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The Valdai Fortress: Russia deploys seven new air defense towers to protect Putin’s residence

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 20:33
Satellite imagery has revealed a significant escalation in security at Vladimir Putin’s Valdai residence. In March, Russian forces simultaneously constructed seven new towers equipped with Pantsir air defense systems to protect the site.

Wildlife fatalities expose failing remediation efforts in oil-polluted Black Sea resorts

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 19:53
Over 200 birds have been found dead or covered in petroleum contaminants along the Anapa coastline over the last 48 hours, according to the Krasnodar region’s operational office.

Environmental crisis in Anapa as 200 birds perish despite Kremlin cleanup claims

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 19:53
Over 200 birds have been found dead or covered in petroleum contaminants along the Anapa coastline over the last 48 hours, according to the Krasnodar region’s operational office.

PHOTO GALLERY // Orthodox Christians celebrate Resurrection of the Lord: traditions, faith that unite generations

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 19:43
Orthodox Christians celebrate Holy Easter, considered the greatest feast of Christianity, which signifies the Resurrection of the Lord. On this occasion, Easter services were held in churches throughout Moldova. The churches became overcrowded with believers who came to receive t...

DOR government programme of Moldova: children, young people from Diaspora can submit participation files till April 22

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 19:43
Children and young people from families settled abroad, as well as the ones from Moldova can participate in the 14th edition of the government programme, DOR - Diaspora*Origins*Returns. Registration files can be submitted until April 22.DOR is a programme dedicated both to ch...

Local companies can participate in Moldova Presents exhibition, organized in Vaslui, Romania

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 19:24
Local companies can take part in the second edition of the exhibition, Moldova Presents, due to be staged in Vaslui, Romania, on June 5-7, 2026.Registrations have been opened by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), and application files may be submitted until May 10....

Labor unrest at Komsomolsk refinery underscores Russian-Chinese industrial tensions

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 19:04
Over 100 Chinese workers staged a protest in the city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur on the morning of April 12. Footage released by local outlets Komsagram and "Kasatkin Writes" shows demonstrators marching through the city before beginning a sit-in on Pervostroitelei Boulevard.

Chinese refinery workers appeal to Putin over labor dispute in Russia’s Far East

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 19:04
Over 100 Chinese workers staged a protest in the city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur on the morning of April 12. Footage released by local outlets Komsagram and "Kasatkin Writes" shows demonstrators marching through the city before beginning a sit-in on Pervostroitelei Boulevard.

US Navy defies Iranian threats with first post-armistice transit through Strait of Hormuz

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 18:23
US Navy warships conducted a unilateral transit through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, marking the first such maneuver since the conflict began. A U.S. official confirmed the move to Axios, stating the operation was not coordinated with Tehran.

Freedom of navigation tested in Hormuz as naval mines and Iranian threats stall global trade

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 18:23
US Navy warships conducted a unilateral transit through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, marking the first such maneuver since the conflict began. A U.S. official confirmed the move to Axios, stating the operation was not coordinated with Tehran.

Affordability crisis grips Moldova’s capital amid geopolitical strain

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 17:34
The real estate market in Chisinau is experiencing an unprecedented paralysis as transaction volumes collapse to record lows. Driven by soaring prices and a climate of geopolitical uncertainty, the capital saw only 623 apartment sales in the first quarter, a sharp decline from the 2,000 transactions recorded during the same period last year.

Chisinau real estate hits historic low as sales plummet 60%

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 17:33
The real estate market in Chisinau is experiencing an unprecedented paralysis as transaction volumes collapse to record lows. Driven by soaring prices and a climate of geopolitical uncertainty, the capital saw only 623 apartment sales in the first quarter, a sharp decline from the 2,000 transactions recorded during the same period last year.

USA Freedom 250 Festival to Take Place in Chisinau on April 23

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 17:04
Chisinau will host a major international cultural event on April 23, 2026, as the U.S. Embassy in Moldova organizes the USA Freedom 250 Festival, part of a global initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence. The event is expected to be one of the largest public celebrations organized by the embassy in […] The post USA Freedom 250 Festival to Take Place in Chisinau on April 23 appeared first on Moldova.

Clinical intervention remains key as Moldova marks World Parkinson's Day

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 16:53
Over 10,000 Moldovans are currently living with Parkinson’s disease, a chronic neurodegenerative disorder with a rising global prevalence. On April 11, World Parkinson’s Day, health experts emphasized that while the condition remains incurable, early diagnosis is vital for maintaining quality of life.

Moldova faces rising Parkinson’s rates as 10,000 citizens battle the condition

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 16:53
Over 10,000 Moldovans are currently living with Parkinson’s disease, a chronic neurodegenerative disorder with a rising global prevalence. On April 11, World Parkinson’s Day, health experts emphasized that while the condition remains incurable, early diagnosis is vital for maintaining quality of life.

VIDEO // EU Ambassador to Moldova says people on Eastern holidays return to things that matter most: family, traditions

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 16:23
European Union Ambassador to Chisinau Iwona Piórko has visited a small family bakery in Moldova, on the eve of the Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord, where she learned how the traditional Easter sweet bread “pasca” and “cozonac” are prepared, le...

Moldovan PM conveys message on Easter

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 16:13
Easter comes each time with a special peace and with a light that brings us closer to one another. Let us receive the light of the Resurrection with humility and hope. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has conveyed a message to this effect,   congratulating Christians o...

Holy Light from Jerusalem brought to Moldova

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 07:23
The Holy Light, which was lit this afternoon in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, has been brought to Moldova as well. The Holy Fire was brought by two delegations: one from the Metropolitan See of Moldova and another of the Metropolitan See of Bessarabia. It was dis...

Moldovans stranded in Bologna: unsure they’ll reach home for Easter

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 23:43
More than 100 Moldovans are stranded at Bologna Airport and are uncertain whether they will be able to return to their home country in time to celebrate Easter with friends and family on Sunday, April 12. Passengers reported the issue on social media, stating that they were scheduled to depart on Friday afternoon.

Over 100 Moldovans stranded at Bologna airport

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 23:43
More than 100 Moldovans are stranded at Bologna Airport and are uncertain whether they will be able to return to their home country in time to celebrate Easter with friends and family on Sunday, April 12. Passengers reported the issue on social media, stating that they were scheduled to depart on Friday afternoon.

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