From Russia with embargo: How Moldova’s wine reached the world

Twenty years after Russia imposed a total ban on Moldovan wine, the industry has transformed from a Soviet-era bulk supplier into a high-value global competitor. On 27 March 2006, the Kremlin blocked imports citing "health concerns," a move widely interpreted by international observers as geopolitical retaliation.

Moldova’s e-prescription system serves 176,000 in February

More than 176,000 people in Moldova received compensated medicines and medical devices in February. These were issued through the "eRețeta" digital system, according to the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM).

US senators propose sanctions on Hungary over Russia energy ties

U.S. senators are moving to introduce a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting high-ranking Hungarian officials. The legislation focuses on those responsible for maintaining Russian energy imports and stalling European financial assistance to Ukraine.

Moldova marks 108 years since historic union with Romania

The northern city of Bălți hosted a series of commemorative events on Friday to mark 108 years since Bessarabia united with Romania. Local authorities, academics, and residents gathered to highlight the importance of national values and historical memory.

Moldova marks 108 years since historic 1918 union with Romania

Moldova marks the 108th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania today, an event historians describe as a "historical miracle" that ended a century of Russian imperial rule.

Moldova marks 20 years since Russia’s wine ban sparked EU pivot

Twenty years after Russia first banned Moldovan wine imports, the nation’s viticulture sector has transformed from a Moscow-dependent industry into a global competitor, experts say.

Ukraine faces June funding cliff as Western aid stalls

Ukraine risks exhausting its financial reserves for the war against Russia within the next two months. A convergence of geopolitical factors now threatens tens of billions of euros in critical international assistance.

Putin presses oligarchs for defense funds as budget deficit soars

President Vladimir Putin has urged Russian oligarchs to contribute to the country’s straining defense budget to sustain the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, according to reports cited by The Guardian.

Moldova to switch to Daylight Saving Time on Sunday

The Republic of Moldova will officially switch to Daylight Saving Time (DST) this weekend, setting clocks forward by one hour. At 03:00 on Sunday, 29 March, time will advance to 04:00.

Moldova to mandate country-of-origin labels in larger shops

Moldovan lawmakers approved a draft law on Thursday requiring grocery stores larger than 50 square metres to clearly display the country of origin for all food products. The initiative, proposed by the ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), aims to increase the visibility of local goods and help consumers make informed choices.

Vladimir Andronachi and Victor Osipov placed in 30-day preventive arrest

Former Democratic MP Vladimir Andronachi and former Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Victor Osipov, were placed in pretrial detention for 30 days.

Two men detained for spraying deputy Vasile Costiuc with water

Two men were detained after spraying water on the leader of the "Democracy at Home" Party, MP Vasile Costiuc. The incident happened on Wednesday evening, March 25. Law enforcement officials identified one of the suspects as being originally from the Transnistrian region. Costiuc believes he was targeted in an act of intimidation.