Veaceslav Platon arrested in UK over billion-dollar fraud

Controversial businessman Veaceslav Platon was arrested on March 13 in the United Kingdom at the request of prosecutors in Chișinău in the fall of 2024.

Moldovan railway workers protest over unpaid salaries

Railway workers in Moldova are once again protesting due to unpaid wages, highlighting the serious issues faced by the country's railway system.

Ursula von der Leyen unveils €800 billion European defense plan

In early March, Ursula von der Leyen presented a plan to European leaders at a special summit in Brussels, unlocking up to €800 billion for defense spending over the next few years.

Trump’s envoy barred from Russia talks at Putin’s request

President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, was excluded from peace negotiations at Moscow’s request, according to U.S. and Russian officials quoted by NBC News.

Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire but sets key conditions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he is open to a ceasefire in Ukraine, but only if it leads to lasting peace and addresses the root causes of the conflict.

Moldova secures €26M in EU grants to boost businesses

Seventy-five entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova have received over 26 million lei in non-repayable grants through EU-funded programs managed by the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA).

Moldova Education: Teacher shortage sparks policy debate

Following nearly five hours of heated debate, the parliamentary majority rejected the simple motion brought by the communists and socialists against the Ministry of Education's policies.

Kremlin rejects ceasefire, warns against EU peacekeepers

A temporary ceasefire would give Ukraine a "respite," the Kremlin stated, explaining its refusal to accept a truce.

Tennis upsets: Bencic stuns Gauff at Indian Wells

The American, the No. 3 seed, lost to Swiss player Belinda Bencic. Aryna Sabalenka, the tournament's top seed, cruised into the quarterfinals.

Sergiu Cotelnic appointed new head of Moldovan Railways

Sergiu Cotelnic has been appointed as the new head of Moldovan Railways (CFM), as announced by Vladimir Bolea, the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development.

Putin visits Kursk as Russia claims gains against Ukraine

Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk region in western Russia for the first time since Ukrainian forces captured parts of the area, Russian news agencies reported on Wednesday, citing Reuters.

Three outbreaks of African swine fever registered in Moldova

Three outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) and one outbreak of rabies were reported in Moldova last week. ASF outbreaks were identified in the localities of Ghidighici, Bulboaca, Anenii Noi district and Copceac, Ceadîr-Lunga district, all in domestic pigs.