Romanian ship damaged in Russian attack on Ukrainian Danube port of Reni

A Romanian ship has been damaged following a Russian attack on the Ukrainian port of Reni on the Danube, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bucharest reports. According to preliminary data obtained by representatives of the Romanian consular office in Odessa from the Ukrainian authorities, the ship suffered minor damage and continued its voyage. At the same time, representatives of the Ministry of Defence across the Prut state that there is no possibility of direct military threats to Romania's territory or territorial waters at this time.

New sections of the Chisinau - Giurgiulesti expressway were launched. The works took more than 4 years

A 31-kilometre stretch of road linking the city of Chisinau to Giurgiulesti was inaugurated today. The project was carried out with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. This road significantly reduces travel time and is also part of the security corridors on which Ukrainian grain is transported.

Analysis// The hidden phenomena behind the war provoked by the Kremlin leader

The war in Ukraine provoked by the Kremlin leader 17 months ago has produced multiple crises around the world and especially in the energy, financial and food sectors. At the same time, the war has also had negative effects for Russia, leading to a sharp worsening of the economic situation. Russia has been gripped by two massive exoduses, one of people, who have gone abroad, and the other of money, which has been withdrawn massively by the population, according to a Business Insider analysis.

Maia Sandu confirms that the country's special services know about alleged Kremlin attempts to spy on Moldovan politicians

The country's special services know about alleged attempts by the Kremlin to spy on Moldovan politicians, President Maia Sandu said today. She was commenting on reports in an investigation by The Insider and Jurnal TV that they were spying through antennas at the Russian Embassy.

Ion Ceban announces the launch of a pilot programme for young people. The money to finance the projects will be allocated from the municipal budget

Young people in our country and Moldovans abroad are encouraged to get involved in business thanks to a pilot programme to be launched tomorrow, announces the mayor of the capital, Ion Ceban. According to him, entrepreneurial education training will run for two months. Resources will be allocated from the municipal budget to finance project ideas, the official stressed.

The Republic of Moldova has obtained membership in the Governing Council of the Community of Democracies

The Republic of Moldova obtains membership of the Governing Council of the Community of Democracies. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration. Thus, the process of examining the Republic of Moldova's application for membership was successfully concluded, following the consensus reached among the 28 member states.

The EBRD President comes to Moldova. Who he will meet

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) President Odile Renaud-Basso is coming to Moldova next week. The EBRD Director General for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, Matteo Patrone, will accompany her. They have scheduled meetings with the Moldovan authorities, business people, representatives of financial organisations and civil society.

The Republic of Moldova runs out of young people. Expert// In the last 10 years the share of young people of university age has decreased by more than 20%

The share of young people of university age going abroad has increased by more than 20% in the last 10 years. Since 2018 and so far, Moldova is facing the third wave of migration, that among young people, says economist Veaceslav Ionita. The majority of Moldovans who left abroad do not intend to return to Moldova, demography experts say.

EU condemns Russia’s termination of Ukraine grain deal

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday called Russia's decision to suspend a Black Sea grain export deal a "cynical move", adding that the EU would continue to work towards ensuring food security for poor countries, Reuters reports.

Europe wants permanent Gas Buyers Club for Post-Russia Strategy

The European Union wants to make joint gas purchases, a crisis measure to stop member states bidding against each other, a permanent feature of the bloc’s post-Russia energy strategy, writes Bloomberg.

17 people are running for the position of member of the NBM Supervisory Board

Seventeen people are running for four positions on the Supervisory Board of the National Bank of Moldova, Parliament announces. The terms of office of the four expire at the end of July, having been appointed by the legislature seven years ago.

FAO report: EU to become the largest producer of wheat by 2032

The EU will soon become the largest exporter of wheat in the world but worldwide growth of cereals is projected to slow down and the area of cropland in Europe is also likely to decrease, according to a new report.