All safe after Moldovan minibus fire in Romania's Bacău

A minibus from the Republic of Moldova, carrying 18 passengers, caught fire while in motion. The incident took place on Sunday, November 23, in Bacău County, Romania, according to Ziarul de Bacău.

Moldova’s Parliament Speaker to address Crimea platform

Speaker of Parliament Igor Grosu will deliver a speech at the fourth edition of the Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform, where he will address the consequences of the war in Ukraine, including its impact on the Republic of Moldova.

Large-scale theft at Florești exchange; Unlocked safe clue

A large-scale theft occurred at a currency exchange office in Florești last night, around 3:00 AM. The alarm was raised by the private security company responsible for guarding the premises.

UAE's IHC notifies US Treasury of interest in Lukoil global oil assets

Conglomeratul International Holding Company (IHC) din Emiratele Arabe Unite a anunțat că a notificat Departamentul Trezoreriei Statelor Unite (SUA) în legătură cu interesul său pentru achiziționarea activelor internaționale ale gigantului petrolier rus Lukoil, aflate în prezent în proces de vânzare din cauza sancțiunilor americane.

Verstappen wins Vegas GP; F1 title race: Norris still ahead

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but Britain's Lando Norris remains the strong favorite to clinch the Formula 1 World Championship title.

Trump says US peace plan for Ukraine is not 'final offer'

Security officials from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the United States, and Ukraine convened in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday, November 23, to discuss a peace plan drafted by the American administration aimed at ending Russia's war against Ukraine.

Tropical oasis in northern Moldova: Meet the man growing kiwi, persimmon, and figs in Drochia

He has transformed his yard into a small tropical oasis. In Drochia, Veaceslav Zuza is successfully cultivating persimmon, kiwi, pomegranate, fig, and even passion fruit.

France femicide crisis: Thousands protest, demand €3 billion anti-violence budget

Thousands of protesters across France marched on Saturday evening to express their fury at the persistence of violence against women and demanded greater public action and funding to combat the scourge, France 24 reports.

Barcelona 4-0 Athletic Bilbao: Lewandowski and Torres secure La Liga win

FC Barcelona secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou in the 13th round of the Spanish top division, La Liga.

Duma official rejects US peace plan as 'provocation,' demands Ukraine surrender

Russia must reject the new US peace proposal for Ukraine as it is a "provocation" that will not lead to a genuine end to the war, according to Aleksei Zhuravlev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee.

Comrat lyceum adopts Mpay for transparent parental contributions

The "Nicolai Tretiacov" Theoretical Lyceum in Comrat has successfully implemented a system for collecting voluntary payments from parents through the MPay electronic system. Since the beginning of this school year, over 270,000 lei have been collected in a fast and transparent manner. A portion of these funds was used to purchase vests featuring the lyceum emblem for all students.

515 accidents in nine months prompt new safety campaign

Occupational accidents remain a significant issue in the Republic of Moldova. In the first nine months of 2025, there were 515 reported incidents, resulting in the deaths of 56 individuals while performing their duties. Most of these tragedies occurred in sectors such as construction, transportation, agriculture, and trade, where intense physical work and failure to adhere to safety regulations heighten the risks.