CUB says CEC regulation on public service announcements is 'abusive'

The Coalition for Unity and Welfare (CUB) has challenged a regulation by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) that would only allow media service providers and advertising distributors to broadcast public service messages that have been approved by the CEC during the electoral period.

EU redirects €135m to Ukraine and Moldova from Russia and Belarus funds

The European Union is redirecting €135 million to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova from funds that were suspended for Russia and Belarus, MEP Siegfried Mureșan has said.

Latvian President convenes Security Council meeting to discuss border situation with Russia and Belarus

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs convened a meeting of the National Security Council on August 17 to discuss the border situation with Russia and Belarus. The Council is expected to address issues such as the presence of the Wagner Group in Belarus and Minsk's attempts to provoke a hybrid war.

Moldovan farmers dissatisfied with grain price

Despite a bountiful harvest this year, Moldovan farmers are dissatisfied with the price they are receiving for their grain, according to regional agriculture officials. Some farmers in the south of the country are also struggling to repay loans due to poor harvests.

Moldova's Anti-Corruption Centre appoints new deputy director

The Moldovan Parliament has appointed Alexandr Pânzari as deputy director of the Anti-Corruption Center (CNA). Pânzari has been serving as head of the CNA's North Directorate and was nominated for the position by CNA Director Iulian Rusu.

Russia's attacks on Ukraine's Danube ports drive up wheat prices

The price of wheat rose after Russia attacked Ukraine's Danube ports, according to the American news agency Bloomberg. At the Chicago Board of Trade, prices were up 1.3% on Wednesday after falling 6% in the previous three sessions.

Politico: Russia risks war with NATO in the Black Sea, warns Europe's former top commander

Moscow risks triggering a direct war with NATO by intercepting ships in international waters and trying to impose economic control over Ukraine, warns NATO's former top allied commander in Europe.

SSC to meet to assess Moldova's energy security

President Maia Sandu will convene the Supreme Security Council (SSC) on Thursday, August 17, to assess the country's energy security capabilities for the 2023-2024 heating season.

Ukraine pledges to keep Russian forces out of Moldova

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has vowed that his country will not allow Russian aggression to reach the borders of Moldova.

Republic of Moldova's passport ranked 51st in the world

The Republic of Moldova's passport has been ranked 51st in the world in terms of travel freedom, according to the latest Henley Passport Index report. This means that holders of a Moldovan passport can travel visa-free to 121 countries.

Law on external evaluation of judges and prosecutors returned to Parliament for review

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has returned the law on the external evaluation of judges and prosecutors, approved at the end of July by the parliamentary majority of the Action and Solidarity Party, to Parliament for review.

Moldovan universities accredited at European level

Five universities in Moldova have been accredited at European level, which allows the recognition and compatibility of diplomas issued by them in European Union countries, the Ministry of Education announces.