Moldovan judge and mother of seven protests systemic abuse at Superior Council of Magistracy

Marina Rusu, a judge at the Chisinau Court (Centru headquarters) and mother of seven children, staged a formal protest at the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) on December 22.

Chisinau mayor sues PAS councilor over corruption allegations

Ion Melnic, a councilor representing the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) in the Chisinau City Council, announced that Mayor Ion Ceban has initiated legal proceedings against him.

Odessa-Reni highway traffic restored following drone attack

Ukrainian authorities announced on Sunday, December 21, that traffic on the Odessa-Reni route is now fully restored in both directions.

Bank deposits in Moldova drop by 11 percent in November

The volume of savings held in banks by Moldovans shrank by nearly 11 percent in November, totaling over 2.7 billion lei.

Moldova prepares for new 1.9 billion euro EU funding tranche

Moldovan authorities are preparing the second semi-annual progress report to unlock a new installment of the 1.9 billion euro European economic growth support package.

President Nicușor Dan announces referendum for Romanian magistrates in January

Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced on Sunday, December 21, at the Cotroceni Palace, that he will launch a referendum among the country's magistrates this January.

Why Chișinău apartment prices are surging despite market stagnation

The Moldovan real estate market has been primarily shaped by the war in Ukraine, with many Ukrainian citizens investing in local housing, according to Victoria Belous, Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance.

Drone with parachute found crashed in Argeș county forest

A drone equipped with a parachute was found crashed in a forest in Argeș county, Romania. The device was discovered on Sunday, December 21, by a man during an organized hunt in the Lerești commune.

US and Russian negotiators meet in Florida for Ukraine peace talks

American negotiators and Russian officials met in Florida on Saturday, December 20, to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine, a conflict that has reshaped global geopolitics since February 2022.

Zelensky to replace air defense chief after Odessa strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to dismiss Dmytro Karpenko, the head of Air Command South, following a series of devastating Russian strikes on the Odessa region.

Smart agriculture: New degree program at UTM Moldova

Smart agriculture is the newest specialization available at the Technical University of Moldova (UTM). The program offers students the opportunity to master digital technologies in farming, aiming to train experts capable of implementing innovations that enhance productivity and sustainability across the country’s agricultural sector.

Kremlin signals Putin's readiness for talks with Macron

The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to hold negotiations with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the war in Ukraine. This statement was made by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov during an interview with RIA Novosti.