Moldovan President Maia Sandu congratulates National Army on its anniversary

In a message on September 3, Sandu, who is also the supreme commander of the armed forces, stressed the importance of a well-trained army, especially in the current regional security context.

NATO to hold Baltic Sea exercises simulating Russian attack

NATO countries will begin major naval exercises in the Baltic Sea on September 9, Reuters reported. The exercises will involve 30 ships and over 3,000 Western troops, who will simulate for the first time repelling a Russian attack in the region.

Russia, Belarus, and Iran excluded from Nobel Prize ceremony

Sweden's Nobel Prize Trust has excluded Russia, Belarus, and Iran from the annual Nobel Prize ceremony, Politico reports.

Moldova's grape harvest to be smaller than last year, prices to rise

Moldova's grape harvest is expected to be smaller than last year, with experts predicting a 15-30% drop in the yield of domestically grown grapes.

India launches first solar mission

India launched its first solar mission on Saturday, just days after becoming the first country to land a spacecraft near the South Pole of the Moon, according to the BBC.

Individuals in Moldova can now donate 2% of their income tax to NGOs

The Moldovan Agency for Public Services (ASP) has launched a registration process for individuals who wish to donate 2% of their income tax to non-profit organizations (NGOs).

NATO's top general visits Moldova to discuss security

The Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, visited the Moldovan government on Saturday to discuss regional security and efforts to strengthen the country's defense capabilities. The two sides also discussed deepening cooperation between Moldova and the United States, continuing joint projects, and modernizing the Moldovan army.

Most border crossings in Moldova are by foreigners

Over 64,000 people crossed the state border of the Republic of Moldova in the past 24 hours, with more citizens exiting the country. The busiest border crossing points remain Leușeni, Chișinău International Airport, and Sculeni.

Germany aims to reduce asylum applications from Moldova and Georgia

The German government has added Moldova and Georgia to its list of safe countries of origin, in a move to reduce the number of asylum applications from the two countries, which are almost always rejected, Reuters reported.

US, Romania, Moldova work to boost Ukraine's Danube grain exports

The United States is working with Romania and Moldova to increase Ukraine's grain exports via the Danube River, a US official said Wednesday. The move comes as the United States is exploring alternative routes for grain exports after Russia withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

Moldova expands list of border crossing points for petroleum imports

The Moldovan government has approved a bill that would expand the list of border crossing points for the import of petroleum products by road, rail, and sea.

Moldova under yellow warning for atmospheric instability

Meteorologists issued a yellow warning for atmospheric instability on August 30, 2023. The warning is in effect until 10:00 PM local time.