Moldova, Slovakia reaffirm partnership amid regional tensions

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean and his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico held an online meeting on December 4 to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties, boost economic cooperation, and advance Moldova's European integration aspirations.

Tourism surges amidst EU candidacy

Moldova's tourism sector is experiencing a surge in visitors, with a 14% increase in the number of tourists staying in accommodation facilities in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

Fruit exports skyrocket as EU tariffs drop

Moldova's fruit exports to the European Union (EU) have experienced a remarkable surge in recent years, driven by the suspension of tariffs and import quotas by the EU on Moldovan products.

Farmers' dialogue with government intensifies

Representatives of the Farmers' Force Association (Forța Fermierilor) have engaged in high-level discussions with Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Food Industry Chairman Alexandr Trubca, and officials from the National Bank of Moldova (BNM) to address pressing concerns regarding loan rescheduling and debt restructuring.

Energy minister assures sufficient gas reserves

The Republic of Moldova has entered the winter season well-prepared, with sufficient gas reserves to last until February 2024, according to Energy Minister Victor Parlicov. He emphasised that the country's energy security is not dependent on international market fluctuations.

€40 million injection to revitalise Moldova's forestry

The Republic of Moldova has secured a substantial €40 million loan from the French Development Agency (AFD) to strengthen its forestry sector, according to an official statement released by the Parliament.

Moldovan Media: Guardians of democracy, vital element of society

In a resounding affirmation of the media's pivotal role in safeguarding democracy, diplomats from the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) commended Moldovan journalists for their unwavering commitment to truth and transparency.

Israeli army expands operations in Gaza, civilian casualties rise

In a significant escalation, the Israeli army announced the expansion of its operations in the Gaza Strip on Monday. The move comes as the number of civilian casualties among Palestinians continues to climb, indicating a deepening conflict with ripple effects across the region.

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake shakes Romania

A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck Romania early Monday morning, according to the National Institute for Research and Development in Earth Physics (INCDFP).

Merapi volcano erupts in Indonesia

In western Indonesia, Mount Marapi erupted on Sunday, ejecting a column of ash into the atmosphere reaching an altitude of three kilometres, according to an official source cited by AFP, as reported by Agerpres.

Border Police urges travellers to use alternative crossings

The Border Police in Moldova is advising travellers to consider using alternative border crossings due to heavy traffic at the Sculeni and Leușeni-Albița checkpoints.

Moldova schedules first meetings for local councils

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Moldova has scheduled the inaugural meetings for the Ungheni district council and the Chisinau municipal council.