Europe’s energy paradox: More green power, same price volatility

The European Commission has requested that all 27 member states reduce gas reserves ahead of next winter. This move comes despite a significant drop in consumption since 2022.

Colombia military Hercules crash: 71 rescued near Peru border

A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 transport plane carrying over 120 personnel crashed during takeoff on Monday in the country's southern Amazon region.

Gold sales signal Russia's dwindling options amid sanctions

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has begun selling physical gold from its sovereign reserves for the first time in nearly a quarter-century. The move aims to cover a federal budget deficit that has ballooned to over 18.5 trillion rubles (approx. €182.4 billion) since 2022.

Moldova battles cross-border pollution after Russian drone attack

Moldova is struggling to contain an "unprecedented" cross-border oil spill on the Dniester River, following Russian drone strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure earlier this month.

Trump signals Iran nuclear pact, expects oil price plunge

President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that Iran has agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons development, potentially paving the way for a major de-escalation in the Middle East.

Moldova seeks tighter borders to protect EU from illicit arms flow

Moldova must urgently invest in border security and high-tech monitoring to prevent criminal networks from using the country as a transit hub for smuggled weapons from Ukraine, a top security official warned.

Critical energy link offline following Southern Ukraine strikes

The Isaccea-Vulcanesti high-voltage power line has been disconnected following recent attacks on energy infrastructure in Southern Ukraine, Moldova’s Ministry of Energy announced on Tuesday.

Chișinău's mayor fires utility firm chief, but rivals call it a cover-up

Chișinău's mayor, Ion Ceban, ordered the dismissal of the leadership of Infocom, a municipal utility and housing services company, and called for an internal inquiry to be completed within three days, amid a growing scandal over the company's operations.

Germany backs Moldova’s EU bid with €12.9 million development grant

The Moldovan Parliament’s foreign policy committee has approved negotiations for €12.9 million (approx. 250.9 million MDL) grant from Germany. The funding is earmarked for four priority projects designed to accelerate the country's alignment with European Union standards.

Ukraine strikes Russia’s Primorsk oil port in major drone attack

Ukrainian drones struck the Baltic port of Primorsk overnight, damaging a fuel reservoir and sparking a fire at one of Russia’s most critical oil export hubs.

LaGuardia Airport shut down after fatal Air Canada runway crash

Two pilots have died after an Air Canada aircraft collided with a fire truck during landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Monday. The emergency vehicle was reportedly responding to a separate incident when the crash occurred.

National exam rehearsals begin for 55,000 Moldovan students

Approximately 55,000 students across Moldova began national exam simulations today. The testing period, organised by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC), runs from 23 March to 3 April.