Moldovan Parliament Speaker visits Lithuania for talks on cooperation

Moldova's Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu will travel to Vilnius, Lithuania, from September 8-10, 2023, to attend the opening of the Lithuanian Seimas plenary session.

Moldova's wine exports soar 34% in first 7 months of 2023

Moldova's wine exports surged 34% in the first seven months of 2023, compared to the same period of 2022, according to the National Wine Office of Moldova.

Moldova's mandatory health insurance system: A success, but challenges remain

The implementation of the mandatory health insurance system in Moldova has been the country's most significant achievement in the health care sector since independence, according to Ion Dodon, the general director of the National Health Insurance Company.

Moldova: Salaries double in 30 years, but incomes rise only 1.4 times

Salaries in Moldova have doubled since independence, but incomes have only increased 1.4 times, according to experts. The average pension is set to exceed the 1991 level for the first time this year.

Belgium's decision to open embassy in Moldova is historic

The opening of an embassy by Belgium in Moldova is a historic decision that demonstrates the increasing interest of the Belgian kingdom in the Eastern European country, said Ambassador Viorel Cibotaru.

BRICS Summit in Johannesburg focuses on expansion and global influence

The BRICS summit opened in Johannesburg on Tuesday, with the expansion of the bloc and its global political and economic influence top of the agenda.

Scholarships for pedagogy students to be raised to minimum wage in Moldova

Education Minister Dan Perciun announced today at the annual conference of teachers in Soroca district that scholarships for pedagogy students will be raised to the level of the minimum wage next year.

Moldova, Ukraine agree to develop joint border control

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean met with his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmygal in Kiev on Wednesday to discuss bilateral cooperation in the economic, energy, agricultural, infrastructure, and transport sectors.

Crimea Platform aims to increase international pressure on Russia

Ukraine is holding the third edition of the Crimea Platform Summit today, an international forum aimed at coordinating efforts to liberate the Crimean Peninsula, which was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.

War in Ukraine slows down construction in Moldova

The volume of construction works in Moldova decreased by 8% in the first half of 2023, compared to the same period last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Agile Spirit 2023: Moldovan soldiers train with NATO allies

Soldiers from the National Army of Moldova are participating in the multinational exercise "Agile Spirit 2023" in Georgia. The exercise began last week and will last until September 2.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean to attend Crimea Platform Summit in Ukraine

Prime Minister Dorin Recean will represent the Republic of Moldova at the Crimea Platform Summit to be held in Ukraine on August 23, 2023. The summit is an international forum for consultation and coordination of efforts to liberate the Crimean Peninsula, which was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014. The information was confirmed to Radio Moldova by Daniel Vodă, the spokesperson of the Prime Minister.