Poland may ban more Ukrainian food products if conflict escalates, says PM

Poland may ban the import of more Ukrainian agricultural products if Kyiv escalates the confict over a ban on grain imports, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki was cited as saying by state-run news agency PAP, Reuters reports.

The Republic of Moldova will join the Global Convention on the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications

The Republic of Moldova will join the Global Convention on the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications, adopted in 2019 in Paris. A draft law in this regard was examined today by the Parliamentary Committee for Culture, Education, Research, Youth, Sports and Media.

More safety on national roads: Government approves a project to improve road infrastructure

The road infrastructure will be improved in order to increase the level of traffic safety on public roads in the country, according to a project approved by the Government. The Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu emphasized that the road infrastructure must be designed and operated in such a way as to reduce the risks for all traffic participants.

Karabakh Armenians agree to ceasefire after Azerbaijan military operation

Ethnic Armenians in Azerbaijan's breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh agreed to a Russian proposal for a ceasefire on Wednesday, 24 hours after Azerbaijan began an offensive to take control of the enclave that killed dozens and injured hundreds, Reuters reports.

Azerbaijan operation will end if separatists 'lay down arms': President

Azerbaijan's operation in Nagorno-Karabakh will end if Armenian separatists "lay down their arms", President Ilham Aliyev said in a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, according to a presidency statement Wednesday, AFP reports.

Chisinau will host the 4th meeting of the Support Platform for the Republic of Moldova: Two development funds will also be discussed

The support needs for the Republic of Moldova, in the context of the crises caused by Russia's war in Ukraine, will be analyzed during the 4th meeting of the Support Platform for the Republic of Moldova, Prime Minister Dorin Recean announced in a briefing. The event will take place on October 17 and will bring together representatives of over 30 countries and international organizations.

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs

The European path of the Republic of Moldova and the importance of the support offered by the USA in carrying out the necessary reforms to achieve this goal were addressed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, at a meeting with the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs, Yuri Kim.

Ukraine criticises G20 for not condemning Russia's invasion

Ukraine on Saturday criticised a statement by G20 leaders that condemned the use of force in Ukraine but did not explicitly mention Russia, Agerpres reports.

Security concerns as 30,000 Hasidic Jews cross Moldova

Moldova will facilitate the transit of an estimated 30,000 Hasidic Jews between September 11 and 22, as they travel to the Ukrainian city of Uman to mark the Jewish New Year at the grave of a revered rabbi. In this regard, national security institutions will implement special measures, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Germany calls for de-escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday to express concern about rising tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan and troop movements in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, according to dpa.

Moldova hosts largest national hackathon

The Deeptech GigaHack hackathon is taking place for the first time in Chisinau, an event that has brought together professionals in the field of information technology, entrepreneurs, and researchers from Moldova and Romania.

Moldova takes steps to address teacher shortage

The Moldovan government has increased the allowance for young specialists from 120,000 to 200,000 lei, the equivalent of approximately $6,600 to $11,100. The allowance is paid to young people who graduate from institutions of higher education and commit to working as teachers for at least five years.