Chișinău Court of Appeal evacuated after bomb alert

A bomb alert was reported at the Chișinău Court of Appeal in the capital city on May 14th.

Ukraine War: Peace talks unlikely, Russia eyes US

Vladimir Putin's refusal to come to Istanbul will demonstrate that the true intention was to use a potential armistice as a pretext for new military actions, rather than participating in peace negotiations.

Eurovision 2025 SF1: See which countries qualified

Fifteen countries competed on Tuesday evening in the First Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

Crete 6.3M quake felt as far as Egypt

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) announced.

Moldova: EU plan backed, management concerns

The Reform Agenda underlying the Republic of Moldova's Growth Plan for 2025-2027 could be more "ambitious," according to civil society representatives.

Waste as resource: Moldova's recycling challenge

Moldova is set to implement a deposit return system (DRS) for collecting and recycling beverage packaging with volumes between 100 ml and 3 liters.

Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexual assault in France

A French court has found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women who accused him. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended, according to the BBC.

Direct Chisinau-Paris Orly flights launch July 7

Starting July 7, a new air route will launch from Chișinău International Airport. It is a direct flight to France, connecting Chișinău with Paris Orly Airport.

EP Committee backs Moldova EU, trade goals

The European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted its Annual Report on the Republic of Moldova on Tuesday, May 13.

New US sanctions on Russia hinge on Turkey talks

European leaders are reportedly ready to wait until after a possible meeting between Ukraine's President Volodimir Zelenski and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Turkey, before urging the U.S. to announce new sanctions against Russia.

Moldova water quality linked to serious illnesses

Drinking water quality directly influences everyone's health. Some non-conformities with established standards can lead to serious illnesses, such as oncological diseases, musculoskeletal system diseases, dysentery, giardiasis, and other health problems.

Chișinău basement fire: restaurant blaze prompts evacuation

A fast-food restaurant on Moscova boulevard in Chișinău caught fire on the morning of May 13th. According to IGSU, the fire broke out around 6:48 AM.