Press Review: Moldovan detained by Russian FSB over alleged attacks in Crimea

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Moscow has requested additional information about the Moldovan individual reportedly detained by the FSB, as reported by Moldova 1.

FSB detains Moldovan in Crimea bomb attack plot

The Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB) announced that it has detained three men: one Moldovan and two Russians, suspected of planning bomb attacks in annexed Crimea and exchanging military information with Ukraine.

ANOFM sets record for job placements

The National Employment Agency (ANOFM) in Moldova has successfully placed over 10,000 unemployed individuals in jobs this year, setting a new record for an eight-month period.

Moldova reports second West Nile virus case; mosquito prevention tips

A 49-year-old man who returned from Italy at the end of July has been diagnosed with West Nile virus (WNV), according to the Ministry of Health.

Moldova police receive major donation for enhanced capabilities

The Police of the Republic of Moldova has received a new donation as part of the project "Strengthening National Police Capacities in the Republic of Moldova," which is implemented by the International Organization for Migration and funded by the Embassy of Canada in Romania, Bulgaria, and Moldova.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to Chișinău and the Metropolis of Moldova's pilgrimages to Moscow: Key highlights

The Republic of Moldova has remarkably managed to withstand all external destabilisation attempts, according to newsmaker.md, citing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s statement during his visit to Chișinău.

Moldova implements stricter smoking restrictions and penalties

Stricter restrictions for smokers. The government has voted on a project concerning tobacco control. Consequently, smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, will be banned in all open public spaces.

Stay cool: Moldova issues yellow heat alert for August 22-23

The State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a yellow heat warning for the central and southern regions of the Republic of Moldova, effective from August 22 to 23.

Farmers demand state of emergency in Moldovan agriculture

The Farmers' Strength Association asserts that the Government's allocation of 100 million lei in aid for farmers is insufficient and maintains that the only viable solution is to declare a state of emergency in agriculture.

Metropolitan of Moldova denies links to Ilan Șor-funded pilgrimages

Victoria Colesnic reviews the main headlines, including the Metropolitan of Moldova's reaction to pilgrimages funded by fugitive Ilan Șor and the contentious 2018 decision granting a 25-year concession of state train and bus stations to a private company, which was marred by procedural violations and a lack of transparency.

Get up to 7,000 lei for energy-efficient appliances in Moldova

Approximately 150,000 vulnerable families across the country will receive vouchers worth up to seven thousand lei over the next three years to replace their old appliances with new, energy-efficient ones.

Scholz's visit: Germany's shift on Moldova’s EU membership

The Significance of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Chișinău and Moldova's prospects for EU membership with the unresolved Transnistrian issue: A review