Politico: Russia risks war with NATO in the Black Sea, warns Europe's former top commander

Moscow risks triggering a direct war with NATO by intercepting ships in international waters and trying to impose economic control over Ukraine, warns NATO's former top allied commander in Europe.

Health Minister's proposal to force drivers who cause fatal accidents to work in hospitals sparks debate

Moldova's Health Minister, Ala Nemerenco, has proposed that drivers who cause road accidents that result in fatalities should be required to work in hospitals alongside medical staff.

IGSU has completed the distribution of wood in the districts affected by the July weather

The Inspectorate General for Emergency Situations (IGSU) continues to manage the transportation of construction materials for the districts affected by the weather conditions at the end of July. So far, the entire quantity of wood allocated by the Government of the Republic of Moldova, 39.7 cubic metres, has been distributed in the districts of the country.

Russian diplomats quit the Republic of Moldova following the authorities' decision to cut their numbers

This morning, a Russian plane landed at Chisinau International Airport. It is to transport Russian diplomats who have ended their work in Chisinau, after the government authorities decided to reduce the number of employees of the Russian Embassy in Moldova.

Odessa hit by Russian missiles

Russia attacked the Ukrainian port city of Odessa three times last night, using 15 attack drones and eight Kalibr sea-based missiles, according to Ukrinform. The missiles were shot down by Ukrainian air defences, but they still caused damage to a dormitory at a local educational institution, according to regional authorities.

Moldova's education system needs more young teachers, says minister

About 30% of the teachers in Moldova's education system are retired, and this percentage is expected to increase in the coming years, Education and Research Minister Dan Perciun said in an interview with agora.md. The official said that attracting young specialists in education is a pressing need.

Maia Sandu: "Our country has a tourism potential that must be exploited"

Moldova will have quality roads, indispensable for the economic and tourist development of our country, said President Maia Sandu, who was on a visit to Slobozia Mare, Cahul district, where she participated in the Beleu Bio Fest.

Some 70 Ukrainian children born in Moldovan maternity hospitals since start of war

As the war in Ukraine continues, more and more refugees are fleeing to neighbouring countries. In the Republic of Moldova, about 70 Ukrainian children have been born in municipal maternity hospitals since the start of the war.

Salaries in IT and BSS sectors to grow in 2023, experts estimate

The IT and business services sector in Moldova has seen significant growth in recent years. In 2023, according to economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță, exports from these sectors will grow to $820 million. At the same time, the number of employees in the IT sector has increased, and average salaries have grown significantly, reaching about 37,000 lei (about $2,000) this year.

Newborn baby among 7 civilians killed in Russian attack on Herson

The Russian military bombarded the Herson region on Wednesday morning, killing at least seven people, according to Ukrainian media.

Yandex co-founder denounces Russia's aggression against Ukraine: 'I too bear responsibility for the country's actions'

Arkadi Volozh, co-founder of Russia's most popular search engine Yandex, denounced Russian aggression against Ukraine in a statement published by the independent Russian publication Meduza on 10 August.

When the EU-Gagauzia dialogue will be launched and what Maia Sandu says about the appointment of Evgenia Gutul as a member of the Government

The European Union delegation in Chisinau will launch a dialogue with the Gagauz authorities when all legal procedures are completed following the election of a new Bashkan, EU Ambassador Janis Mazeiks said. However, the diplomat said, it is very important to understand who the new Bashkan will represent - the Gagauz or a party declared unconstitutional.