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.

Sweden raises terror alert level to 4

Sweden has raised its terror alert level from 3 to 4, the second-highest level, in response to a recent increase in threats, according to unnamed sources cited by Reuters.

Moldova to require ID for all currency exchange transactions

The Moldovan parliament has voted in favour of a law that would require people to present identification documents for all currency exchange transactions, regardless of the amount.

EU and UNDP support water infrastructure in Moldova

1,000 smart water metres have been installed in 18 residential blocks in Ungheni municipality, Moldova, with the support of the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

CUB says CEC regulation on public service announcements is 'abusive'

The Coalition for Unity and Welfare (CUB) has challenged a regulation by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) that would only allow media service providers and advertising distributors to broadcast public service messages that have been approved by the CEC during the electoral period.

EU redirects €135m to Ukraine and Moldova from Russia and Belarus funds

The European Union is redirecting €135 million to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova from funds that were suspended for Russia and Belarus, MEP Siegfried Mureșan has said.

Latvian President convenes Security Council meeting to discuss border situation with Russia and Belarus

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs convened a meeting of the National Security Council on August 17 to discuss the border situation with Russia and Belarus. The Council is expected to address issues such as the presence of the Wagner Group in Belarus and Minsk's attempts to provoke a hybrid war.