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.

Fast-growing Moldova tourism eyes digitization and European integration

Employers' associations in Moldova are strongly encouraging the establishment of a National Tourism Platform, viewing it as a critical instrument for modernizing and accelerating the digitalization of the country's booming tourism industry.

Anti-corruption fight in Moldova requires societal commitment, not just laws

Corruption permeates all sectors in the Republic of Moldova, occurring wherever human interaction exists.

Moldova needs 7-10% annual economic growth, expert warns against low state revenue

The Republic of Moldova’s economy remains highly vulnerable due to a slow pace of economic growth, currently estimated at just 2.4% for the next year, warns Marin Gospodarenco, the Executive Director of the Economica Analytical Center.

Budanov and Shmyhal considered for Zelensky’s top aide role

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during an online briefing on Monday, December 8, presented a list of candidates to replace his Chief of Staff, Andriy Yermak, who recently resigned following a corruption scandal.