Igor Grosu urged the Moldovans settled in Ireland to stay involved and to support the Republic of Moldova in its European path

The Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu had a meeting in Dublin with a group of Moldovans settled in Ireland. The head of the legislature spoke to them about the priorities for this end of the year and that the Parliament, together with the Government and the Presidency, are working so that, one day, the Republic of Moldova becomes a member country of the European Union, so that our villages and towns look like in European Union.

The activity of the Leușeni border crossing point will be suspended on September 28

The activity of the Moldovan-Romanian border crossing point in Leușeni will be suspended on September 28 between 11.00 and 13.00, due to the works to replace the underground cables on the territory of the customs post.

DDoS attacks target Moldovan government websites

In the past week, there has been an increase in cyber attacks on several websites, the Government of the Republic of Moldova announced.

The pen used by Maia Sandu to sign the country's official application for EU membership, sold at a charity auction

The pen used by the president of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, to sign the official application for the country's accession to the European Union, was sold at a charity auction for the sum of 6,000 euros. It happened during an event hosted by the non-governmental organization "Child, Community, Family". The name of the owner of the historic pen was not revealed.

Moldelectrica received drones from the USA. Employees were trained by American experts on how to use them

Moldelectrica employees will be able to intervene more quickly in case of accidents at high-voltage power lines, and this will increase the efficiency and safety of electricity transmission services. Through the USAID mission, the United States Government donated ten drones. The event took place in the village of Corbu in the Dondușeni district, where, for four days, the 13 employees were trained by American experts.

NGOs condemn Tiraspol's restrictions on press

Non-governmental media organisations have condemned the perpetuation of abusive and illegal practices by Tiraspol against journalists, and called on the constitutional authorities of the Republic of Moldova to ensure the rights and freedoms of their citizens guaranteed by law.

CSM member Iulian Muntean contemplates resignation amidst corruption scandal

In a recent development, the newly appointed member of the Consiliul Superior al Magistraturii (CSM), Iulian Muntean, who failed to inform the Pre-Vetting Commission of an ongoing criminal investigation, has hinted at the possibility of resigning.

Maia Sandu meets with Moldovan diaspora in New York

Moldovan President Maia Sandu met with Moldovan citizens living in New York on September 21, as part of her participation in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

20 Moldovan businesses to receive funding for dual vocational education

The funding will be provided through an entrepreneur support program. Beneficiaries will be selected through a competition. Company representatives say that dual education helps them find new workers.

The Republic of Moldova purchased 200 thousand doses of seasonal flu vaccine from the Netherlands

The Republic of Moldova procured a batch of 200 thousand doses of seasonal flu vaccine from the Netherlands, for which it paid 20.5 million lei from the funds of the National Medical Insurance Company. The vaccine has been stored in the ANSP warehouse and will be distributed to hospitals in the country.

An explosive, found on an agricultural land in Fălești district

Sappers from the "Moldova" Motorized Infantry Brigade started the week with a demining mission in the village of Egorovca, Falesti district. They were alerted by locals who found an explosive during agricultural work.

Nobel laureate Randy Schekman visits Moldova

Randy Schekman, Nobel laureate and world-renowned scientist with Moldovan roots, is visiting Moldova for the first time. The visit began with the presentation of the Honorary Member of the Academy of Sciences insignia, followed by a public lecture by the renowned American scientist entitled "My Path to the Nobel Prize."