Moldova aligns farm cooperative rules with EU standards in first reading

Moldova's parliament on Wednesday approved in the first reading a government bill overhauling agricultural cooperation, replacing informal producer groups with EU-aligned producer organisations to boost competitiveness and prepare farmers for the Common Agricultural Policy.

Moldova passes grain and oilseed import licensing through Oct. 31

Moldovan lawmakers passed legislation on Thursday introducing temporary licensing for grain and oilseed imports through Oct. 31, endorsing a government compromise aimed at shielding domestic growers while curbing food price inflation.

Moldova economy to surge upon EU entry, Economy Minister Nasui says

Moldova's economy holds vast growth potential and will surge upon European Union accession, newly appointed Economic Development and Digitalization Minister Claudiu Nasui said during a televised broadcast on Wednesday.

Putin urges direct talks with Kyiv without outside mediation

Russian President Vladimir Putin told an economic forum in Vladivostok on Thursday that chances for resolving the conflict in Ukraine remain, insisting that Moscow and Kyiv must reach an agreement directly without outside mediation.

Moldova parliament extends probe into state enterprises over registry chaos

Moldova’s parliament on September 3 extended the mandate of a special commission investigating state-owned enterprises by 30 days, citing severe registry discrepancies, decades-long insolvencies, and unjustified management salary increases.

Nasui highlights farm, tech, and tourism potential for Moldova

Moldova holds strong economic growth potential across agriculture, IT, and tourism if the state removes bureaucratic barriers for private business, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Claudiu Nasui said on TV8.

Doctors advise targeted health checks as school starts in Moldova

Parents should seek targeted medical checks rather than blanket clinical screenings as children return to classrooms across Moldova, family medicine specialists advised on public television, emphasizing posture, vision, and symptom monitoring.

Moldova's historical flags revived in 45-piece replica collection

A unique collection of 45 historical Moldovan flag replicas, including medieval standards from the reign of Stephen the Great, is preserving the country's heraldic heritage at the Customs Service Museum in Chisinau.

WMO warns El Nino to intensify to very strong through 2027

The El Niño weather pattern will intensify over coming months to reach “very strong” levels by late 2026, threatening severe global climate disruptions through February 2027, the World Meteorological Organization warned.

Trump urges Europe to repay U.S. aid for Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will demand European nations reimburse Washington for past military aid and ammunition provided to Ukraine to counter Russia's ongoing invasion.

Moldova modernises Chișinău refugee school with $100,000 grant

The “Taras Shevchenko” Gymnasium in Chișinău opened the new school year with upgraded facilities, supported by over $100,000 in international funding for its predominantly Ukrainian student body.

Moldova votes grain import curbs as lawmakers push extension to 2027

Moldova's parliament approved a provisional grain and oilseed import licensing regime in first reading on Thursday, while senior lawmakers demanded extending the protections through 2027 to shield domestic farmers from regional market shocks.