Trump's 15% tariff and the future of EU trade

Thursday, August 7th, was a day of mourning for European industries, businesses, and manufacturers.

Israel's war on Hamas: Gaza City offensive looms

Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan to destroy the radical Islamist movement Hamas and take control of Gaza City, according to international agencies AP and Reuters, who announced the decision on Friday, August 8.

NBM shifts policy to boost economic growth

Inflation is expected to continue its decline in the coming months, and financing costs will fall after the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) decided to lower its monetary policy rate.

France battles largest wildfire in decades

France is battling its largest wildfire in decades. At least one person is dead and 13 are injured, including residents and firefighters.

Trump to host Armenia-Azerbaijan peace summit

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Friday he will host Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for a "historic peace summit" aimed at ending the long-standing conflict between the two countries.

ANRE revokes Moldovagaz license amid Russian accusations

Russia’s Gazprom energy giant, the majority shareholder of SA Moldovagaz, is accusing Moldovan authorities of "deliberately destroying" its subsidiary in Chișinău.

Ballon d’Or 2024: Dembélé, Yamal headline 30-man shortlist

The list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d'Or has been announced. Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal are among the top contenders, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has the most nominated players, with nine.

Milsami secures stunning comeback win with nine players

Milsami Orhei secured a 3-2 victory against AC Virtus in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round.

Experts: Putin's peace offer masks Ukraine's capitulation

Russia will likely try to use the upcoming summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to convince the U.S. president of its good intentions for peace, while continuing to pursue maximalist goals—the total capitulation of Ukraine, according to several experts cited by the Russian service of The Moscow Times.

Fruit and veggie prices up; berries cost twice as much as in 2024

In the first half of this year, agricultural product prices rose by an average of over 28%. This increase was primarily driven by higher prices for fruits and vegetables. The data, presented by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), indicated that the highest price increases were recorded for berries, which doubled compared to 2024.

Fines may curb vote fraud: “A 10,000 lei bribe isn’t worth a 40,000 lei fine”

Voter corruption is one of the most significant vulnerabilities in the electoral process in the Republic of Moldova, according to WatchDog expert Alexandru Bot. This statement comes in the wake of numerous searches conducted by law enforcement on Thursday, August 7, as part of an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the “Taito” application. In an interview with Moldova 1, Bot emphasized that the procedural actions being taken, including searches and efforts to counter digital tools that can influence voting, are “part of a series of preventive measures” that authorities must consistently implement.

Defense Minister, new U.S. diplomat in Chișinău discuss National Army modernization

The Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi, and Nick Pietrowicz, the Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in the Republic of Moldova, who has recently begun his mandate, discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation in defense. They also addressed the joint projects being implemented to modernize the National Army.