Moldova: EU funds modernize 19 rural food companies

Nineteen rural businesses specializing in fruit and vegetable processing, meat production and preservation, oil and dairy manufacturing, baking and confectionery, and sweets and juice production have received grants of up to 383,000 Moldovan Lei from the European Union.

Suceava raids target fake Romanian ID scheme

Over 1,700 individuals from Moldova, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, and other former Soviet Union states allegedly falsely registered their residency in Romania's Suceava County to obtain Romanian identity cards.

EU-Moldova Summit: Growth plan & security focus

Energy security, the €1.9 billion EU-funded Growth Plan for Moldova, and comprehensive European support across various sectors will be the main topics discussed by European leaders and the country's leadership at the EU-Republic of Moldova summit, on Friday, July 4 in Chișinău.

Greece: Massive wildfires force Crete evacuations

A massive wildfire broke out on Wednesday in southeastern Crete, near the town of Ierapetra, forcing the evacuation of at least 3,000 people, including tourists, and causing extensive damage. The flames, fueled by strong wind gusts, quickly engulfed forested areas and residential settlements, Reuters reported.

Moldova's 2025 grape harvest: A promising outlook

The year 2025 is shaping up to be promising for Moldovan grape growers. Spring and early summer weather conditions have been ideal for vine growth, and specialists anticipate a good grape harvest.

Moldova escapes Russia's energy grip, eyes EU market

Moldova has overcome Russia's energy blackmail and aims to fully interconnect with the European Union's energy market by 2027, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu announced at the annual ministerial forum organized by "The Economist" from July 1-3 in Athens, Greece.

Brussels seeks 10% tariff accord to avert US trade war

It's increasingly clear that after a period of aggressive rhetoric and provocative gestures, European Union states are ready to sign an agreement to avoid a trade war with the United States.

Pentagon halts Ukraine arms: Congressman seeks briefing

U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican from Pennsylvania, has officially called for an urgent briefing from the White House and the Department of Defense.

Moldova hosts historic EU Summit in Chișinău

The inaugural EU-Republic of Moldova Summit, scheduled for July 4 in Chișinău, marks a historic milestone in our country's European journey, simultaneously sending a clear signal of support from the European Union, stated Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, in an interview with Moldova 1 from Brussels.

New World Bank Leader for Moldova Starts July 1

The World Bank Group has appointed Ulrich Schmitt as its new Country Manager for Moldova, effective July 1.

New Moldovan embassy in Astana: Strengthening regional bonds

The Republic of Moldova officially opened its embassy in Kazakhstan on July 2, 2025, at a ceremony held in Astana.

Transnistria's economic collapse: Salaries halved amid gas crisis

The Transnistrian region is facing a severe economic collapse. As a result, from July until the end of 2025, public sector salaries in the region will be paid in two installments: the first by the 20th of the month, and the second by month's end.