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.

Nicu Popescu and Kaja Kallas discuss European security and the hybrid war against Moldova

The Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Moldova for European Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, Nicu Popescu, discussed with the Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, new European initiatives in the field of security and defense, as well as combating hybrid and cognitive warfare.

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.

Train from France to Chișinău: “I didn’t know I’d like Moldova so much”

He set off from France and arrived in Chișinău after a journey of almost two weeks, made entirely by train. Corentin Vignal is passionate about travel and chose the Republic of Moldova for a project dedicated to sustainable tourism. He set out to discover the country in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Once here, he was surprised by the authenticity, diversity, and traditions he discovered in the Republic of Moldova.

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.

Lithuania backs opening all EU negotiation clusters for Moldova

Lithuania supports accelerating Moldova's European Union accession and believes Chișinău is ready to open all remaining negotiation clusters, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said on Friday in Vilnius.

Moldova marks 35 years of Customs Service amid war and EU accession push

Moldova's Customs Service marked its 35th anniversary on Thursday as regional spillover from the war in Ukraine and accelerated EU accession drive sweeping border reforms, agency director Radu Vrabie said.

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.