Trump’s first address to Congress: Key points and reactions

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered his first address to Congress since returning to the White House, marking 44 days into his new term.

U.S. and Ukraine near minerals deal after failed White House talks

The U.S. administration and Ukraine plan to sign a minerals agreement after Friday's Oval Office talks failed, sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, Reuters reports.

The Republic of Moldova imported over 60% of the energy consumed in February

In February 2025, SA Energocom purchased about 403,000 MWh of electricity from both the local and imported markets at a weighted average price of €137.53 per MWh, which is below the ceiling set by ANRE, €145 per MWh.

ANSP: Six out of 10 patients with acute respiratory infections are children

Over the past week, approximately 10,300 cases of acute upper respiratory tract infections were reported in the Republic of Moldova, with six out of ten patients being children. According to the National Public Health Agency, the level of morbidity was classified as medium intensity, which is 2% lower than the previous week but shows a 40% increase compared to the same period last season.

51 kilometers of irrigation networks will be built in two villages in Ștefan Vodă under the World Bank-funded AGGRI project

In the context of ongoing droughts and high temperatures that are significantly impacting farmers, residents of the villages of Căplani and Crocmaz in the Ștefan Vodă district will soon benefit from a modern irrigation system. Rehabilitation of the existing system is set to begin in a few weeks and is being funded by the World Bank.

Experts: Suspension of military aid to Ukraine increases also risks for the Republic of Moldova

US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine could significantly complicate the situation on the front lines, even though Kyiv currently has some reserves of weapons, according to expert Anatol Țăranu. He says that this development could increase the risk of the Russian army advancing in several directions, particularly toward the Mykolaiv and Odesa regions, which would heighten the danger for the Republic of Moldova.

Trump suspends military aid for Ukraine, seeks "commitment for peace"

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to suspend military aid deliveries to Ukraine until the Kyiv administration shows a "commitment to peace." A White House official announced this decision, which was reported by international media on the night of March 4.

Marcel Dumbravan is the new acting head of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office

Dumbravan Marcel was appointed as the interim head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA). This decision was approved by the Superior Council of Prosecutors on Tuesday, March 3.

Ministry of Health will purchase a batch of vaccine against meningococcal disease

The Republic of Moldova will acquire a batch of vaccines to prevent meningococcal infections and the complications associated with this disease. This decision follows the registration of five cases of infection in children aged 1 to 9 within the first two months of this year, specifically in Chisinau, Balti, Ialoveni, and Criuleni.

The Republic of Moldova will access the EU Cybersecurity Reserve

The Republic of Moldova will access the EU Cybersecurity Reserve, a support mechanism for incident response and immediate recovery after significant and large-scale cybersecurity incidents.

General Prosecutor accepted the resignation of Veronica Dragalin. CSP could designate an interim on March 4

The General Prosecutor Ion Munteanu, accepted the request for resignation of the head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA), Veronica Dragalin. Employment relationships will be stopped starting March 5. The information was confirmed for Teleradio-Moldova by the spokesperson of the General Prosecutor's Office, Violina Moraru.

European course of the Republic of Moldova risks being blocked in the absence of political will, former chief negotiator at the EU

The Republic of Moldova cannot advance on the European path in the absence of internal political will, warns the former chief negotiator in the EU, Leonard Orban. During the show "Zi de ZI" from Radio Moldova, he explained that, although accession to the European Union is an objective in the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, the process can be slowed down or even blocked in the absence of a firm commitment from the leadership in Chisinau.