Grants for jobs: Moldova’s rural subsidy scheme creates 200 roles

The Moldovan government is offering rural entrepreneurs grants of up to €16,020 (approx. 310,000 MDL) to stimulate job creation and local investment, according to Labour Minister Natalia Plugaru.

G7 backs plan to reopen Hormuz as oil prices breach $110

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced at the G7 Summit in Paris that joint operations with Israel are expected to conclude within weeks. Allied leaders called for a rapid end to the conflict to facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Middle East instability disrupts Russian transit hubs to Asia

The escalating conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran has inflicted significant financial damage on Russia’s tourism sector. Since the start of hostilities, Russian tour operators have incurred losses totaling approximately 7 billion rubles (€70.5 million), according to Dmitry Gorin, Vice President of the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST).

Quality over quantity: Moldova’s €1.4b lesson in market resilience

Twenty years after Russia imposed a total ban on Moldovan wine, the industry has transformed from a Soviet-era bulk supplier into a high-value global competitor. On 27 March 2006, the Kremlin blocked imports citing "health concerns," a move widely interpreted by international observers as geopolitical retaliation.

Moldova aims to retain youth with national university campaign

Moldova’s national “Study in Moldova” campaign has resumed for 2026. The initiative features a new series of educational fairs designed for high school graduates.

Digital health: Moldova spends €5.6M on compensated drugs

More than 176,000 people in Moldova received compensated medicines and medical devices in February. These were issued through the "eRețeta" digital system, according to the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM).

Putin Blocking Act: US lawmakers target Orban allies over Ukraine

U.S. senators are moving to introduce a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting high-ranking Hungarian officials. The legislation focuses on those responsible for maintaining Russian energy imports and stalling European financial assistance to Ukraine.

Bălți hosts 108th anniversary of Bessarabia-Romania union

The northern city of Bălți hosted a series of commemorative events on Friday to mark 108 years since Bessarabia united with Romania. Local authorities, academics, and residents gathered to highlight the importance of national values and historical memory.

1918 union: A pragmatic 'miracle' shaping Moldova's European path

Moldova marks the 108th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania today, an event historians describe as a "historical miracle" that ended a century of Russian imperial rule.

From ban to bloom: How Moldova’s wine sector defied Russian pressure

Twenty years after Russia first banned Moldovan wine imports, the nation’s viticulture sector has transformed from a Moscow-dependent industry into a global competitor, experts say.

Kyiv warns of emergency money printing to fund war effort

Ukraine risks exhausting its financial reserves for the war against Russia within the next two months. A convergence of geopolitical factors now threatens tens of billions of euros in critical international assistance.

Judges warn of burnout in Moldova as court reforms trigger exits

Moldova’s judicial system is facing a severe staffing crisis, with only 388 out of 524 judge positions currently filled. The Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) is the hardest hit, operating with only half of its required bench.