Foreign students in Moldova will receive 3,620 lei scholarships under CEEPUS

The government has established scholarships totaling 3,620 lei for students and master's students participating in the Central European University Exchange Program (CEEPUS IV) in the Republic of Moldova. For doctoral students, researchers, and teaching staff, the approved scholarship amount is 4,400 lei.

Dumitru Socolan recalled as ambassador to Japan

The government has approved the recall of Ambassador Dumitru Socolan from Japan, based on the proposal of Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Maia Sandu visits Slovakia to seek EU support and attract investors to Moldova

The main topics for discussion at the meeting between Slovakia's President, Peter Pellegrini, and Moldova's President, Maia Sandu, during her visit to Bratislava on March 26 will be the strengthening of bilateral relations, particularly in the economic sector, and support for Moldova's accession to the European Union.

Public and commercial building lighting cut by 30% amid state of emergency

Healthcare institutions, critical infrastructure, and vulnerable consumers will be prioritized when it comes to electricity supply. The operator, Moldelectrica, will make direct purchases and cease exports during peak hours to ensure that available resources are directed toward domestic consumption. Additionally, economic agents whose production processes require significant amounts of electricity will need to adjust their working hours to times outside the peak consumption periods. These decisions were approved by the government in response to an energy-sector emergency, which will last for 60 days, beginning on March 25.

Pensions will rise 6.84% from April 1 following government approval

Pensions will increase on April 1. The Government approved a 6.84% indexation and a fixed increase of 51.33 lei for pensions calculated under the public pension system law.

Russian journalist gets 10 years for 2008 Georgia war post

A Moscow court sentenced TV Rain journalist Valeria Kichigina to 10 years in prison in absentia on Tuesday for social media posts criticizing the Russian military.

FT: Suspicious oil trades precede Trump Iran tweet

Oil traders executed suspicious transactions worth approximately $850 million (€787 million) just 15 minutes before President Trump announced "productive negotiations" with Iran, according to a Financial Times investigation.

Moldova, Romania pensions fall short of basic living costs

State pensions cover basic living costs in less than half of European countries. In the Republic of Moldova, retirees receive only 42% of the funds required for a decent life, according to a recent Moorepay analysis.

Russia taps physical gold reserves for first time in 24 years

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has begun selling physical gold from its sovereign reserves for the first time in nearly a quarter-century. The move aims to cover a federal budget deficit that has ballooned to over 18.5 trillion rubles (approx. €182.4 billion) since 2022.

Trump claims nuclear deal reached with Iran to reopen Hormuz

President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that Iran has agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons development, potentially paving the way for a major de-escalation in the Middle East.

Chișinău mayor orders utility firm probe amid corruption fears

Chișinău's mayor, Ion Ceban, ordered the dismissal of the leadership of Infocom, a municipal utility and housing services company, and called for an internal inquiry to be completed within three days, amid a growing scandal over the company's operations.

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil hub Primorsk in massive raid

Ukrainian drones struck the Baltic port of Primorsk overnight, damaging a fuel reservoir and sparking a fire at one of Russia’s most critical oil export hubs.