Elon Musk's xAI acquires Twitter for $33 billion
American entrepreneur Elon Musk announced that his company, xAI, which specializes in artificial intelligence (AI), has acquired the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), which he also owns, for $33 billion.
Eliza Mihalache
Dorival Junior sacked after humiliating 1-4 defeat to Argentina
Dorival Junior has been dismissed as the head coach of Brazil’s national football team.
Dmitri Ciolacu
Istanbul erupts in protests over Erdogan rival’s arrest
Tens of thousands gathered in Istanbul on Saturday to protest the arrest and imprisonment of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the leading political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Russia launches massive drone strike on Ukraine, killing four
Over the course of last night, Russia launched a large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine, deploying more than 170 drones, including over 100 of the "Shahed" type, targeting the regions of Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytskyi.
USAID shut down: U.S. foreign aid faces major restructuring
The U.S. Department of State has officially notified Congress of the dissolution of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), according to a statement released on Friday, March 28.
Moldova completes EU screening on information society and media
The Republic of Moldova has successfully completed the bilateral screening process with the European Commission on Chapter 10 – Information Society and Media, marking a key milestone in its EU accession negotiations.
Moldova daylight saving time 2025: When clocks change
The Republic of Moldova will officially transition to daylight saving time overnight from Saturday, March 29, to Sunday, March 30.
How a Moldovan family-run snack factory is growing with state support
A family running an extruded snack business has become the first recipient of state investment support. The entrepreneur received 30 million lei (€1,500,000), which represents half of the planned investment. Of this amount, 7.5 million lei (€380,000) will be provided as a non-repayable grant, while the remainder will be offered in the form of tax breaks.
Maria Brînca
Zelensky rejects U.S. mineral deal over Ukraine’s EU path
President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that Ukraine would reject any agreement on mineral resource rights that might endanger its EU integration.
Daniela Savin
Norway will allocate $285 million for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in the Republic of Moldova
Norway will allocate over $285 million for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in the Republic of Moldova in 2025, the Norwegian government announced, according to The Kyiv Independent.
Two consulates of the Republic of Moldova will be opened in the US
Two general consulates of the Republic of Moldova will be inaugurated in the US on March 29, during the working visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, and the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu. The first will be opened in Sacramento and the second in Chicago, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Legislative from Chișinău.
Moldovan president discussed with the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
During his first official visit to the country, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp spoke with President Maia Sandu about the Republic of Moldova's efforts to promote social cohesion, good interethnic understanding, and the preservation of minority languages and cultures within a democratic and inclusive framework.