Moldova maintains 3% margin cap for First Home program through 2026

The Moldovan Government has officially maintained the maximum interest rate margin for the "First Home" (Prima Casă) state-guaranteed loan program at 3% for 2026.

Moldovan authorities investigate brutal teen assault in Ialoveni after viral video

Moldovan police and education officials have launched a dual investigation after two teenage girls physically assaulted a 13-year-old peer in the Ialoveni district.

Former Gagauzia speaker Dmitri Constantinov flees to Transnistria ahead of 12-year prison sentence

Dmitri Constantinov, the former Speaker of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia, fled to the breakaway Transnistrian region on December 25, just one day before being sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Trump confirms first direct US strike on Venezuelan soil targeting drug cartels

US President Donald Trump has publicly confirmed a direct military strike on a target inside Venezuela, marking a historic escalation in US-led anti-narcotics operations. The announcement came Monday, December 29, ahead of a high-level meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.

Moldova's Parliament divided over resolution to support Trump’s Ukraine peace plan

Moldova’s Socialist Party (PSRM) has formally proposed a parliamentary resolution to support U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine. The move has sparked a sharp geopolitical debate in Chisinau, highlighting the deep divisions within the country's leadership regarding regional security.

China simulates total blockade of Taiwan in massive 'Justice Mission 2025' drills

China launched missiles toward Taiwan on Tuesday and deployed amphibious assault ships, bombers, and warships around the island. This marks the second day of Beijing’s most extensive military exercises to date, designed to simulate a total blockade of Taiwan.

Bulgaria set to join Eurozone on January 1 amid political transition

Bulgarian banks, retailers, and consumers are bracing for the retirement of the national currency, the leva. To facilitate the reconfiguration of digital systems, card payments, online purchases, and ATM withdrawals will be temporarily suspended during New Year’s Eve.

Moldova secures ownership of Odessa sanatorium after Ukraine Supreme Court ruling

The Republic of Moldova has officially secured ownership of nine real estate assets within the "Moldova" Sanatorium complex in Odessa. The decision was delivered on December 17 by the Economic Cassation Court of the Supreme Court of Ukraine and confirmed by Chisinau authorities today.

Moldova’s public debt hits €6.2 billion as government approves new 2026–2028 management plan

Moldova’s public debt reached €6.19 billion (approx. 121.4 billion MDL) by the end of 2024, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the previous year. To address the rising burden, the Government approved a medium-term state debt management program for 2026–2028 during its December 29 session.

Moldova launches first regional V2G pilot to turn electric vehicles into grid suppliers

Moldova is transforming electric vehicles (EVs) from simple energy consumers into mobile storage units. The government has approved the first innovative pilot project within its "Energy Sandbox" to test Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology.

Russia demands Ukraine withdraw from Donbas to secure peace deal

The Kremlin stated on Monday that Ukraine must withdraw its troops from the remaining parts of the Donbas region under its control if it seeks peace. Moscow warned that failure to reach an agreement could result in Kyiv losing even more territory.

Moldovan rescue teams respond to over 80 emergencies amid severe wind gusts

Moldova's General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) responded to over 80 incidents in the last 24 hours. Emergency teams were deployed to 34 locations specifically to manage the aftermath of gale-force winds.