Moldova’s education reform: Tackling teacher shortages and funding gaps

The shortage of teaching staff and the need for additional funding for educational institutions were among the primary challenges faced by the education system in the Republic of Moldova throughout 2024.

Gazprom's influence: Moldova’s struggle for energy sovereignty

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Republic of Moldova took control of a complex and developed energy system, which included both gas transportation and distribution networks, as well as strategic main gas pipelines for the transit of Russian gas to the Balkans.

Russia opposes European peacekeepers in Ukraine amid peace talks

Russia strongly opposes the potential deployment of a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine if a peace agreement with Moscow is reached.

Moldova extends wheat, corn, and sunflower import restrictions

The Government has approved the extension of the wheat, corn, and sunflower import restrictions until June 30, 2025, in the Republic of Moldova.

Moldovagaz: A major threat to Moldova’s energy security

Moldovagaz poses a threat to the Republic of Moldova, and we must either regain full control of this company to eliminate this vulnerability or reduce its role in energy supply and replace it with another state-owned entity, Energocom, which could perform the same functions currently handled by Moldovagaz.

Infographic // Moldova: First Home Program Expands Eligibility

The maximum interest rate margin that banks can apply to government-guaranteed loans under the "First Home" program in 2025 will remain at 3%.

Moldova’s PM orders legislation changes on nationalization

Prime Minister Dorin Recean has instructed the Ministry of Justice to prepare amendments to the legislation on the nationalization of strategic enterprises within the next three weeks.

Gazprom cuts gas to Moldova: Government responds with aid plan

The Moldovan government, in collaboration with its development partners, has prepared a plan to offer humanitarian aid to citizens on the left bank of the Dniester River, who have suffered due to the energy crisis.

Shark kills tourist in Egypt's Red Sea

An Italian tourist was killed and another injured in a shark attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt on Sunday, according to a source at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, AFP reported.

Over 1 million affected by Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid

Ukraine’s critical infrastructure has once again been targeted by Russian attacks.

Putin apologizes after Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Russian airspace

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered an apology to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev after an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Russian airspace.

Tbilisi protests demand new elections and release of prisoners

Thousands of pro-European protesters gathered in Tbilisi to demonstrate against the government, on the eve of the inauguration of Georgia’s new president, whose appointment is being contested by the opposition.