Odessa port evacuates second cargo ship

A second civilian cargo ship has left Ukraine's Odessa port, sailing through a temporary Black Sea corridor set up to evacuate ships anchored in Ukrainian ports during the full-scale invasion, BBC reports.

Moldova, Ukraine to work together to improve connectivity

Moldova and Ukraine have agreed to accelerate the construction of the Cosăuți-Iampil bridge, which will connect the two countries over the Dniester River.

Government to invest in education, increase teachers' salaries

The basic salaries of teachers in Moldova will increase starting January 1, 2024, Education and Research Minister Dan Perciun announced on Facebook. Perciun said that the current salaries are insufficient, but that the government is committed to increasing them responsibly.

Expert: Moldova can revitalise infrastructure with Ukraine grain transit

The transit of Ukrainian grain could be an opportunity for Moldova to develop its infrastructure, according to Andrei Curăraru, an expert in foreign policy. He said that carriers would generate more revenue and be able to connect with European infrastructure.

Moldova takes steps to diversify energy sources, but challenges remain

Moldova's energy sector remains one of the most vulnerable areas of the country, 32 years after independence, according to energy expert Sergiu Tofilat.

Hungarian minister: Russian gas to Hungary could be redirected to TurkStream

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Tuesday that Russian natural gas supplied to Hungary via Ukraine could be redirected to the TurkStream pipeline. The move comes as Ukraine does not intend to renew its agreement with Gazprom from next year.

Labour force participation rate in Moldova falls to 41.8%

The number of employable people in Moldova has declined by over 400,000 in the past 19 years, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. In 2003, there were 1.3 million employable people in the country, but this number fell to 890,000 in 2022.

Moldova depoliticizes education system with new law

The Moldovan Parliament has voted to amend the Education Code, effectively ending the mandate of district education directors who have not been appointed in accordance with the new law.

Ukrainian PM calls for more weapons to drive out Russian forces

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal has called on Western partners to send more ammunition to the country in order to achieve significant success in its counteroffensive against Russian forces.

Nearly 400 former patent holders switch to self-employment

The number of former patent holders who have switched to the new activity regime has increased by nearly 400 in the past week, according to the Minister of Economy, Dumitru Alaiba.

Lukashenko warns Russian army could reach Moldova's border

The president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has warned that the Russian army could reach the border of the Republic of Moldova if Ukraine does not agree to peace negotiations.

Romania and Bulgaria could join Schengen by end of year

The European Commission said Thursday that Romania and Bulgaria are ready to join the Schengen area of passport-free travel by the end of the year.