Russian jets intercept MQ-9 Reaper and Bayraktar TB2 drones over Black Sea

Russia's defence ministry said Tuesday that it sent two fighter jets to intercept two drones over the Black Sea. The drones were identified as an MQ-9 Reaper and a Bayraktar TB2, but the ministry did not specify to whom they belonged, Agerpres reports.

War in Ukraine slows down construction in Moldova

The volume of construction works in Moldova decreased by 8% in the first half of 2023, compared to the same period last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Moldova, Ukraine leaders meet in Athens to discuss grain exports, EU integration

President Maia Sandu of Moldova and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met in Athens on Tuesdasy to discuss pressing issues of bilateral cooperation, regional security, and common opposition to the Kremlin's aggressive policy and Russian hybrid influence.

Moldova seeks Greek investment to boost economy

President Maia Sandu of Moldova and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece have agreed to boost cooperation between the two countries in several areas, including energy, economy, and tourism.

Hungarian minister: Russian gas to Hungary could be redirected to TurkStream

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Tuesday that Russian natural gas supplied to Hungary via Ukraine could be redirected to the TurkStream pipeline. The move comes as Ukraine does not intend to renew its agreement with Gazprom from next year.

Moldova's EU accession negotiations to require economic integration

Former Romanian Prime Minister and current MEP Dacian Ciolos told Radio Moldova on Tuesday that negotiations for Moldova's accession to the European Union will require the country to connect its economy to the European one. This would increase the access of Moldovan products to the EU market and make it more attractive for foreign investors.

Moldova offers solidarity to Greece in fight against wildfires

The Republic of Moldova will send 56 firefighters to Greece in the coming days to help fight the devastating wildfires that have been raging in the country for the past week. The announcement was made by Moldovan President Maia Sandu after a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens.

Zelensky, Vucic hold "open and frank" talks in Athens

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held an "open and frank" discussion on the sidelines of the informal summit of Western Balkan countries in Athens on August 22, according to Ukrainskaia Pravda.

Agile Spirit 2023: Moldovan soldiers train with NATO allies

Soldiers from the National Army of Moldova are participating in the multinational exercise "Agile Spirit 2023" in Georgia. The exercise began last week and will last until September 2.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean to attend Crimea Platform Summit in Ukraine

Prime Minister Dorin Recean will represent the Republic of Moldova at the Crimea Platform Summit to be held in Ukraine on August 23, 2023. The summit is an international forum for consultation and coordination of efforts to liberate the Crimean Peninsula, which was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014. The information was confirmed to Radio Moldova by Daniel Vodă, the spokesperson of the Prime Minister.

Labour force participation rate in Moldova falls to 41.8%

The number of employable people in Moldova has declined by over 400,000 in the past 19 years, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. In 2003, there were 1.3 million employable people in the country, but this number fell to 890,000 in 2022.

Electric bus made in Moldova can travel 70 kilometres autonomously

The Republic of Moldova has produced its first electric bus, which can travel 70 kilometres autonomously and meets all international standards. The bus was assembled by engineers from the Informbusiness company, which specialises in producing electronic transport equipment that is exported to more than 170 cities around the world.