Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Moscow

Ukraine is reported to have launched one of the largest drone attacks on the Russian capital, Moscow, on Wednesday, 21 August, according to the city’s mayor.

Moldova and Sweden sign key defence cooperation agreement

The Republic of Moldova and Sweden have signed a defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening institutional dialogue, including in the areas of training and expertise, according to the relevant ministry.

Moldova’s Railway faces salary crisis amid financial struggles

The government and administration of Moldova's Railway are actively seeking solutions to ensure that CFM employees receive their salaries on time.

Promo-LEX raises concerns over unexpected voter increase

The number of voters has increased by nearly 15,000 compared to the previous presidential election in 2020.

Proletarsk fire: 11 tanks destroyed, state of emergency declared

The fuel depot in Proletarsk, near the city of Rostov in Russia, has been burning for the third consecutive day, following a Ukrainian drone attack on Sunday.

NBS clarifies census payments and contract adjustments

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of Moldova has provided clarifications following public reports that enumerators involved in the Population and Housing Census (PHC) had not received their salaries.

Verkhovna Rada passes law banning Russian Orthodox Church

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a law that bans the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine and issues an ultimatum to religious organisations affiliated with the Russian Federation.

Humanitarian aid in Moldova: Major donors and impact revealed

In the first half of 2024, the Republic of Moldova received humanitarian aid totaling approximately 300 million lei from 25 countries. The largest donations came from Germany, Romania, and Spain.

Bulgaria officially adopts euro: Law passed

Bulgaria has officially enacted legislation paving the way for the adoption of the euro. The law, approved by the 50th National Assembly on August 7, 2024, will be published in the Official Gazette following presidential ratification.

Get up to 7,000 lei for energy-efficient appliances in Moldova

Approximately 150,000 vulnerable families across the country will receive vouchers worth up to seven thousand lei over the next three years to replace their old appliances with new, energy-efficient ones.

Biden’s final stand: Endorses Harris, condemns Trump at DNC

The American president, Joe Biden, received a standing ovation upon his arrival at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday evening, as reported by France Presse and relayed by Agerpres.

Scholz's visit: Germany's shift on Moldova’s EU membership

The Significance of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Chișinău and Moldova's prospects for EU membership with the unresolved Transnistrian issue: A review