Turkish refiners pivot to non-Russian crude amid Western sanctions

Turkey's largest oil refineries are ramping up purchases of crude oil imported from other countries, reacting to the new Western sanctions against Moscow.

Moldova heating compensation: application deadline nears

The specific amount for the Moldova heating compensation will be tailored to each household individually, following the conclusion of the application process, announced the new Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Natalia Plugaru.

AC Milan beat Roma, extend unbeaten run, and climb to third in Serie A

AC Milan extended their unbeaten run to over three months following a home victory against AS Roma, moving up to 3rd place in the Serie A standings.

Moldova leads EU accession among candidate countries in 2025

The European Commission will release its annual European Commission report on the progress of EU candidate countries on Tuesday, November 4.

Trump confirms he is not considering Tomahawk missile delivery to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is currently not considering the possibility of supplying Tomahawk long-range missiles to Ukraine.

Baby boom at Chișinău Zoo: Rare Hungarian Steppe Cattle calf born

A baby boom has occurred at the Chișinău Zoological Garden. A rare Hungarian Steppe Cattle calf, a kangaroo joey, and a meerkat pup have all arrived in a single, simultaneous wave of rare animal births.

Israel's ambassador praises Moldovan workforce amid deepening economic cooperation

Israeli diplomat Yoram Elron addressed the safety of the estimated 13,000 Moldovan citizens living in the country and discussed Israel's security stance on Iran and continuous negotiations with Palestine.

Zelensky thanks Germany for Patriot air defense systems delivery

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that Germany has transferred Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, following a critical agreement between the two nations, BBC News reports.

Mazar-e Sharif rocked by deadly 6.3 magnitude Afghanistan earthquake

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck early Monday near Mazar-e Sharif in northern Afghanistan, resulting in at least 10 confirmed deaths and injuring nearly 260 residents, local authorities reported.

Putin 'plans to rule Russia until 2050' and rival Ivan the Terrible

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly aiming to rule until 2050, according to the British tabloid The Daily Star, which cited investigative journalist Ilia Davliatcin.

Grand Egyptian Museum opens, featuring complete Tutankhamun collection

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located mere steps from the famous Giza Pyramids, has officially opened its doors to the public.

Moldova joins the EU’s common online customs declaration system

Moldovan freight carriers and those transiting through the Republic of Moldova will no longer face long queues at customs or complicated procedures. As of Saturday, they can submit customs declarations using a unified European system for managing customs operations. This new mechanism will simplify customs procedures and significantly reduce waiting times. Authorities in Chisinau emphasize that this development represents Moldova's full integration into the European system for managing transit operations.