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Revenue Surges Above Forecasts: 2025 Budget Revision Delivers Salary Increases, Expanded Energy Compensation, and Major Social Support Measures

The Moldovan Parliament has approved, in its second reading, a comprehensive amendment to the 2025 state budget, marking one of the most substantial mid-year adjustments in recent years. With revenues surpassing initial forecasts by 4 billion lei, the government is now able to direct additional funding toward urgent social commitments, including teacher salaries, energy compensation,…

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Old-Calendar Orthodox Christians Begin the Nativity Fast: 40 Days of Reflection, Prayer, and Spiritual Renewal

Orthodox Christians who follow the Old (Julian) Calendar begin today the Nativity Fast, also known as the Christmas Fast — a 40-day period of spiritual preparation that culminates on January 7, when the birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated. This period, deeply rooted in Christian tradition, invites believers to combine physical restraint with inner transformation,…

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New Raids Carried Out in the “TUX” Case as Authorities Expand Investigation into Moldova’s Largest Pyramid Scheme

Moldovan law enforcement agencies have intensified their operations in the high-profile criminal case known as “TUX,” believed to be the biggest pyramid scheme uncovered in the country in recent years. Early Thursday morning, officers from the Directorate for Economic Crime Investigation and the Directorate for Criminal Prosecution within the National Investigation Inspectorate, supported by the…

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Igor Dodon Condemns Moldova’s Withdrawal from CIS Agreements: “The Government Is Acting Against the People’s Will”

Former President of Moldova and leader of the Socialist Party, Igor Dodon, has sharply criticized the government after Parliament approved another package of laws aimed at terminating a series of agreements signed within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Dodon delivered his reaction in a video message recorded outside the Parliament building, accusing the current…

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Prime Minister Inspects Progress on the Ungheni “Bridge of Flowers” as Construction Moves Forward

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu visited the construction site of the new Ungheni bridge—popularly referred to as the “Bridge of Flowers”—one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects launched in Moldova in recent decades. Construction began on April 26, 2025, and the total investment value reaches €33 million. During his visit, the Prime Minister emphasized the symbolic…

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U.S. Suspends Afghan Immigration Requests Following Shooting of National Guard Soldiers

The United States has halted the processing of all immigration requests submitted by Afghan nationals after an Afghan man was identified as the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House. The decision, announced by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has already sparked intense political debate and renewed scrutiny…

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Title: One Year After the Ceasefire, Southern Lebanon Still Struggles With Fear, Tension, and Uncertainty

One year after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah officially came into effect, Southern Lebanon remains far from the stability promised by political leaders. Instead of a lasting peace, the region continues to face sporadic airstrikes, drone surveillance, and widespread anxiety that the conflict could reignite at any moment. Last Friday, around 7 p.m., an…

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Top US military officials land in Kyiv for high-stakes talks on ending the war; reports of secret peace plan spark global debate

A high-ranking Pentagon delegation arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday in what could become a pivotal moment in the US–Russia–Ukraine triangle. According to US military officials, the mission’s purpose is to “discuss efforts to end the war” as reports swirl about a new, undisclosed peace framework drafted by Washington and Moscow. The delegation is led by…