Mi-28 Helicopter Crash in Kaluga: Technical Malfunction Suspected

A Russian military Mi-28 helicopter crashed on Thursday in the Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

How Rutte Will Navigate NATO Amid Trump’s Possible Return

The potential shift in the configuration of the US elections this fall is being closely monitored across Europe, including in Brussels at NATO and EU headquarters, as well as in Moscow and Kiev.

Petru Rotaru Resigns as Finance Minister for Vice-Governor Post

Petru Rotaru is stepping down from his role as Minister of Finance. Prime Minister Dorin Recean announced this decision. According to the National Bank of Moldova, Petru Rotaru will assume the position of vice-governor.

Beat the Queue! Avoid Leușeni-Albița Border Delays

Heavy traffic is currently reported at the Leușeni-Albița border crossing on the outbound side from Moldova. The Border Police are taking steps to alleviate congestion by implementing a series of measures to streamline the flow of traffic.

The Republic of Moldova will benefit from financial support of over 40 million euros from the World Bank

The Republic of Moldova will benefit from budgetary support in the amount of about 40 million euros from the World Bank. The members of the Economy, Budget and Finance Parliamentary Committee examined the draft ratification of a loan agreement in this regard.

New rules for entering Israel. Moldovans will need prior approval

As of August 1, Israel is changing the rules for entering its territory for citizens of states with a visa-free regime, including citizens of the Republic of Moldova.

EU warned Slovakia against foreign agent law for NGOs

The European Commission warned Slovakia that it will launch immediate legal action if the government pushes ahead with a proposed law requiring NGOs that receive funding from abroad to label themselves "organisations with foreign support", Reuters reports.

A plane crashed in Nepal immediately after takeoff. The pilot is the only survivor

A plane crashed on Wednesday immediately after it took off from the capital of Nepal. 18 people died, and the pilot, the only survivor, was injured, AP writes.

Mihai Popșoi is paying a working visit to Ireland

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, is paying a working visit to Ireland, between July 25 and 26. The visit takes place in the context of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Moldova and Ireland.

Russia passes bill expanding list of foreign organizations that can be deemed undesirable

The bill providing for the possibility to recognize any foreign organizations, including those whose founders are foreign government agencies, as undesirable in Russia, has passed on July 23 the second and third readings in the State Duma lower house of parliament.

Economic agents from the Transnistrian region are reorienting their trade towards the EU in 2024

Over 80% of the exports and 53% of the imports of economic agents from the Transnistrian region targeted the European Union, in the first semester of the current year, reads a press release of the Reintegration Policy Office.

Former Prime Minister Vasile Tarlev will run for president

The former Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Vasile Tarlev, officially announced his candidacy for the presidential elections this fall. Tarlev said that he made this decision following requests and urges from many citizens, emphasizing the need to be more actively involved in the political and economic life of the country.