SSC to meet to assess Moldova's energy security

President Maia Sandu will convene the Supreme Security Council (SSC) on Thursday, August 17, to assess the country's energy security capabilities for the 2023-2024 heating season.

Ukraine pledges to keep Russian forces out of Moldova

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has vowed that his country will not allow Russian aggression to reach the borders of Moldova.

Moldovan universities accredited at European level

Five universities in Moldova have been accredited at European level, which allows the recognition and compatibility of diplomas issued by them in European Union countries, the Ministry of Education announces.

Moldova to introduce licensing system for doctors

A licensing system for doctors could be introduced in Moldova, says Health Minister Ala Nemerenco. According to her, the evaluation of medical professionals every five years would allow professional doctors with attitudes and skills to remain in the system. She gives assurances that the mechanism will not affect the shortage of medical professionals.

Gagauz MPs seek revision of VAT refund draft law

Gagauz People's Assembly deputies are seeking revision of a draft law that would see economic agents in the autonomy refunded VAT from the local budget, rather than the national budget.

Moldovan ambassadors to meet in Chisinau to discuss foreign policy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MFAEI) of Moldova is organising a meeting of Moldovan ambassadors in Chisinau from 16 to 17 August 2023. The event will be opened by President Maia Sandu and Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu.

Opinion polls must be authorised by CEC

Opinion polls on voter preferences conducted during the electoral period must be authorised by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC). Thus, legal entities for research/surveying and/or non-governmental organisations in the field registered in the Republic of Moldova will submit a request to the Commission, according to a regulation.

Expert: Blocking grain exports from Ukraine creates global food insecurity risks

The export of grain is an important part of Ukraine's economy, and blocking it endangers the country's economic security and creates risks of food insecurity worldwide. The statement was made by the director of the Institute of Political Studies and Social Capital in Chernivtsi, Marin Gherman, in the show "Paralela 47" on Radio Moldova.

The United States promises financial assistance to Ukraine's neighbors to facilitate grain transit

The United States of America has promised financial assistance to Ukraine's neighbors, to purchase vessels such as pilot boats and to facilitate the transshipment and cross-border transit of grain from Ukraine, writes Agerpres.ro.

The Parliament will meet in an extraordinary session to apply amendments to the State Budget

Deputies are to meet next week in an extraordinary session of the Parliament to apply several amendments to the State Budget. The information was confirmed for Radio Moldova by the PAS deputy, Vasile Grădinaru.

The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia's financial elites and a Moscow-based business organization

The U.S. on Friday imposed new sanctions on four Russians linked to financial and investment conglomerate Alfa Group and a Russian business association, the latest measures targeting Moscow's financial elite over the war in Ukraine, Reuters reports.

Weather is warming up

The weather will warm up more this weekend. It will not rain and the wind will blow from the northern sector.