Sweden allocates over 5 million euros to Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia for defense purposes

Sweden allocates over 5 million euros for defense purposes to Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, reads a press release of the Swedish Embassy in Chisinau. From this amount, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia will benefit from approximately 445 thousand euros each.

Transnistria tightens economic grip, Chisinau calls for fairness

Tensions simmer on the Dniester River as Transnistria, the breakaway Moldovan region, plans to introduce new customs duties and utility fees for businesses under Chisinau's jurisdiction operating within its borders.

Moldova's fate hangs in the balance: EU talks & presidential clash

As 2024 dawns, Moldova stands poised on the precipice of momentous change. Two seismic events – the commencement of EU accession negotiations and the presidential election – threaten to reshape the nation's political landscape and redefine its future path.

Moldova's Sandu honoured for European vision in Romania

Moldovan President Maia Sandu will head to Timișoara, Romania, on January 12-13, 2024, to receive the inaugural "Timișoara for European Values" Award.

Black Sea ports ease pressure, rail in focus for Moldova

Moldova and Ukraine are stepping up efforts to shift Ukrainian freight from congested roads to railways, aiming to ease border bottlenecks and boost Moldovan Railways' finances.

Moldova bolsters EU prep with Romanian expertise

Former Romanian EU Integration Minister Anca Boagiu has joined the Moldovan Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR) to bolster the country's preparation for upcoming EU accession negotiations.

4. Platforma DA loses influential figure: Chiril Moțpan's exit

Renowned politician Chiril Moțpan declared on Monday his decision to part ways with the political entity, Partidul Platforma Demnitate și Adevăr (Platform for Dignity and Truth).

The Republic of Moldova will receive financial assistance from the Nordic states

The Republic of Moldova will have access this year to part of the funds totaling 240 million dollars through assistance programs intended for Ukraine and our country by the Nordic, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova in Stockholm, Liliana Guțan, told Radio Moldova.

Chisinau Council stalemate persists as PAS meeting lacks quorum

Efforts to convene an extraordinary session of the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) by the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) proved unsuccessful again on Friday, further delaying progress on key matters like the 2024 budget.

Moldova eyes resilience boost amid Russia concerns: Defense budget up

Citing Russia's shadow and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Moldovan Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi declared Russia a "major threat" to the country. In an interview with Moldova 1, Nosatîi outlined plans to bolster national resilience:

Moldovan screens go local: 10% airtime for homegrown content

Moldova's television landscape is set to change with the introduction of a new quota mandating that TV stations dedicate at least 10% of their airtime to European works produced by independent Moldovan creators.

The Republic of Moldova officially became a member of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism

The Republic of Moldova officially became a member of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism- a coordination initiative in situations of crisis and natural hazards. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean on his Facebook page.