Moldova, Ukraine gain benefits from Three Seas Initiative association

Moldova's association with the Three Seas Initiative will allow it to participate in more cross-border projects, helping it to develop economically, said Bucharest-based expert Robert Lupițu on the "Parallel 47" program on Radio Moldova.

Government plans to improve energy compensation system

In the next heating season, Moldovan citizens will receive compensation for their natural gas, electricity, and thermal energy consumption, thanks to the government's "Help at the Meter" program, which is currently being improved.

COVID-19 cases in Moldova surge fivefold in August

Authorities report that the number of COVID-19 cases in Moldova has increased fivefold in August from July. In the past week, the country recorded 30 more cases than the previous week. The World Health Organization (WHO) also reports that the number of cases in Europe has doubled in recent weeks.

NATO says no indication of intentional Russian attack on Romania

NATO has no indication that the drone debris found on Romanian territory was caused by an intentional attack by Moscow, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday in the European Parliament, according to Agerpres.

Russian drone parts found on Romanian territory, President Iohannis expresses concern

In an official statement on Wednesday, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis expressed deep concern over the possible discovery of Russian drone components on Romanian territory, describing it as a serious violation of sovereignty.

Moldova's debt to Gazprom lower than claimed by Russia

Moldova's energy minister, Victor Parlicov, will hold a briefing on Wednesday to present the results of an external audit of Moldovagaz's debt to Gazprom.

Russia blocks Ukrainian exports to choke economy

Russia is blocking Ukrainian exports of grain in an effort to choke the country's economy, according to Marin Gherman, director of the Institute for Political Studies and Social Capital in Chernivtsi. He told Radio Moldova that if the problem is not resolved in the coming months, Kiev will face a serious economic crisis and the global transportation system could collapse.

World oil demand will reach an all-time high in 2023

World oil demand will hit a record high in 2023 amid robust consumption in China and elsewhere, threatening to push prices even higher, the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced Friday, Bloomberg reports, cited by Agerpres.

Romania to provide Moldova with €3 million for primary healthcare vehicles

The Romanian government has announced that it will provide Moldova with €3 million to purchase 200 primary healthcare vehicles. The vehicles will be used to transport patients to and from healthcare facilities, as well as to provide other essential services such as medical supplies and equipment.

Candidates for mayor or councillor no longer need to present a certificate of integrity

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) and the National Integrity Authority (ANI) have announced that candidates for mayor or local councillor will no longer need to present a certificate of integrity for the upcoming elections. The new measures are provided for in the new Electoral Code, which was adopted in December 2022.

China warns of action after Taiwan vice president visits New York

China has vowed to take strong action in response to Taiwan's vice president's visit to New York. William Lai is making a brief stop in New York on his way to Paraguay, one of the few countries to maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan, reports the BBC.

Border guards trained in airport security

In Chisinau, border guards have been trained in airport security after the armed attack at the end of June, when two people were killed. The training was organised by the security expert of the Transport Directorate of the Polish Border Guard Service, Hubert Adamski.