Oil prices plummet as U.S. and Iran reach breakthrough Hormuz truce

Oil prices dropped sharply on international markets after the United States and Iran reached a provisional two-week ceasefire. The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy transit.

Moldova to maintain energy state of emergency amid global market volatility

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced on April 8 that the government will delay lifting the energy state of emergency until at least April 23. Despite earlier plans to end the measures this week, officials cited extreme volatility in global energy markets and ongoing security threats.

US and Iran agree to 14-day ceasefire amid Trump's "civilization" threats

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, April 8, that the United States and Iran have reached a temporary 14-day ceasefire. The deal comes just hours before a strict U.S. deadline that threatened massive strikes on Iranian infrastructure.

Paper tiger or industrial titan? The financial reality of Trump’s NATO stance

While Donald Trump has repeatedly labeled NATO a "paper tiger," and Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggests a pivot after the Iranian conflict, the United States remains deeply anchored in the North Atlantic Alliance. A total withdrawal from Europe remains improbable, dictated more by industrial necessity and legal constraints than by political rhetoric.

Moldova scales up Nistru River cleanup with Romanian and Slovakian support

Environmental crews have replaced five of the seven primary absorbent booms in Arionești, Dondușeni, to contain oil slicks on the Nistru River. Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder confirmed that specialized chemical solutions and absorbent materials are being dispersed multiple times daily to neutralize pollutants.

EU-funded EcoVoucher program scales up energy efficiency in Moldova

Nearly 3,000 Moldovan households are set to receive modern household appliances through a new phase of the EcoVoucher Program. Launched on Monday, 30 March, the initiative is backed by the financial support of the European Union.

US and Iran agree to 14-day ceasefire following Trump ultimatum and Hormuz breakthrough

The United States and Iran have secured a 14-day humanitarian and strategic ceasefire. The agreement followed intense negotiations concluded only minutes before a final ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump expired.

Expert: 2009 leadership exploited youth protests to keep Moldova under Russian influence

The protests on April 7, 2009, began as a popular uprising but were subsequently taken over by obscure interests. These forces aimed to undermine the European aspirations of the youth and to maintain the Republic of Moldova under the influence of the Russian Federation. This viewpoint was expressed by political analyst Ion Tăbârță in an interview with Radio Moldova.

Ciochină case reaches Court of Appeal; ex-mayor defended by four lawyers

Nicanor Ciochină, the former mayor of Boldurești in Nisporeni district, was sentenced to seven years in prison by the first instance court for fatally injuring a 14-year-old teenager. He has appealed the sentence to the Centru Court of Appeal.

About 426K passengers flew from Chișinău in March

In March of this year, nearly 426,000 passengers travelled on air routes operated from the "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau. Compared to March of last year, passenger traffic increased by 25.3%, reaching a total of 86,113 passengers.

Frost to minus 3°C in Moldova, including on Easter night, triggers a new weather warning

The State Hydrometeorological Service issued a yellow frost warning for the entire territory of Moldova. The phenomenon is forecast for April 9–12, including Easter night, with nighttime and morning temperatures ranging from minus 1 to minus 3°C.

Moldova is on the right path to EU integration, Japan’s ambassador to Chișinău

Japan backs Moldova’s EU path and reaffirms its commitment to support it, even if an Asian country’s involvement may seem unusual at first glance.