Dozens of people gathered in front of the Moldovan Embassy in Moscow to protest the detention of the Bashkan of Gagauzia, Evghenia Guțul. The action, organized by representatives of the Moldovan and Gagauz diaspora, was authorized by the Russian authorities.

The Republic of Moldova will continue to benefit from electricity imported from Romania at a capped price, due to the extension of the Emergency Ordinance adopted by the authorities in Bucharest. State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, Constantin Borosan, stated that the measure continues to allow the purchase of electricity at capped prices, below the ceiling set by the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) of the Republic of Moldova.

Citizens will receive warnings about emergencies and disasters via mobile phones. The Parliament ratified today a loan agreement from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the implementation of the Strengthening Moldova's Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Project.

The Republic of Moldova is in an active and rapid process of European integration with prospects of achieving a favorable result at the end of the current commission, along with Montenegro and North Macedonia, after the cluster negotiations and the completion of the legislative screening stage, says the MEP of the Renew group, Dan Barna. In an interview for Teleradio-Moldova in Brussels, the MEP stated that our country "is much more advanced in terms of the stage of preparations than Ukraine", emphasizing the real opportunity of a "union of Romania with the Republic of Moldova, under the EU umbrella" in 2030.

Oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, who is wanted internationally, allegedly obtained a new Mexican identity in 2024. According to a ZdG investigation, he holds a passport, birth certificate and identity card issued in the name of Vito Perez Gonzalez, and the documents were delivered to an address in Dubai.

Radio Moldova is celebrating, on Thursday, 75 years of Radio Theatre – an epic of sound and image that has reached the homes and souls of listeners across the country. Directors, playwrights, actors and theatre critics will gather at a Gala Show to celebrate this cultural tradition, said Ludmila Alexei, producer of the show “Teatrul la Microfon” in the program “Dimineata cu Radio Moldova”.

The screening of a new cluster of chapters on the Republic of Moldova's integration into the EU - Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth - begins today in Brussels. According to the Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, in the next two days, we will discuss information society and media.

The analysis of a new group of chapters on the Republic of Moldova's integration into the EU - Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth - begins today in Brussels. According to the Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, in the next two days will discuss information society and media.

At least 24 employees of the Placement Center for People with Disabilities in Bădiceni, Soroca, will be sanctioned, and the institution will undergo reshuffles, announced the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, on the"Rezoomat" show on Rlive. According to him, the ministry started a deeper analysis of the situation, after a journalistic investigation revealed serious abuses against the center's beneficiaries.

Several charter flights from Chișinău to tourist destinations in Egypt were canceled on the evening of March 26 due to the non-payment of financial obligations by some business partners in the tourism sector. The information was confirmed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which was officially notified of these changes.

Road traffic will be partially restricted on Thursday, March 27, on Alexandr Pușkin Str. in Chișinău, on the section between București str. and 31 August 1989 str. The Chisinau City Hall announced that the measure will be applied between 11:00 and 14:00, for the inauguration of the Queen Maria Monument, in the square of the "Gheorghe Asachi" Theoretical Lyceum.

On March 27, it turns 107 years since 1918, when the Sfatul Țării (Council of the Country) voted for the Union of Bessarabia with Romania. This was the first of the historical provinces to join Romania. Later that year, the other Romanian provinces—Transylvania, Crișana, Banat, Maramureș, and Bukovina—also joined and created Greater Romania.

French President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders of the Coalition of the Willing on Thursday, March 27. The Paris meeting will focus on short-term military support for Kiev and long-term security guarantees "that the armies of European countries can offer," Macron said.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have rejected the accusations made by the Russian Ministry of Defense, which asserts that Ukraine violated the ceasefire conditions regarding energy infrastructure.

Sergiu Stanciu has resigned from his role as secretary of the Supervisory and Development Council (CSD) of Teleradio-Moldova. The announcement was made on Tuesday, March 26, at the conclusion of the Council meeting.

The Children’s Ombudsman has taken note of three serious incidents that have recently emerged in the media, sparking public concern.

The amendment proposing the sanctioning of online disinformation, which had been criticized by civil society, has been withdrawn, according to Olesea Stamate, vice-president of the Party of Action and Solidarity.

On Wednesday, March 26, the People's Assembly of Gagauzia (APG) adopted a statement expressing unanimous support for the autonomy’s Bashkan, Evghenia Guțul, who was detained by law enforcement the previous day.

Former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova, Vladimir Plahotniuc, who is wanted internationally, is listed in Interpol’s database under multiple identities, including one linked to a Mexican passport. The information was confirmed by Minister of Internal Affairs Daniela Misail-Nichitin.

Approximately 6 in 10 students passed the national pretest in mathematics conducted on February 27, 2025, as shown by data analyzed by the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation.

The U.S. administration is currently reviewing Russia's preconditions for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, as stated by President Donald Trump.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine expects the ceasefire agreement in the Black Sea and the cessation of attacks on energy infrastructure to take effect starting March 25, following two days of negotiations in Saudi Arabia.

On Tuesday, the United States announced that, following negotiations held in Saudi Arabia from March 23 to 25, separate agreements were concluded with Ukraine and Russia.

On Tuesday, the U.S. government announced that it is reviewing Romania's recent inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to ensure that the country's security standards meet the program's strict requirements.

The Moldovan government is preparing a regulation to enable authorities to block access to websites on the grounds that they contain information linked to criminal activity.

Corneliu Durnescu has resigned as Deputy General Director of Teleradio-Moldova after serving for three years as head of the public television channel Moldova 1.

Romania remains a trusted partner of the Republic of Moldova and will continue to provide tangible support in key areas such as energy, infrastructure, and economic development.

