U.S. and Ukraine hold talks in Saudi Arabia for potential ceasefire

Ukrainian and U.S. officials are holding another round of negotiations in the capital of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, BBC reports.

Protests erupt in Turkey after mayor's detention, over 1,100 detained

Over 1,100 people have been detained in Turkey following protests sparked by the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, the main political challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

UN base in Gaza attacked: Moldova citizen among injured

A citizen of the Republic of Moldova is among those seriously injured in an armed attack on a United Nations base in Deir al-Balah, in the Gaza Strip, on March 19.

Maia Sandu convenes Supreme Security Council for electoral security

President Maia Sandu has convened the Supreme Security Council on March 25 to discuss measures aimed at strengthening the security of the electoral process, according to the Presidency.

U.S. senators urge Trump to seize Russia’s $300B assets for Ukraine

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, representing both the Republican and Democratic parties, has called on President Donald Trump’s administration to seize all of Russia’s frozen assets, estimated at over $300 billion, and use them to support Ukraine.

Trump announces U.S.-Ukraine mineral resources deal

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Ukraine have finalized an agreement on mineral resource extraction, which is set to be signed soon, Unian reports.

Promo-LEX criticizes the proposed amendments to the Contravention Code regarding hate speech and online disinformation

The Promo-LEX Association believes that the proposed amendments to draft law no. 381 on the sanctioning of hate speech and the introduction of a contravention for “online disinformation” are premature and could have negative effects on the application of existing legislation. In an opinion addressed to the Parliament's Legal, Appointments, and Immunities Committee, the association points out that legislative interventions should be made only after a detailed assessment of the impact of the current regulations.

PAS deputies propose stricter rules for real estate agents: mandatory authorization and electronic registry of transactions

Real estate agents could be required to obtain professional certification to operate legally, according to a bill filed by PAS deputies. The initiative aims to regulate this field and increase transparency in real estate transactions through a series of measures designed to protect clients from potential abuses.

The Ministry of Environment reacts to concerns about the burial of pigs

The Ministry of Environment assures that the process of burying pigs from the farm in the village of Roșcani, Anenii Noi district, is being carried out in safe conditions for the population and the environment. According to the institution, the chosen land is the local landfill, where the predominantly clayey soil layer limits the risk of groundwater contamination, and the perimeter is not in the protection zone of the Bîc River.

Acting President of the Romanian Senate, expected to visit Chisinau

The acting President of the Senate of Romania, Mircea Abrudean, will pay an official visit to the Republic of Moldova on Tuesday. At the Parliament, the Romanian official will meet the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu. Afterwards, the two presidents will hold a press statement.

Pre-tests for 9th and 12th graders start today

About 48,000 students from all over the country are participating in the pre-tests organized by the Ministry of Education and Research and the National Agency for Curriculum and Assessment (ANCE) between March 24 and April 4. The testing aims to determine the students' level of preparation for the national exams.

Heating season ends in Chisinau

The 2024-2025 heating season is closed. Starting today, March 24, all consumers connected to the centralized heating system in Chisinau can request the cessation of the delivery of heating agent.