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.

Turkey sets new national temperature record

A new national temperature record has been set in Turkey, reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in the southeastern province of Hatay. The record was set in the Hassa district, which is one of the provinces severely affected by the February earthquakes.

Ukraine opens new temporary corridor for ships in Black Sea

A cargo container ship left the Black Sea port of Odessa on Wednesday morning on a new temporary corridor for merchant vessels to and from Ukrainian ports blocked by Russia, the Ukrainian government announced.

Moldova seeks foreign aid at next edition of Support Platform

The next edition of the Support Platform for the Republic of Moldova will take place in Chisinau on 17 October, President Maia Sandu said at the opening of the Ambassadors' meeting. The head of state stressed that the authorities of our country will discuss with development partners the needs for foreign aid and other topics of interest.

Moldova government considers privatising RED Nord and FEE Nord

The government of Moldova is considering privatising two electricity distribution companies, RED Nord and FEE Nord. Several companies have expressed interest in the privatisation, including Premier Energy and strategic investors from Romania.

Moldovan energy minister says Termoelectrica will operate on natural gas this winter

The Republic of Moldova could see lower natural gas prices in the cold season, Energy Minister Victor Parlicov said recently during a talk show.

Ukrainian drone attack thwarted by Russian air defence

Russia's air defence systems shot down three Ukrainian drones near the Kaluga region, which borders the Moscow region to the north, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.