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VIDEO // Environment minister says there is no danger to water supply in Moldovan capital, authorities constantly monitor situation on Dniester

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 23:40
The water supply of the Chisinau municipality is not currently at risk and the results of the water quality tests are good. Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder has made statements to this effect, who is at the water intake station for the capital, where additional protective bar...

Moldovan government establishes environmental alert status for Dniester River basin; PM says authorities take this decision to prevent any risk to population’s health

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 23:20
The government has established an environmental alert status for the Dniester River basin for 15 days, starting from 16 March 2026. The decision is based on the analysis of risk indicators carried out by the responsible institutions and on the requests submitted today to the Nati...

PM says Russia’s war against Ukraine has more and more consequences affecting Moldova directly

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 23:10
Russia’s war against Ukraine continues to have direct effects on Moldova. The attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has triggered a wave of pollution along the Dniester River, which has reached Moldovan territory and is affecting water sources in the north of the ...

Interventions on Dniester: new anti-pollution dam to be installed in north Moldova settlement

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 23:00
A new protective dam will be installed at the Cusernita water intake station on the Dniester River, in order to limit the effects of oil pollution caused by the attack on the Novodnestrovsk hydroelectric complex in Ukraine. In the next 24 hours, the authorities will also install ...

Government restricts Dniester water usage as oil spill threatens regional supplies

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 22:10
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has convened an emergency Cabinet meeting to approve a 15-day environmental state of emergency for the Dniester River basin. The decision follows a significant oil spill triggered by a Russian military strike on the Novodnistrovsk hydroelectric plant.

Moldova declares environmental state of emergency following Russian strike on Dniester infrastructure

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 22:10
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has convened an emergency Cabinet meeting to approve a 15-day environmental state of emergency for the Dniester River basin. The decision follows a significant oil spill triggered by a Russian military strike on the Novodnistrovsk hydroelectric plant.

Diplomatic deadlock: Tehran and Washington reject ceasefire talks amid Hormuz blockade

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 21:50
Diplomatic efforts by Middle Eastern nations to halt the escalating war between the United States and Iran have collapsed. Both Washington and Tehran officially rejected negotiations, sources told Reuters.

US-Iran mediation collapses as Trump demands unconditional surrender

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 21:50
Diplomatic efforts by Middle Eastern nations to halt the escalating war between the United States and Iran have collapsed. Both Washington and Tehran officially rejected negotiations, sources told Reuters.

Strategic infrastructure investment of €234,000 transforms quality of life in Criuleni district

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 21:30
The village of Ișnovăț, located in the Criuleni district, has undergone a comprehensive modernization through four key infrastructure projects. These initiatives, funded via national development programs, have significantly upgraded educational, sanitation, and road facilities for the community's 1,100 residents.

Ișnovăț village implements four major infrastructure projects through European Village programs

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 21:30
The village of Ișnovăț, located in the Criuleni district, has undergone a comprehensive modernization through four key infrastructure projects. These initiatives, funded via national development programs, have significantly upgraded educational, sanitation, and road facilities for the community's 1,100 residents.

Moldova's Ion Cutelaba secures lightning-fast submission win in Las Vegas

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 20:40
Moldovan light heavyweight Ion Cutelaba, known professionally as "Hulk," defeated France's Oumar Sy at the UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas. The victory was secured via submission at 4 minutes and 24 seconds into the opening round.

Veteran Ion Cutelaba marks 20th UFC appearance with dominant first-round victory

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 20:40
Moldovan light heavyweight Ion Cutelaba, known professionally as "Hulk," defeated France's Oumar Sy at the UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas. The victory was secured via submission at 4 minutes and 24 seconds into the opening round.

Protective booms deployed on Dniester River to safeguard Chisinau water supply

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 20:20
Întreprinderea municipală. „Apă-Canal Chișinău” a instalat două baraje de protecție pe râul Nistru, în apropierea stației de captare a apei de la Vadul lui Vodă, ca măsură preventivă în contextul situației create pe râu. Autoritățile companiei anunță că nu există, deocamdată, riscuri pentru alimentarea municipiului Chișinău cu apă potabilă, iar calitatea apei este monitorizată permanent.

Villagers scavenge tons of discarded onions amid agricultural market crisis

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 19:00
Tons of onions, potatoes, and cabbage were recently discarded at a landfill near Gura Bâcului in the Anenii Noi district. While the specific producer remains unidentified, the incident highlights a widening gap between local production costs and retail accessibility.

Surplus produce dumped in Moldovan landfill as retail prices climb

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 19:00
Tons of onions, potatoes, and cabbage were recently discarded at a landfill near Gura Bâcului in the Anenii Noi district. While the specific producer remains unidentified, the incident highlights a widening gap between local production costs and retail accessibility.

Environmental alert declared for the Dniester River basin for 15 days

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 17:50
Authorities declared an environmental alert for 15 days in the basin of the Dnister River. The Government of the Republic of Moldova unanimously approved the decision during an extraordinary meeting on Sunday after petroleum pollution continued to spread. Alexandru Munteanu said the government took the decision after monitoring the situation over the past several days. […] The post Environmental alert declared for the Dniester River basin for 15 days appeared first on Moldova.

European Council maintains pressure on Moscow over Ukraine aggression

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 17:30
The European Council decided on March 14 to extend restrictive measures against those responsible for undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence. The sanctions regime is now prolonged for another six months, effective until September 15, 2026.

EU extends sanctions against Russia until September 2026

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 17:30
The European Council decided on March 14 to extend restrictive measures against those responsible for undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence. The sanctions regime is now prolonged for another six months, effective until September 15, 2026.

Moldova Joins Agroecology Coalition to Strengthen Sustainable Farming and Exports

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 17:00
In a strategic move aimed at transforming agriculture in the Republic of Moldova, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of Moldova (MAIA) announced the country’s accession to the Agroecology Coalition. The platform brings together governments, academic institutions, and international organizations to promote sustainable food systems. According to the MAIA, the accession provides Moldova with […] The post Moldova Joins Agroecology Coalition to Strengthen Sustainable Farming and Exports appeared first on Moldova.

Bratislava ends standoff over Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman sanctions

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 16:50
Slovakia has abandoned its last-minute opposition to the renewal of European Union sanctions against approximately 2,500 Russian oligarchs and entities. Diplomatic sources confirmed the shift on Saturday, March 14, narrowly averting a legal vacuum.

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