Card payments in Moldova grow by 30%

Card payments in Moldova have grown by 30% in the past two years, according to economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță.

Moldova 1 features 15 people from different walks of life in "The Country is Us" Project

The Moldovan public broadcaster Moldova 1 has launched a new project called "The Country is Us" to mark the 32nd anniversary of the country's independence.

USAID drones to help Moldova secure energy infrastructure

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has donated 10 drones to Moldelectrica, the national electricity company of Moldova. The donation, worth approximately $1 million, is intended to help strengthen the country's energy security and resilience.

John Isner to retire after 16-year career

American tennis player John Isner announced on Thursday that he will retire after the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the season.

Ukrainian forces land in Crimea, engage in battle with Russians

Ukrainian forces launched a land and air assault in Crimea on Thursday morning, engaging in heavy fighting with Russian forces near the village of Mayak, according to a spokesman for the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Intelligence Directorate.

Ukrainian president hails independence, honours Moldovan soldier

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed Ukraine's independence on its 32nd anniversary, paying tribute to a Moldovan-born soldier who was executed by Russian mercenaries for refusing to surrender.

Moldova 1 launches project to celebrate Independence Day, 15 protagonists

Moldova 1, the national public broadcaster, has launched a project called "We Are the Country" to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Republic of Moldova's independence.

Wagner Group leader Prigozhin's death raises questions about group's future

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder and leader of the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary group, was killed in a plane crash in Russia's Tver region on Wednesday evening, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency confirmed on Thursday.

Environmental activists clash over Stonehenge tunnel construction

Controversy surrounds the renowned megalithic monument Stonehenge in the United Kingdom. Several environmental activists have expressed opposition to the construction of a tunnel in close proximity to the site, a decision made just a month ago. On the other hand, other activists argue that the construction of this tunnel is necessary to alleviate traffic in the nearby town.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of Wagner group, killed in plane crash

A plane carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, crashed in Russia on Wednesday, killing him and nine other people on board, according to the BBC.

Zelensky and Recean discuss food transit, water Infrastructure

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Prime Minister Dorin Recean of Moldova met in Kyiv on August 23 to discuss the transit of Ukrainian food through Moldovan territory and the development of water infrastructure.

Moldova considers tax monopoly on scrap metal market

The Ministry of Economy and Digitization is considering the introduction of a tax monopoly on the scrap metal market. The move is aimed at targeting entrepreneurs who are active in the sector but are not taxpayers.