Ukrainian and U.S. officials are holding another round of negotiations in the capital of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, BBC reports.

Over 1,100 people have been detained in Turkey following protests sparked by the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, the main political challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

A citizen of the Republic of Moldova is among those seriously injured in an armed attack on a United Nations base in Deir al-Balah, in the Gaza Strip, on March 19.

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, representing both the Republican and Democratic parties, has called on President Donald Trump’s administration to seize all of Russia’s frozen assets, estimated at over $300 billion, and use them to support Ukraine.

President Maia Sandu has convened the Supreme Security Council on March 25 to discuss measures aimed at strengthening the security of the electoral process, according to the Presidency.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Ukraine have finalized an agreement on mineral resource extraction, which is set to be signed soon, Unian reports.

The Promo-LEX Association believes that the proposed amendments to draft law no. 381 on the sanctioning of hate speech and the introduction of a contravention for “online disinformation” are premature and could have negative effects on the application of existing legislation. In an opinion addressed to the Parliament's Legal, Appointments, and Immunities Committee, the association points out that legislative interventions should be made only after a detailed assessment of the impact of the current regulations.

Real estate agents could be required to obtain professional certification to operate legally, according to a bill filed by PAS deputies. The initiative aims to regulate this field and increase transparency in real estate transactions through a series of measures designed to protect clients from potential abuses.

The Ministry of Environment assures that the process of burying pigs from the farm in the village of Roșcani, Anenii Noi district, is being carried out in safe conditions for the population and the environment. According to the institution, the chosen land is the local landfill, where the predominantly clayey soil layer limits the risk of groundwater contamination, and the perimeter is not in the protection zone of the Bîc River.

The acting President of the Senate of Romania, Mircea Abrudean, will pay an official visit to the Republic of Moldova on Tuesday. At the Parliament, the Romanian official will meet the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu. Afterwards, the two presidents will hold a press statement.

On the right bank of the Dniester, European aid will reach all citizens, including in the form of compensation for electricity tariffs by the end of the year.“We will cover tariff increases,” assured Minister Alexei Buzu. People welcomed this decision, although the exact mechanism through which EU funds will be distributed has not yet been announced. In just one week, the European Union provided Moldova with financial assistance equivalent to what is usually allocated over four years: 250 million euros. Experts warn that the funds must be managed "responsibly," while Ursula von der Leyen sent a clear message: Brussels will support Moldova’s integration into the European energy market to eliminate dependence on Russia. "Moscow uses energy as a tool for blackmail, as it did in its relationship with the European Union," wrote the President of the European Commission on X.

About 48,000 students from all over the country are participating in the pre-tests organized by the Ministry of Education and Research and the National Agency for Curriculum and Assessment (ANCE) between March 24 and April 4. The testing aims to determine the students' level of preparation for the national exams.

The 2024-2025 heating season is closed. Starting today, March 24, all consumers connected to the centralized heating system in Chisinau can request the cessation of the delivery of heating agent.

Russian and Ukrainian officials are set to discuss ending the war during US-brokered talks in Saudi Arabia. It is already known that delegations from Moscow and Kiev will speak to US officials in separate rooms, with talks with Ukraine starting as early as Sunday. However, the Kremlin, whose representatives are due to start talks on Monday, is playing down expectations for a quick resolution to the conflict, warning that “difficult negotiations” lie ahead.

The villages of Varnița and Copanca can use electricity delivered through the power grid on the right bank of the Nistru. The constructed power grids are fully functional. The conditions of their use are to be coordinated with the power grid operator serving the two villages and approved by the authorities. Residents of the villages share different opinions. While some say they do not want to connect to the new networks, others claim that they would like the two banks to join.

After a long period when Moldovan apples were exported only to the CIS countries, in the last two years the Republic of Moldova has delivered apples to over 30 world countries. Last year, apple exports increased by 12 percent compared to 2023, and deliveries to the EU increased by 87%. Moldova is the second export destination, according to data from the Moldova Fruct Association. Also, the Indian market, which has a great potential of over 1.4 billion consumers, was opened in February.

Meteorology is a field full of responsibilities and challenges, where specialists from the State Hydrometeorological Service of the Republic of Moldova face the challenge of providing accurate forecasts every day. Although their forecasts have a high degree of accuracy, outdated equipment and low salaries represent significant obstacles.

The road crossing the Zaim and Sălcuța localities in Căușeni district is being repaired. This segment of road has not been rehabilitated for more than three decades. It is said to have deteriorated due to the traffic of heavy vehicles. Locals are waiting for the works to be completed soon so that they will no longer have to repair their cars.

Over 10,000 poplars were planted in the village of Pîrîta, Dubăsari district, as part of the national afforestation campaign "Forest Generation". According to the Ministry of Environment, the action was made possible thanks to the "Donate for a Greener Future" initiative, through which people contributed to collecting the funds necessary to purchase the seedlings.

Over 6,800 people benefited from cardiovascular surgeries last year, which were financially covered by the mandatory health insurance funds. According to the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM), over 417 million lei were directed from the mandatory health insurance funds for this purpose.

Ukrainian students, who have taken refuge in our country, study in their educational institutions thanks to EDUTechLab, opened in the "Dmitri Mavrodi" Lyceum in Comrat. The center hosts 45 students from abroad, 34 of whom are from Ukraine.

Dozens of residents from Comrat took part in the environmental campaign "Let’s Make Our City More Beautiful." They collected waste near the Ialpug River and planted around 200 trees. The event was organized by the Municipality of Comrat and GIZ Moldova.

The beauty and power of authentic poetry resonated across university halls, high schools, schools, libraries, and museums.