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.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean visits Kiev

Prime Minister Dorin Recean will visit the Ukrainian capital of Kiev from August 22-24. A decree to this effect was published in the Official Gazette today.

West Nile virus risk low in Moldova, but experts urge precautions

The National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) in Moldova has confirmed that no cases of West Nile virus infection have been recorded in the country this year. This comes after several cases of the disease and three deaths have been reported in neighboring Romania.

Heavy fire destroys part of warehouse in Ghidighici, Moldova

A heavy fire broke out at a warehouse in Ghidighici, Chisinau municipality, on Saturday afternoon, destroying 400 square metres of the building and a lorry.

Diaspora Congress discusses services, projects, and involvement

More than 300 people attended the 10th edition of the Diaspora Congress in Chisinau, Moldova. The event was organised by the Government of Moldova through the Diaspora Relations Office in cooperation with central public institutions and diaspora associations.

Number of people working in Moldovan agriculture decreases by 600,000 in 23 years

The number of people working in the agricultural sector in Moldova has decreased by approximately 600,000 in the past 23 years, according to economic policy expert Veaceslav Ioniță.