Ex-bank president jailed for $100 million embezzlement

A Moldovan court sentenced today former Savings Bank interim president Viorel Bârca to 10 years in prison for embezzling $100 million, the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PAC) announced.

Textbook split: Moldova tackles heavy backpacks

The Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) is exploring a solution for hefty backpacks: dividing bulky textbooks into two parts.

Moldova and EU discuss next steps in accession process

Moldovan President Maia Sandu and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the next steps in Moldova's accession process to the European Union in a phone call on Monday, the Moldovan Presidency announced.

UNRWA funding in limbo: Romania joins suspension

Romania has announced the suspension of its voluntary contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), citing allegations that agency employees were involved in a Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023.

Moldova to join Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA)

Moldova takes a significant step towards European integration by signing its application to join the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) tomorrow, as announced by the National Bank of Moldova.

Moldova's new anti-corruption body aims to coordinate efforts

The Ministry of Justice in Moldova has officially launched the Anti-Corruption Platform, a consultative body that will bring together government agencies and institutions to coordinate efforts to combat corruption.

EU funds fuel growth, living standards rise in Romania

Romania has accessed over €89 billion in European Union funds since joining the bloc in 2007, according to Economy Minister Ștefan Radu Oprea.

Moldova, Ukraine seek peaceful end in Transnistria stalemate

Moldova and Ukraine reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Transnistria conflict during a joint press conference on Monday.

Thousands gather in Jerusalem to advocate for Gaza settlements restoration

Several thousand Israelis, including ministers, gathered Sunday evening in Jerusalem, urging the prime minister to proceed with the restoration of settlements in the Gaza Strip, reports Hotnews.ro.

Finland's tight race: Former PM vs. green veteran for president

Finnish voters cast their ballots in the first round of the presidential election on Sunday, January 28th, with foreign policy and relations with Russia dominating the discourse.

Moldova textbook woes: Lack of transparency, low competition raise concerns

Moldova's textbook procurement system, plagued by a lack of transparency and low competition, might not be providing students with the resources they need, say civil society groups.

Liverpool inferno: Abandoned building burns

A colossal fire ripped through an abandoned four-story building in Liverpool's Everton district on Sunday, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents and casting a pall of smoke over the city, The Independent has reported.