Romania scrambles jets after drone penetrates airspace from Moldova

The Ministry of National Defence in Bucharest has confirmed a drone incident on the border, reporting that an aerial vehicle penetrated Romanian airspace by 8 km last night.

Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to secure World Cup finals spot

Scotland have secured a vital place in the football World Cup European Qualifiers following a dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark. Steve Clarke's side needed a win in their final Group C match to reach the World Cup finals.

Moldova mandates competitive gas market for large businesses by 2026

Moldova’s gas market liberalisation is entering its critical phase, with mandatory changes set to take effect for large gas consumers in 2026.

Russian schools instructed to promote military recruitment to parents

Sources have told the Verstka publication that schools in Russia's Voronezh region were instructed to conduct an information campaign among students' parents, encouraging them to enlist for service in the Ukraine conflict.

Ilie Ilașcu, political prisoner, betrayed by Moldovan security

lie Ilașcu was an "unfearing man with a heart of iron, who resisted torture and betrayal," states writer Dumitru Crudu.

Moldova accelerates reforms for EU accession by 2030, says Munteanu

The Republic of Moldova is accelerating reforms and preparations for EU accession by 2030.

Chișinău hosts SEE Media Forum: Pressures on the media highlighted

Chisinau served as the meeting point for several journalists from both our country and abroad for two days. They gathered for the South-Eastern Europe Media Forum (SEEMF), which this year focused on the theme "The enemies of the media and how to deal with them." During the forum, participants discussed the growing pressures on free media and explored new trends in investigative journalism.

Cameras around former National Hotel will stream directly to Police

The former "National" hotel, a dilapidated building located in the center of Chisinau, will be monitored by video surveillance, with the footage being transmitted to the police. This decision was approved by the Commission for Emergencies of the Chisinau municipality on November 18. According to the municipality, this measure aims to enhance security in the area, which has seen several tragic incidents over the years.

Brussels talks reaffirm Government’s European agenda

The Government of the Republic of Moldova is advancing its reform agenda and enhancing European support on multiple fronts, including negotiations for EU accession and security cooperation, as well as adopting the expertise of more established candidate countries. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu recently met in Brussels with key officials, including the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa; the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas; European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos; and the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milojko Spajić. During these discussions, he emphasized Chisinau's commitment to transforming the Republic of Moldova into a modern and resilient European state.

Gas prices may fall in 2026

Gas prices may decrease in 2026; however, authorities caution that any current estimates would be speculative. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy and the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) emphasize that many misleading narratives have surfaced regarding this issue, which can distort public perception.

Security Forum 2025: “Moldova has become a successful testing ground for counterattack strategies”

Before the parliamentary elections on September 28, the Republic of Moldova was often viewed solely as a victim of cyber attacks, described as "a laboratory where Russia perfects its hybrid strategies before exporting them further." However, this perception has changed. Chisinau is now recognized as a successful testing ground for counterattack strategies. This was stated by Stanislav Secrieru, the Presidential Advisor for Defense and Security, during the Moldova 2025 Security Forum held on November 18 and 19 in the capital.

Higher number of respiratory infections reported in the last week

The National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) has reported a rise in respiratory infections over the past week. From November 10 to 16, 1,693 cases of acute upper respiratory tract infections (AURT) were recorded, with the majority occurring in children. This marks a 9.4% increase compared to the previous week.