European Commission is to decide on restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports to Eastern Europe

The European Commission will decide today whether to maintain restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports in five Eastern European member states. The measure allowed by the European Union aimed to protect producers in Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Bulgaria from goods coming from Ukraine. Four of them requested the extension of the restriction.

Moldova's patent reform a success, but some stragglers remain

Moldova's government has announced that about 80% of former patent holders have transitioned to independent activity.

EU enlargement process must be based on merit, says EU official

President of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee David McAllister has said that EU membership must be earned and cannot be accelerated.

Global Fund helps Moldova reduce tuberculosis cases

The number of tuberculosis cases in Moldova has been declining after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Dumitru Latichevschi, regional manager for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Transnistria marks 33rd anniversary of self-proclaimed independence

The self-proclaimed Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR) is marking its 33rd anniversary of independence today. Separatist authorities in Tiraspol are organizing a number of festive events in all districts of the region, including flower laying at memorials and artistic performances.

Media coverage of corruption needs improvement, say experts

A new report by the Independent Press Association (API) found that the media in Moldova needs to improve its coverage of corruption. The report, which analysed coverage of corruption in four key areas - education, health care, social protection, and agriculture - found that the media is generally doing a good job, but that there is room for improvement.

Landsbergis: EU Enlargement proven to be most effective way to expand peace and prosperity

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has said that European integration is the most effective way to enlarge the territory of peace, stability, and prosperity in Europe, according to Digi24.ro.

UNICEF: War in Ukraine has devastated education

More than 1,300 schools have been completely destroyed in government-controlled areas of Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022, while others have been severely damaged, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday, as reported by Reuters.

Iohannis: Moldova and Ukraine to join the Three Seas Initiative

Moldova and Ukraine will become associated members of the Three Seas Initiative diplomatic format at the September summit, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced today in a speech at the Annual Meeting of the Romanian Diplomacy. At the same time, the official said that the expansion of the Initiative with a new participating state, Greece, is also being considered.

Moldova's president vows to complete reforms for EU membership

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said in an interview with CNN that EU membership is the only way to ensure the country's security and democracy. She said that the authorities are working hard to implement the nine conditions set by the European Commission to start accession negotiations. Sandu also stressed that, despite the resistance of the system and corrupt individuals, Moldova will succeed in completing the justice reform.

Maia Sandu: Moldova has reduced its dependence on Russia for gas

In an interview with CNN, Moldovan President Maia Sandu said that the country has become more independent in terms of its energy sector. According to the head of state, Moldova has made significant progress in ensuring energy independence in recent years and no longer depends on a single gas supplier, the Russian company Gazprom.

UK's King Charles III praises Moldova's independence

King Charles III of the United Kingdom has sent a message of support to Moldova on the occasion of its Independence Day.