Moldova pork: Repopulation after african swine fever cull

The two farms affected by African Swine Fever, where approximately 118,000 pigs were culled, will begin repopulation by importing piglets that could be slaughtered starting this autumn.

Russia launches missile attack on Kharkiv, killing one and injuring dozens

A person was killed, and at least 57 others, including five children, were injured in a missile attack by Russia on Kharkiv on the morning of April 18, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.

US and Ukraine sign deal on mineral resources, strategic ties

The United States and Ukraine have signed a memorandum of understanding that opens the path to a bilateral agreement regarding the exploitation of Ukraine’s mineral resources.

Giorgia Meloni’s White House visit sparks EU concern

After her meeting at the White House with Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni returned to Rome with a list of ambitious promises.

Russia will try to influence elections in Moldova, warns President Maia Sandu

The Russian Federation will try again to interfere in the elections in the Republic of Moldova, and the stakes would be the installation of a Kremlin-loyal leadership in Chisinau. The head of state said in a show on Jurnal TV that such a change involves major security risks for both our country and Ukraine.

Moldovan president highlights Moldova's crisis; experts back pro-European unity in elections

President Maia Sandu’s speech in Parliament confirms Moldova’s grave pre-election situation—marked by foreign interference, vote buying, and drifting from the EU path, says WatchDog expert Andrei Curăraru. He urges true pro-European parties to unite to keep EU integration on track.

Parliamentary elections set for September 28. CEC says all parties have enough time to prepare

Parliament has set September 28 as the date for early parliamentary elections, and the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) is now tasked with drafting the necessary documents. CEC Vice President Pavel Postica stated on Radio Moldova's "Zi de Zi" program that the commission has sufficient time to prepare and is already working with various authorities to prevent any negative influence on the electoral process.

Evghenia Guțul remains under house arrest following the Court of Appeal's decision

The Bashkan of Gagauzia, Evghenia Guțul, remains under house arrest. A decision to this effect was made today, April 17, by magistrates from the Court of Appeal, who rejected the prosecutors' request to place her in preventive arrest and the lawyers' request to release her from house arrest.

The Holy Light from Jerusalem will be brought to Chisinau by both Metropolitanates

The Holy Light from Jerusalem will arrive in the Republic of Moldova this year, on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The Holy Fire will be brought by delegations of both Orthodox Metropolitanate in the country.

Socialists propose a joint platform for free elections. Analyst: It is an attempt to undermine the vote

The Bloc of Communists and Socialists (BCS) is calling for the creation of a National Platform for Free and Fair Elections, inviting all Moldovan political parties, especially those in opposition, to join. According to the BCS parliamentary faction leader, the platform aims to unite political forces to prevent possible electoral fraud. However, political analyst Nicolae Negru sees the move as part of a broader Moscow-inspired strategy to cast doubt on the upcoming election results.

Moldova has made moderate progress in social protection and employment

The Republic of Moldova is currently at a "moderate level of preparation" for integration into the European Union regarding social protection and employment. This was stated by Cristina Jandîc, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, during the "Noi si Europa" show on Radio Moldova. She noted that recent discussions in Brussels, which were part of the bilateral screening process, specifically addressed this area. European officials have expressed appreciation for the progress made by the authorities in Chișinău.

Official // Parliamentary elections set for September 28, 2025

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova has announced that the parliamentary elections will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025. This decision received support from 57 deputies. The official document will be published in the Official Gazette, after which the decision will formally come into effect.