Moldova tourism sees 44% surge, demands new digital platform

Employers' associations in Moldova are strongly encouraging the establishment of a National Tourism Platform, viewing it as a critical instrument for modernizing and accelerating the digitalization of the country's booming tourism industry.

Moldova corruption runs deep, say experts: Education and digitalization are key

Corruption permeates all sectors in the Republic of Moldova, occurring wherever human interaction exists.

Moldova faces historic $1.15 billion budget deficit amid slow 2.4% economic growth

The Republic of Moldova’s economy remains highly vulnerable due to a slow pace of economic growth, currently estimated at just 2.4% for the next year, warns Marin Gospodarenco, the Executive Director of the Economica Analytical Center.

Zelensky lists key candidates to replace Chief of Staff Yermak

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during an online briefing on Monday, December 8, presented a list of candidates to replace his Chief of Staff, Andriy Yermak, who recently resigned following a corruption scandal.

30% of Moldova students use AI; state lacks national plagiarism defense

Nearly 30% of Moldova students utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to produce their academic papers, yet the state currently lacks a centralized, national mechanism for detecting AI plagiarism.

Moldova risks losing 64 historic manor houses to inaction

The Republic of Moldova risks losing some of its most valuable historical monuments, including a significant number of its 64 historic manor houses, almost half of which are in a critical stage of degradation.

US pressure on Ukraine to cede Donbas stalls peace talks

Negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, based on a peace plan proposed by the United States, have stalled over the fate of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, a senior European official told Politico.

Mamdani, advocate for affordable housing, moves to Gracie Mansion

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Monday that he will vacate his modest, rent-stabilized apartment in the borough of Queens to move into the luxurious official residence in Manhattan reserved for the chief executive of the city.

New EU regulation speeds up return of illegal migrants with stricter rules

A new EU return regulation, designed to accelerate and streamline the procedures for the repatriation of illegal migrants from the territories of EU Member States, was approved by the EU Council on December 8.

Saharna manor faces ruin as owner resides overseas

Many visitors come to the village of Saharna in the Rezina District to see the famous monastery, but few are aware that, on the village's periphery, stands the historic Apostolopulo Estate, built in the 19th century.

Moldova expands its tourism offer as more foreign visitors are drawn to local wines and cuisine

Moldovan tourism achieved its highest performance in recent years in 2025, surpassing the goals set in the Reform Agenda. The number of international tourists increased by 28.8%, while domestic tourism grew by 21.2%.

EU Council approves european defence programme: Extended support for Moldova and Ukraine

On December 8, the Council of the European Union approved the European Defence Industrial Programme (EDIP), which is a €1.5 billion initiative aimed at enhancing the European defence industry's capacity to respond effectively from 2025 to 2027. Alongside increased support for Ukraine, the programme also allocates additional funding for the Republic of Moldova as part of a joint procurement effort.