The gross external debt of the Republic of Moldova increased by more than 900 million dollars in 2023

Moldova’s gross external debt increased by 9.1% compared to the end of 2022 to US$10.465.65 billion on December 31, 2023. The ratio of the gross external debt to the GDP was 63.3%, by 2.8 percentage points lower than on December 31, 2022, IPN reports, with reference to preliminary data presented by the National Bank of Moldova.

Man holds several people inside Dutch cafe

Several people have been taken hostage at a popular cafe in an eastern Dutch town, police said, BBC reports.

Bulgarian cruise ship crashes into wall on Danube in Austria, injuring 11

Eleven people were injured when a Bulgarian cruise ship crashed into a concrete wall in a sluice on the River Danube in the northern Austrian town of Aschach an der Donau overnight, local police said on Saturday, Reuters reports.

ISW: Russia has changed the target set for attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure

Russia has expanded the target set for attacks on critical infrastructure in Ukraine by intensifying strikes on hydroelectric power plants, according to a report by the US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW), reports UNIAN.

Moldova Ditches Cash: Card Payments Surge

According to official data from the National Bank of Moldova (BNM), over half of Moldovans prefer to pay with a card.

Moldova Receives Romanian Fuel After Long Delay

The first shipment of diesel fuel from Romania is scheduled to arrive in the Republic of Moldova this evening. The next shipment could be delivered in approximately 10 days.

Chisinau Land Auction Nets Over 133 Million Lei

Chisinau City Hall auctioned off 11 out of 16 plots of land today, raising over 133 million lei. Intense bidding occurred for a significant plot located in the Circus area, resulting in a final sale price of almost 95 million lei.

Alonso Stays: Leverkusen Coach Rejects Liverpool, Bayern

Xabi Alonso has dispelled all speculation! The Bayer Leverkusen coach has formally announced his decision to remain at the club beyond the conclusion of the current competitive season.

Unlocking Moldova's Capital Market: Opportunities and Challenges

In the realm of finance, political risk often heralds promising returns, particularly in developing nations.

Russia Expels Moldovan Diplomat in Retaliation

An employee of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Moscow has been declared persona non grata by the Russian authorities, RIA Novosti reports.

Reduced Health Insurance Rates End March 31st - Moldova

Moldovan citizens seeking to purchase individual health insurance policies will now have the option to do so on weekends and holidays, March 30th and 31st, through the Mpay government e-payment service (mpay.gov.md).

Vetting Commission Member Resigns: Integrity Evaluation in Focus

One of the three international members of the Vetting Commission, Maria Giuliana Civinini, has formally informed Parliament, the Legal Committee, Appointments and Immunities, as well as the Vetting Commission itself, of her decision to resign effective May 15, 2024.