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.

The national campaign promoting university studies, "Study in Moldova," arrived in Soroca. Over a thousand young people from northern Moldova gathered in the square near the fortress.

Students of the "Aristotel" Republican Theoretical High School were given a challenge by the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Anca Dragu.

In Turkey, during nighttime protests against the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, 343 people were detained, according to Unian.

Individuals can financially support public schools in Moldova through the government's MPay electronic payment service.

Flights at London Heathrow Airport have resumed after a power outage caused by a nearby electrical substation fire led to its temporary closure on Friday, according to the BBC.

Entrepreneurs in Moldova are planning to create over 14,000 new jobs this year, with 80% of them expected to be in the private sector.

Orthodox Christians commemorate the 40 Holy Martyrs of Sebaste on Saturday, March 22. This is the most popular spring holiday, celebrated before Holy Easter.

On Friday, Germany approved a new military aid package for Ukraine, totaling €3 billion for the current year and an additional €8.25 billion for the 2026-2029 period, as reported by Agerpres with reference to AFP and Reuters.

Moldovan businessman Veaceslav Platon, wanted for an alleged conspiracy to launder $22 billion, loses his bid for bail in the UK, Reuters reports.

Russia has inflicted suffering on millions of Ukrainian children, violating their rights since the start of the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to a new report published on Friday by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as reported by Reuters.

A proposed amendment to Moldova’s Contravention Code seeks to impose sanctions on online disinformation, particularly during elections and national crises.

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, condemned the most recent wave of attacks launched by Russia against Ukraine.

Anesthetist Ecaterina Maniuc, who is suspected in the death of businesswoman Liubov Babuțchi, has been placed under house arrest for 30 days.

Moldovan deputy Irina Lozovan, accused of receiving $30,000 from the fugitive oligarch Ilan Șor to bribe the mayor of Ocnița, is reportedly unaccounted for, according to media sources.

"Squadra Azzurra" lost the first leg against Germany in the Nations League, and if they fail to turn the score around in the second leg, the Italians will be placed in the same group as Moldova for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, based on the draw conducted at the end of last year.

Three schools in the districts of Rîșcani, Ocnița, and Dondușeni are operating with a single class each, having only 4, 5, and 6 students respectively.

Heathrow Airport, the busiest in the UK, was temporarily closed on Friday, March 21, 2025, due to a major fire at an electrical substation in Hayes, located about 2.5 kilometers from the airport.

An exceptional European summit was held in Brussels yesterday, concluding late last night, focusing on EU security and the current situation in Ukraine.

The Trump administration is considering a potential delay in Romania’s admission to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, amid stricter immigration policies and heightened border security measures.

Historic moment for global sports! Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwe's Minister of Sport, is the first woman elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

The EU Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Jānis Mažeiks, visited the Transnistrian region on Thursday. The diplomat, accompanied by the team of the Delegation of the EU, visited communities, schools and businesses, reaffirming the European Union's commitment to dialogue, stability and peace, informs eu4moldova.eu.

Pistols, revolvers, carbines, and other firearms, a total of over 2,000 units, were destroyed by melting at a metallurgical plant in the village of Bulboaca, Anenii Noi district. These are weapons confiscated from criminals or voluntarily handed over by citizens due to malfunctions. The scrapping of the weapons cost 38 thousand dollars and was carried out with the financial assistance of the European Union and UNDP.

A new record in renewable energy production in the Republic of Moldova. On March 18, 29% of the energy consumed came from renewable sources, the Ministry of Energy informs. This refers only to Tuesday, when there were favorable weather conditions, but the average for 2024 was 16.7%.

The situation in the Republic of Moldova and the efforts made by the authorities to strengthen democracy and state institutions and maintain peace in the country were presented by Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, on the first day of the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament held in Strasbourg.

The authorities insist on creating the Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (PACCO), but the process is not being rushed, anticipating a longer transition period to identify the final formula of the new entity. Legal expert Alexandru Bot told Moldova 1 that anti-corruption actions need to be strengthened, and delay could affect the handling of cases, which is why the merger is not appropriate in an election year.

The team of sappers from the "Dacia" Motorized Infantry Brigade identified and neutralized on Wednesday 51 explosives in the village of Orac, Leova district.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained an agent of the Russian military intelligence service (GRU) near Odessa. He was a resident of the unrecognized Transnistrian region who was trying to obtain secret Ukrainian developments in the field of unmanned systems, the SBU reports on its Telegram account.

Deputy Alexandr Nesterovschi, sentenced to 12 years in prison for corruption, was placed on an international wanted list. The information was confirmed for Teleradio-Moldova by Viorel Cernăuțeanu, head of the General Police Inspectorate (IGP).

The Czech Republic reaffirms its support for the Republic of Moldova on its path to the European Union. Czech President Petr Pavel made this statement during a joint press conference with President Maia Sandu on Thursday in Chișinău. He emphasized that his country’s experience in the EU accession process could serve as an example for Moldova and pledged that Prague will continue to support this goal.

A nine-year-old girl died after she drowned in a water drainage canal in Chirca, Anenii Noi district. The tragedy occurred on the afternoon of March 19.