Eastern Partnership: Resilience tested, progress achieved

The year 2023 proved a crucible for the Eastern Partnership nations, as the ongoing war in Ukraine and Russian influence in the region presented significant challenges.

Moldova mulls lower energy costs as regulator reviews tariff adjustments

Potential cost reductions for both heating and electricity could be forthcoming for Moldovan households, as the National Energy Regulation Agency (ANRE) gears up for a crucial meeting on Friday to analyse Termoelectrica's tariff adjustment proposals.

EU harmonisation fuels Moldova's customs modernization

A transformative era for Moldova's trade landscape commences on January 1, 2024, with the entry into force of the nation's revised Customs Code.

Moldova bolsters air defence with tech upgrade

The Moldovan Armed Forces took a significant step towards upgrading their air defence capabilities this week, receiving a state-of-the-art aerial surveillance system.

EU Court upholds sanctions against Abramovich

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Wednesday upheld the inclusion of former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich on the European Union's sanctions list following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

From arrival to responsibility: EU revamps asylum, migration

In a significant development for European migration policy, the European Parliament and the Spanish Presidency of the Council have reached a groundbreaking provisional agreement on the core elements of five key regulations, according to a Council of the EU Press release.

Belgrade unrest: Opposition rejects Vucic's "unfair" victory

Serbia's political landscape erupted in protest following Sunday's parliamentary elections, as opposition leaders challenged President Aleksandar Vucic's victory under a cloud of widespread electoral fraud allegations, according to Politica.eu.

Biden abandons plans for trade pact with UK

President Joe Biden has abandoned plans for a trade deal with the United Kingdom that would have paved the way for a comprehensive post-Brexit trade agreement, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday.

Cancer screening: Saliva test hopes emerge

With global cancer cases projected to hit 28.4 million by 2040, researchers at Sweden's University of Gothenburg propose a novel approach: a simple saliva test for early detection.

2023 Legislative Scorecard: Inside Moldova's political arena

2023 witnessed the Moldovan Parliament grapple with an intricate tapestry of legislative advancements, persistent regional security anxieties, and internal political discord.

Moldova vote: Venice commission flags concerns

The Council of Europe's Venice Commission has cast doubt on the legality and timing of Moldova's recent electoral reforms, expressing concerns about potential manipulation and advocating for stricter criteria for candidacy limitations.

Moldova gears up for early EU negotiations

Capitalising on a critical window of opportunity, Moldovan experts and officials are advocating for a swift launch of EU accession negotiations before the European Parliament elections in June 2024.