Air defence destroys Ukrainian drone in Moscow

Air defence forces destroyed a Ukrainian drone in Moscow early Friday morning, causing no damage or casualties, authorities said, quoted by Agerpres.ro.

Moldova's Government, Farmers' Association discuss subsidies, cross-border traffic

The management of Moldova's Ministry of Agriculture met with representatives of the Farmers' Force Association on Tuesday to discuss ways to support farmers affected by the country's economic crisis.

Romania and Bulgaria could join Schengen by end of year

The European Commission said Thursday that Romania and Bulgaria are ready to join the Schengen area of passport-free travel by the end of the year.

Sweden raises terror alert level to 4

Sweden has raised its terror alert level from 3 to 4, the second-highest level, in response to a recent increase in threats, according to unnamed sources cited by Reuters.

Moldova to require ID for all currency exchange transactions

The Moldovan parliament has voted in favour of a law that would require people to present identification documents for all currency exchange transactions, regardless of the amount.

EU and UNDP support water infrastructure in Moldova

1,000 smart water metres have been installed in 18 residential blocks in Ungheni municipality, Moldova, with the support of the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

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.