US, Romania, Moldova work to boost Ukraine's Danube grain exports

The United States is working with Romania and Moldova to increase Ukraine's grain exports via the Danube River, a US official said Wednesday. The move comes as the United States is exploring alternative routes for grain exports after Russia withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

Media coverage of corruption needs improvement, say experts

A new report by the Independent Press Association (API) found that the media in Moldova needs to improve its coverage of corruption. The report, which analysed coverage of corruption in four key areas - education, health care, social protection, and agriculture - found that the media is generally doing a good job, but that there is room for improvement.

Moldova secures eight European gas suppliers

Eight European companies will participate in tenders to be held by Energocom, the Moldovan state-owned energy company, to purchase natural gas for the first quarter of 2024. The companies were selected from a pool of 11 that submitted applications.

Moldovan government approves plan to improve public procurement

The Moldovan government has approved a plan to improve the country's public procurement system. The plan, which was developed by the Ministry of Finance, aims to make the system more efficient, transparent, and accountable.

Moldova expands list of border crossing points for petroleum imports

The Moldovan government has approved a bill that would expand the list of border crossing points for the import of petroleum products by road, rail, and sea.

Russian TV tower attacked with drones

A TV tower in the Bryansk region of Russia was attacked with drones overnight, according to the region's governor, Aleksandr Bogomaz. He said that no one was injured and there was no damage.

EU reduces fossil fuel use for electricity generation by 17%

The European Union reduced its use of fossil fuels for electricity generation by 17% in the first half of 2023, compared to the same period last year, according to a study by the clean energy group Ember, cited by The Guardian.

Moldova under yellow warning for atmospheric instability

Meteorologists issued a yellow warning for atmospheric instability on August 30, 2023. The warning is in effect until 10:00 PM local time.

Press Review: Moldova's Farmers Protest New Circular, Country Faces Infrastructure and Unemployment Challenges

Farmers in Moldova are protesting a new circular from the Ministry of Agriculture that would require them to provide proof of ownership or possession of land affected by natural disasters in order to receive subsidies. The circular has been met with criticism from farmers, who say it is too bureaucratic and will make it more difficult for them to access subsidies.

Ukrainian special forces land in western Crimea, Russian forces claim to have destroyed four ships

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on Wednesday that it had destroyed four Ukrainian military ships carrying special forces in the Black Sea, according to Agerpres.ro.

US military aid to Ukraine reaches $44 billion

The United States on Tuesday announced a new $250 million military aid package for Ukraine, including air defence missiles, artillery ammunition, Javelin missile systems, and demining equipment, CNN reports.

Landsbergis: EU Enlargement proven to be most effective way to expand peace and prosperity

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has said that European integration is the most effective way to enlarge the territory of peace, stability, and prosperity in Europe, according to Digi24.ro.