Moldova's wine exports soar 34% in first 7 months of 2023

Moldova's wine exports surged 34% in the first seven months of 2023, compared to the same period of 2022, according to the National Wine Office of Moldova.

Air Moldova faces backlash over flight cancellations

The Civil Aviation Authority of Moldova (CAA) has received over 400 complaints from passengers whose flights have been cancelled since the beginning of the year. The majority of the complaints are directed at the national airline, Air Moldova.

Putin denies involvement in plane crash that killed Wagner mercenary leader

The Kremlin has rejected claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the assassination of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group.

Moldova's mandatory health insurance system: A success, but challenges remain

The implementation of the mandatory health insurance system in Moldova has been the country's most significant achievement in the health care sector since independence, according to Ion Dodon, the general director of the National Health Insurance Company.

Moldova and Romania deepen ties as EU candidacy progresses

The status of Moldova as a candidate country for EU membership is boosting cooperation with Romania, according to the country's ambassador to Bucharest, Victor Chirilă.

Bookfest Chișinău 2023: Over 31 publishers from Romania and Moldova

The International Book Fair Bookfest returns to Chișinău, Moldova, for its sixth edition, from August 30 to September 3, 2023, at the Mediacor Center of the Moldova State University.

Moldova: Salaries double in 30 years, but incomes rise only 1.4 times

Salaries in Moldova have doubled since independence, but incomes have only increased 1.4 times, according to experts. The average pension is set to exceed the 1991 level for the first time this year.

Former Romanian negotiator: Moldova on track for EU membership

Moldova has made significant progress in meeting the criteria for EU membership, former Romanian EU accession negotiator Vasile Pușcaș told Radio Moldova.

Belgium's decision to open embassy in Moldova is historic

The opening of an embassy by Belgium in Moldova is a historic decision that demonstrates the increasing interest of the Belgian kingdom in the Eastern European country, said Ambassador Viorel Cibotaru.

Former US President Trump turns himself in to Atlanta jail

Former President Donald Trump turned himself in to the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Thursday to face charges of election interference. Trump and 18 other allies are accused of trying to pressure Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to BBC.

Ukraine and Moldova simplify railway freight transit

Ukraine and Moldova have simplified the procedures for the transit of goods by rail. The Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, ratified amendments to the agreement between the two countries on the operation of railway transport on Thursday.

Russia shoots down 42 Ukrainian drones over Crimea (Agerpres.ro)

Russia's Defense Ministry said on Friday that it had shot down 42 Ukrainian drones over Crimea, describing a rare and significant attack on the peninsula annexed by Moscow in 2014.