinct. The incident occurred while the off-duty officer was intoxicated.

Moldova weighs Romania union for fast EU entry

Reuniting Moldova and Romania could accelerate Chișinău's path to the European Union, according to President Maia Sandu. However, such a decision must be made by a majority of citizens. Sandu outlined these views in an interview published on April 28 by the French newspaper Le Monde.

Moldova advances anti-trafficking measures

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) convened the National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings to assess state prevention measures and current challenges.

Moldova prioritizes defense over expelling Russian envoy

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi announced that Moldova will prioritize long-term defense investments over impulsive diplomatic reprisals following the discovery of a Russian drone in the capital.

US-backed swap frees Moldovan officers

A US-backed international swap freed two Moldovan Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) officers from Russian captivity. The multilateral operation took several months and actively involved the United States, Poland, and Romania.

Global energy prices to jump 24 percent

The World Bank warns that global energy prices will surge by 24 percent this year. This marks the highest peak since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The baseline forecast depends on Middle East supply disruptions easing by May.

Russians turn to occult amid war

The demand for fortune tellers, tarot readers, and astrologers is surging in Russia. Experts say citizens are turning to mystical rituals to find comfort amid the ongoing war and widespread instability.

Moldova fines car washes €51,000 for toxic waste leaks

Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder announced that authorities imposed fines totaling €51,000 (approx. 1,000,000 MDL) following a massive crackdown on car washes last month.