Fuel shortages and rising petrol prices hit Russia after Ukraine drone attacks

Russia's ongoing fuel shortages and rising prices are a recurring problem, but this year's deficit is a direct consequence of Ukrainian drone attacks on the country's oil refineries.

Rural labour vs urban parties on Moldova's Independence Day

People across Moldova have marked Independence Day in contrasting ways, with urban celebrations and rural labour highlighting the country's social divide.

Ukraine-Russia war: Zelenskyy's aides to hold talks with Trump's team

Members of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's team are to meet representatives of the Donald Trump administration in New York on Friday, 29 August, in an attempt to find a solution to the war with Russia, according to AFP.

Moscow court sentences man for treason over Ukraine charity donation

A Russian man has been sentenced to 15 years for treason by a Moscow court after he donated $500 to a Ukrainian charity.

Painting a new life: How Ukrainian refugees build a second home in Moldova

Ukrainian refugees settled in Moldova are painting a colorful picture of independence.

EU leaders' visit to Moldova reinforces European integration efforts

The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Chișinău on Independence Day has more than just symbolic value, a political expert has said.

Moldova on the path to EU accession: Leaders back integration

Moldova is a close partner that shares the same European values and is part of a project for peace. That was the message from the leaders of France, Germany and Poland, who were in Chișinău to celebrate Independence Day alongside Moldovan citizens.

European leaders pledge support for Moldova's EU future amid Russian threats

The European Union has opened its doors to Moldova, and accession talks could begin this autumn, the leaders of France, Germany, and Poland announced in Chișinău on Wednesday, August 27.

Moldova launches new fund to boost tech startups and digital economy

Moldova is establishing a new state fund to support digital innovation and tech startups.

Moldova's fight against paid protests: What you need to know

Citizens in Moldova have the right to protest and express their will, but they face penalties for accepting payments to participate in demonstrations or actions aimed at destabilising the country.

Moldova's vocational education sees high demand, with thousands of places filled

More than 16,500 places for vocational and technical education have been filled for the 2025–2026 academic year, according to preliminary figures from the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC).

Trump's tariffs and policy changes blamed for US renewable energy decline

US renewable energy investments have plummeted this year as developers react to policy changes from the White House, a new report says.