Igor Grosu

Escalating drone incursions and NATO air policing in Black

75 clusters · 849 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Tulcea: Suspected drone falls near Plauru causing fire

The frequency of drone-related incidents in the Black Sea region has increased, escalating diplomatic tensions between Bucharest and Moscow. In Romania, authorities have reported 129 drones or fragments falling within th

Moldova local government administrative reform

11 clusters · 18 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Moldova proposes replacing 32 districts with three administrative regions

The Republic of Moldova is undergoing a local public administration reform focused on voluntary amalgamation to strengthen community resource management. In Călărași, the city and 16 surrounding localities approved a mer

Back-to-school preparations and support in Europe

26 clusters · 190 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Romania debates mandatory school uniforms amid budget concerns

As the 2026/2027 academic year begins, European regions face mounting financial and logistical pressures. In Romania, local initiatives like the ‘First Backpack’ programs in Brașov, Șelimbăr, and Lugoj aim to ease the tr

25th anniversary of September 11 commemorations

41 clusters · 1454 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: September 11 anniversary marks shift from national unity to political division

The 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks was marked by solemn commemorations at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. At the 9/11 Memorial in New York, thousands gathered for the annual readin

Moldova National Wine Day celebrations

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Chisinau to host National Wine Day and autumn fairs in October 2026

Moldova is preparing for its 25th National Wine Day, scheduled for October 3 and 4, 2026. Organizers aim to set a Guinness World Record by forming the “world’s largest human image of a grapevine” in Chisinau’s Great Nati

Moldovan political and judicial reform tensions

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Moldova opposition initiates procedure to suspend President Maia Sandu

President Maia Sandu has emphasized that judicial reform and establishing the rule of law are among the most difficult tasks in Moldova’s pursuit of European Union accession. While public trust in the judiciary is rising

Moldovan fuel price and VAT debate

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Moldova fuel price hikes to generate 1 billion lei in extra VAT

In Moldova, political pressure has mounted to address rising fuel costs through tax reform. The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) has urged Parliament to consider reducing the Value Added Tax (VAT) on

Moldova infrastructure, fiscal, and administrative reforms

225 clusters · 387 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Moldova faces rising government debt servicing costs

In mid-September 2026, the Moldovan government moved to centralize the implementation of strategic national infrastructure projects by proposing a new state entity, ‘Moldova Project’. This office, suggested by Prime Mini

Moldova EU integration and diplomatic efforts

12 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Moldova advances EU accession and UN presidency candidacy

Moldova continues to advance its European Union integration through intensified diplomatic engagement and reform efforts. EU Commissioner Marta Kos has identified Moldova as a ‘best performer’ among leading candidates, a

Peace Day observance in Chișinău

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Chișinău students celebrate International Day of Peace

Students at the Spiridon Vangheli Primary School in Chișinău observed the International Day of Peace. The commemoration included performances of songs and dances focused on themes of solidarity, tolerance, and friendship

Moldova 35th Independence Day and National Army anniversary

11 clusters · 137 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Moldova hosts regional forums to mark 35 years of independence

Moldova is marking its 35th anniversary of independence through a series of cultural, historical, and political commemorations. As part of the “Independence that unites us – Moldova-35” programme, the National Library of

Moldovan labor and employer tax advocacy

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Moldovan unions and employers urge Parliament to reject proposed 12% income tax

The National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova (CNSM) initially proposed several amendments to the Labor Code to enhance employee rights. These proposals included increasing leave durations, removing probation per

Moldova-Türkiye economic relations

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Economic cooperation and budget management updates in Romania and Moldova

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced a goal to double bilateral trade with Türkiye to $2 billion within approximately two years. Current trade volumes are roughly $1 billion, making up about 5% of Moldova’s GDP