NBM raises base rate to 9% as inflation pressures persist

The National Bank of Moldova raised its base rate to 9% on September 17, citing stronger inflationary pressures and energy market volatility.

Russian strike damages Odesa tower and hits university in Kyiv

Russian forces struck a 19-story residential high-rise in Odessa shortly after midnight, injuring three civilians, including a three-year-old child, as strikes targeted several Ukrainian regions overnight.

US lawmakers pass sweeping Russia sanctions to cripple war effort

The U.S. Congress passed sweeping legislation approving severe economic sanctions on Russia and Iran, authorizing punitive tariffs of up to 100% on countries importing Russian oil and natural gas.

Unidentified drone crosses into Moldova during Russian strikes

An unidentified drone briefly crossed into Moldovan airspace on Thursday morning as Russian forces conducted massive strikes against neighbouring Ukraine, including the southern Odessa region, the Defense Ministry said.

European cities lead quality of life in global ranking

Four European cities have secured positions among the world's top ten urban centres, driven by superior quality of life and institutional governance, according to the latest Oxford Economics Global Cities Index.

Moldova rolls out three-bin waste sorting ahead of EU drive

Moldovan households will receive three separate bins for sorting waste under a national environmental modernization drive designed to align waste management with European Union standards, Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder announced.

Global democracy report sees Moldova drop across all four metrics

Moldova dropped across all four categories assessed in the Global State of Democracy 2026 report, published by International IDEA, reflecting a broader worldwide trend of democratic decline and institutional stagnation.

Ukraine rules out national elections during wartime

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out holding national elections during wartime, citing severe security risks, mass displacement, and constitutional restrictions under ongoing martial law.

State grants spur entrepreneurship and job creation across Moldova

Moldovan authorities are offering grants of up to €15,000 (approx. 300,000 MDL) to help registered unemployed citizens launch their own businesses, fostering job creation and self-employment across the country.

Justice minister unveils 2027–2031 plan for EU alignment

Moldova's Ministry of Justice is drafting a new 2027–2031 strategic program to ensure reform continuity and modernize the judiciary ahead of European Union accession, Minister Vladislav Cojuhari announced on Wednesday.

Moldova backs €4.3M UN grant for army crisis gear

Moldova will receive a non-reimbursable grant worth over €4.3 million (approx. 83.2 million MDL) from the United Nations to upgrade operational and emergency response capabilities across its National Army.

Moldova tightens vetting rules for constitutional judges

The Moldovan government endorsed legislative amendments on Wednesday to establish transparent and competitive selection rules for Constitutional Court judges, aligning national judicial appointments with Venice Commission recommendations and European rule-of-law standards.