Moldova beekeepers face collapse in exports due to low prices

The export price of bee honey has dropped by over 70% this year, according to the Association of Bee Products Exporters from the Republic of Moldova. The president of the association, Vitalie Popa, said that the price drop is due to a number of factors, including full stocks of bee honey in European countries and a decrease in honey productivity in Moldova.

Romanian and Ukrainian PMs sign cooperation agreements

The Prime Ministers of Romania and Ukraine, Marcel Ciolacu and Denis Shmygal, signed a number of agreements on Thursday in Bucharest to deepen cooperation between the two countries.

Major fire at oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk port

A major fire broke out at an oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk port on Monday, according to The Guardian. The terminal, which is Russia's main oil export hub in the region, has a capacity of 119,000 cubic metres and a throughput of 5 million tonnes a year. The fire spread over an area of 1,300 square metres, while firefighters have been fighting the flames for a few hours yet. There were no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Moldovan President: Transnistrian conflict could be resolved peacefully if Ukraine wins war with Russia

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Thursday that the Transnistrian conflict could be resolved peacefully if Ukraine wins the war with Russia.

New teacher bonus system announced in Moldova

The Ministry of Education has announced that starting with the 2023 school year, primary, secondary, and high school teachers will be remunerated on the basis of a new method of calculating specific bonuses.

Law declaring Shor Party unconstitutional published in Moldova

The law declaring the Shor Party unconstitutional has been published in the Official Gazette and has come into force. The law prohibits members of the Shor Party from being elected for a period of three to five years. It also prohibits the use of the attributes of parties declared unconstitutional by other political parties, electoral blocs, or other electoral competitors.

Exports of goods from Moldova fall by 11% in six months

Exports of goods from the Republic of Moldova totaled just over $2 billion in the first six months of 2023, a decline of about 11% from the same period last year, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

Romania to provide 820,000 euros in financial assistance to Moldova

The government of Romania has approved a funding of 820,000 euros for the Republic of Moldova, according to an executive press release. The funding is part of the Annual Plan for International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance for 2023.

Around 400 prosecutors to attend General Assembly of Prosecutors in Moldova

Around 400 prosecutors are expected to attend the General Assembly of Prosecutors in Moldova next week, Acting Prosecutor General Ion Munteanu said on Friday.

Air defence destroys Ukrainian drone in Moscow

Air defence forces destroyed a Ukrainian drone in Moscow early Friday morning, causing no damage or casualties, authorities said, quoted by Agerpres.ro.

Moldova's Government, Farmers' Association discuss subsidies, cross-border traffic

The management of Moldova's Ministry of Agriculture met with representatives of the Farmers' Force Association on Tuesday to discuss ways to support farmers affected by the country's economic crisis.

Romania and Bulgaria could join Schengen by end of year

The European Commission said Thursday that Romania and Bulgaria are ready to join the Schengen area of passport-free travel by the end of the year.