Eye health tips: The role of glasses, lenses, and screen time

Approximately 23% of Moldova's population has vision difficulties, according to data from the latest population census conducted in 2024.

Moldova-Bulgaria trade surges in 2024, data shows

Trade between the Republic of Moldova and Bulgaria is growing. In 2024, the total value of this trade exceeded $267 million, marking a 14.8% increase over 2023, as shown by data from the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization.

Foreigners trained for mass unrest arrested in Moldova

Police detained two foreign nationals who were posting flyers with content inciting social, inter-ethnic, and religious hatred in public places in the capital on Friday afternoon.

EU cuts Ukraine aid over unfulfilled reforms

A new installment of aid from the European Union's Ukraine Facility will be granted to Kyiv, but in a reduced amount because not all conditions were met, according to Deutsche Welle.

Sergiu Spoială wins director role at Chișinău airport

Sergiu Spoială, the current interim director of the state-owned enterprise (S.E.) "Chișinău International Airport," has won the competition for the director position, it was announced on Friday, August 8.

Moldova weather: Yellow warnings for heat and fire

Forecasters have issued a yellow heat warning for the south of the country. This warning is in effect for August 9 and 10.

Putin's potential Ukraine deal with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin may request official recognition of occupied Ukrainian territories during an upcoming summit with Donald Trump, The Moscow Times reports, citing The Wall Street Journal and European and Ukrainian diplomats.

Tusk suggests Ukraine war pause is close

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday, August 8, after a discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that a pause in the war in Ukraine could be close, according to Reuters.

NBM shifts policy to boost economic growth

Inflation is expected to continue its decline in the coming months, and financing costs will fall after the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) decided to lower its monetary policy rate.

Trump to host Armenia-Azerbaijan peace summit

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Friday he will host Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for a "historic peace summit" aimed at ending the long-standing conflict between the two countries.

ANRE revokes Moldovagaz license amid Russian accusations

Russia’s Gazprom energy giant, the majority shareholder of SA Moldovagaz, is accusing Moldovan authorities of "deliberately destroying" its subsidiary in Chișinău.

Experts: Putin's peace offer masks Ukraine's capitulation

Russia will likely try to use the upcoming summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to convince the U.S. president of its good intentions for peace, while continuing to pursue maximalist goals—the total capitulation of Ukraine, according to several experts cited by the Russian service of The Moscow Times.