The Republic of Moldova and Israel could sign a free trade agreement

Chisinau and Tel-Aviv are working to prepare negotiations for the signing of a free trade agreement with Israel, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, in a briefing with his Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, who is visiting work in Chisinau. According to the head of Moldovan diplomacy, a Free Trade Agreement would be the basis for capitalizing on the existing but untapped economic potential.

A foreign citizen tried to illegally withdraw 27 thousand US dollars from the Republic of Moldova

The border police, in cooperation with the customs officials, found undeclared money in the luggage of a non-resident passenger on the Chisinau - Sharm el Sheikh flight. The incident was recorded on Monday, August 7, at Chisinau International Airport.

PAS has a new deputy in Parliament. CC validated the mandate of Mariana Lucrețeanu

The Constitutional Court validated, today, the deputy mandate of Mariana Lucrețeanu, from the Action and Solidarity Party.

Russian strike on Ukraine city kills seven, damaging hotel used by journalists

Rescue workers are searching through the rubble of an apartment block and hotel regularly used by journalists covering the war in Ukraine after two missile strikes on the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk killed at least seven people and injured tens more, The Guardian reports.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, on a working visit to Chisinau

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Eli Cohen, is making a working visit to the Republic of Moldova on August 7-8, at the invitation of his counterpart, Nicu Popescu. The official's agenda also includes meetings with the country's president, Maia Sandu.

Moldovan cherry exports to the EU increased 12.5 times in 2023

Deliveries of Moldovan cherries to the European Union increased 12.5 times this year, compared to 2022. Thus, if last year 208 tons were exported, in 2023 the figure reaches 2600 tons, totaling a value of 7,442,000 dollars, according to the Delegation of the European Union in the Republic of Moldova.

The Minister of National Defense of Romania is on an official visit to Chisinau

The Minister of National Defense of Romania, Angel Tîlvăr, is on an official visit to Chisinau, where he will meet with his counterpart Anatolie Nosatîi. The information was confirmed for Radio Moldova by the press officer of the Ministry of Defense, Ala Diaconu.

Electoral period for the general local elections from November 5 starts

On August 7, electoral period for the general local elections of November 5 begins, for the nomination and registration of candidates for the positions of mayor and local councilors, according to the calendar program approved by the Central Electoral Commission. The actual electoral campaign begins on October 6, the day from which campaigning in favor of the candidates is also allowed.

Petru Racu has reprofiled himself as a merchant

After ending his football career, Petru Racu is now fully dedicated to business. The former Moldovan international, who owns a company producing cold-pressed vegetable oils, is increasingly taking part in trade fairs to promote his brand and sell his products.

Local tourism is gaining momentum in Moldova

The Covid-19 pandemic and then the war in Ukraine have kept many Moldovans in their homeland. Willing to travel, people gradually began to discover their country. Lately, the national heritage has been increasingly exploited by attracting local tourists, and this has brought with it the development of rural localities, say experts in the field.

Borș won the silver medal at the World Junior Championships

Moldovan freestyle wrestler Alexandru Borș has become vice world champion among juniors "under 17". At the competition in Istanbul, in the 80 kg weight category, our compatriot won against Adam Mizsei from Hungary, Daniel Simonian from Israel, Ismayil Asadli from Azerbaijan and Zackary Ryder from the USA.

Several European countries hit by severe storms causing flooding

Rain, storms, floods and strong winds are giving Europeans a headache. After three days of heavy rain, landslides have also occurred in Styria, Austria. Several houses have been destroyed or washed away and residents have been evacuated. A house above the landslide area is also set to collapse as the slope continues to move.