Ialoveni is developing eight government-funded projects in roads, sewage, nurseries, and sports infrastructure

The town of Ialoveni benefits from eight development projects funded by national programs, including "European Village," "European Village Express," "Europe is Close," and "Public Nursery Services". These projects involve investments in road infrastructure, sewage systems, early childhood education, sports facilities, and urban planning. According to the National Office for Regional and Local Development (ONDRL), the goal of these initiatives is to modernize infrastructure and enhance living conditions for the town's residents.

Holocaust-era painting stolen by the Nazis was found in Argentina after 80 years

A court in the Argentine city of Mar del Plata has ordered the return of the painting "Portrait of a Lady", which was stolen by the Nazis during World War II from Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker. The painting will be returned to his heir, Mara von Saher, according to a report by Meduza Live.

Five-hour wait, no refueling: Gasoline crisis in Perm after drone attack

"You wait 5 hours and you can't refuel." Huge queues formed at gas stations in Perm after one of Russia's largest refineries shut down, reports Astra.

Moldova local authorities unlock direct EU funding via EAST GATE

Over 130 Moldovan local authorities will secure direct access to European Union regional development funds by joining the newly formed EAST GATE European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation, officials announced in Chișinău.

Maldives acts as transit hub for Western tech to Russia, WSJ reports

The Maldives has emerged as a key transit hub funneling hundreds of millions of dollars in restricted Western goods to Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing flight records and logistics data.

Moldova urges biomass heating checks ahead of winter

Moldova's Energy Ministry on Tuesday urged public institutions and consumers to prepare biomass heating systems ahead of the cold season, issuing a seven-step checklist to ensure operational safety and fuel efficiency.

Moldova average gross wage rises 9.2% to €840 in Q2 2026

Moldova's average monthly gross wage rose 9.2% year-on-year to €840 (16,896 MDL) in the second quarter of 2026, the National Bureau of Statistics (BNS) said on Tuesday.

Russian treason convictions in 2026 surpass 25-year total, data shows

Russian courts handed down 273 sentences for high treason and espionage during the first half of 2026, surpassing the total number of convictions recorded over the entire 25-year pre-war period.

Moldovan drivers reminded to check mandatory vehicle first aid kits

Moldovan health specialists have urged drivers to inspect mandatory onboard first aid kits regularly, warning that expired medical supplies could compromise emergency care before professional rescue crews arrive.

Moldova hikes household gas tariffs by 41% amid surging European winter prices

Moldova's energy regulator ANRE approved a 41% increase in household natural gas tariffs effective Tuesday, Sept. 1, driven by rising European procurement costs and winter restocking demands.

Latvia bans imports of Russian and Belarusian consumer goods

A sweeping ban on the import of several consumer goods from Russia and Belarus took effect in Latvia on September 1. The trade restrictions apply both to direct shipments and to goods routed through non-EU third countries, Latvian outlet Delfi and Meduza reported.

Moldova reintegration chief visits Romanian school in Transnistria

Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, attended the opening-bell ceremony at Evrika High School in Ribnita on the first day of the new academic year. The official highlighted the school’s crucial role in preserving Romanian-language education in the breakaway Transnistrian region.