Moldova's vocational training scheme to boost youth skills

Young people in Moldova will get a new boost to their skills with the launch of a project to expand dual vocational training.

Ukraine resumes scrap metal exports to Russian-backed Transnistria

Ukrainian scrap metal traders have resumed exports of raw material to the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria after a one-year hiatus.

Chișinău council to get 15% stake in tech park

The Chișinău Municipal Council (CMC) will participate as a founder in the establishment of the company that will manage Moldova's Hi Tech Park and will hold a 15% stake, following a draft decision approved by the CMC on Thursday, 21 August.

Moldova proposes cutting Transnistria polling stations

Moldovan authorities are considering reducing the number of polling stations for citizens in the breakaway region of Transnistria from 30 to 10 ahead of the September 28 parliamentary elections.

Endsummer Night’s Dream performance marks a decade of Moldova’s ‘Opera at Butuceni’ festival

A major open-air classical music performance is set to take place in Moldova, celebrating a decade of the "Opera at Butuceni" festival.

European states call on Donald Trump to deploy F-35s to Romania

Several European states have asked President Donald Trump to deploy F-35 fighter jets to Romania to bolster security guarantees for Ukraine, The Times reports.

Russia accused of hybrid war on Moldova amid election tensions

Moscow has been accused of waging a "hybrid war" against Moldova by stepping up its disinformation campaign ahead of the country's upcoming parliamentary elections.

Moldova’s wine sector goes global: Key conference

Moldova is taking steps to reposition its wine on the global stage, moving from tradition towards international competition.

Moldovan protest organisers face corruption charges over 'paid participants'

Moldovan authorities have opened more than 40 criminal cases for alleged bribery against the organisers of a recent protest in the capital, Chisinau.

Dodon 'under fire' as protest and corruption scandal collide

On Thursday, 21 August, several leaders and supporters of Moldova’s Party of Socialists (PSRM) staged a protest in front of the government headquarters in Chișinău.

Israel launches first phase of planned Gaza City assault

Israel has launched the first phase of its planned assault on Gaza City and has already taken control of a suburb, Israeli military spokesperson Effie Defrin announced on Wednesday night. The announcement came via Reuters, citing Agerpres.

Moldovan police use drones to combat traffic violations

Drivers are being warned that from Wednesday, they will face surveillance from police drones, not just ground patrols.