Moldova: 27,000 students join anti-plagiarism campaign

Youth in the Republic of Moldova are promoting honesty. Dozens of students recently participated in a flashmob dedicated to upholding academic integrity and combating issues such as corruption, cheating, plagiarism prevention, and the inappropriate use of artificial intelligence (AI) in exams.

Russia must face full accountability, says EU Justice Commissioner

European Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath reaffirmed the European Union's position that Russia must be held fully accountable for the crimes committed in Ukraine.

Online abuse is a top barrier for women in Moldova politics

Violence against women in politics (VAWP) continues to pose a critical threat to democracy in the Republic of Moldova.

DW director urges EU regulations to protect news funding from AI

Moldova is on the frontline of information warfare, making it one of the countries most exposed to Russian propaganda, particularly online. This persistent stream of disinformation erodes the public's ability to distinguish fact from manipulation.

Moldova offers up to 75% grant-backs for strategic investment

The Republic of Moldova is stepping up its efforts to become a regional investment hub. It has launched a major state aid scheme valued at 4 billion Moldovan lei (approximately $225 million).

Zelenskyy's legitimacy questioned as Trump demands Ukraine vote

Donald Trump insists that presidential elections must be held in Ukraine to confirm the country’s democratic path. The statement came during an interview with Politico.

New US-backed power line secures Moldova's EU energy future

The Republic of Moldova is rapidly approaching the 25% threshold for electricity from renewable sources.

Moldovan trade union clashes with government over 2026 budget salaries

The National Trade Union Confederation of Moldova (CNSM) is urging the government to make significant adjustments to its salary and fiscal policies for 2026.

Neutral Moldova deepens non-military cooperation with NATO for cyber defense

The Republic of Moldova's partnership with NATO will continue through the new 2025–2028 Partnership Program.

Two Moldovan citizens arrested for EU border human trafficking

A migrant smuggling network, which was transporting individuals from Afro-Asian countries towards Romania to facilitate their illegal entry into the European Union (EU), has been dismantled in Ungheni, a Moldovan city located on the border with the EU.

Deadly An-22 crash in Russia's Ivanovo region claims seven lives

A Russian military transport aircraft, an Antonov An-22, crashed in the Ivanovo region of the Russian Federation on the morning of December 9, killing all seven crew members aboard. Preliminary reports indicate there were no survivors from the An-22 crash.

PAS government accuses Ceban of aiding Russian disinformation

The Moldova hybrid warfare threat, constantly invoked by the pro-EU ruling party Action and Solidarity (PAS) as the country’s main security challenge, now faces a strong challenge from Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban.