Government to launch new programs for Moldovan diaspora

The government of Moldova is planning to launch new programs to engage and support the Moldovan diaspora, the head of the Bureau for Diaspora Relations said on Friday.

Russia launches 17 drones at Ukraine, 15 shot down

Russia launched 17 drones at Ukraine overnight Friday into Saturday in an attempt to strike the northern, central, and western regions of the country, the Ukrainian Air Force announced Saturday.

Russian sanctions target 54 Britons, including ICC's Karim Khan and UK ministers

Russia has announced further sanctions targeting 54 individuals from the United Kingdom, encompassing key figures such as International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan, who issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin in mid-March. This move comes in addition to a host of British ministers and journalists who have also been included in the sanctions, according to reports from AFP and Agerpres.

Moldova aims to join EU by end of decade with help from Romania

Romania will offer advice to Moldova on its European Union integration process, President Maia Sandu said in an interview with RFI this week.

Ukraine opens new temporary corridor for ships in Black Sea

A cargo container ship left the Black Sea port of Odessa on Wednesday morning on a new temporary corridor for merchant vessels to and from Ukrainian ports blocked by Russia, the Ukrainian government announced.

Moldova seeks foreign aid at next edition of Support Platform

The next edition of the Support Platform for the Republic of Moldova will take place in Chisinau on 17 October, President Maia Sandu said at the opening of the Ambassadors' meeting. The head of state stressed that the authorities of our country will discuss with development partners the needs for foreign aid and other topics of interest.

Latvia's border with Belarus sees sharp increase in migrant arrivals

Latvian authorities have deployed additional border guards and troops to the border with Belarus amid a growing influx of migrants.

Moldova aligns itself with EU sanctions against Russia and Iran

The Republic of Moldova has joined the European Union's new sanctions framework against Iran, which provides military support to the Russian Federation.

Fuel oil leak at Termoelectrica plant raises concerns about management

A commission of inquiry has presented its conclusions on the incident in the fuel oil household at the Termoelectrica plant in Chisinau, Moldova. The commission found that a steam pipe had cracked and an insignificant amount of fuel oil had leaked out, about 100-200 kg.

Moldova's food producers to attend Romanian fair after 10 years

The Republic of Moldova will participate again in the Food Industry Novelties Exhibition in Bucharest after a 10-year absence, the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sergiu Harea, said at a press briefing.

Germany to consider sending long-range missiles to Ukraine

German Finance Minister Christian Lindner on Monday expressed support for Germany to deliver Taurus cruise missiles requested by Kyiv to help repel Russian forces, AFP and Agerpres reported.

Serbian president expects to meet with Putin in October in China

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he planned to visit China in October and possibly meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin there, TASS reports.