India launches first solar mission

India launched its first solar mission on Saturday, just days after becoming the first country to land a spacecraft near the South Pole of the Moon, according to the BBC.

EU enlargement process must be based on merit, says EU official

President of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee David McAllister has said that EU membership must be earned and cannot be accelerated.

Individuals in Moldova can now donate 2% of their income tax to NGOs

The Moldovan Agency for Public Services (ASP) has launched a registration process for individuals who wish to donate 2% of their income tax to non-profit organizations (NGOs).

NATO's top general visits Moldova to discuss security

The Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, visited the Moldovan government on Saturday to discuss regional security and efforts to strengthen the country's defense capabilities. The two sides also discussed deepening cooperation between Moldova and the United States, continuing joint projects, and modernizing the Moldovan army.

Global Fund helps Moldova reduce tuberculosis cases

The number of tuberculosis cases in Moldova has been declining after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Dumitru Latichevschi, regional manager for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Transnistria marks 33rd anniversary of self-proclaimed independence

The self-proclaimed Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR) is marking its 33rd anniversary of independence today. Separatist authorities in Tiraspol are organizing a number of festive events in all districts of the region, including flower laying at memorials and artistic performances.

Most border crossings in Moldova are by foreigners

Over 64,000 people crossed the state border of the Republic of Moldova in the past 24 hours, with more citizens exiting the country. The busiest border crossing points remain Leușeni, Chișinău International Airport, and Sculeni.

Putin, Erdogan to meet in Sochi to discuss grain corridor

The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet in Sochi on Monday, September 4, according to Sky News.

Moldova education system to undergo major overhaul

Moldovan Education Minister Dan Perciun announced on Friday that a series of dismissals are imminent in the country's education system.

Armenia and Azerbaijan trade blame for deadly border clashes

Armenia and Azerbaijan reported new deadly clashes on the border between the two countries on Friday, the latest in a series of incidents that have raised concerns about a possible return to war, Agerpres quoted AFP.

Ukraine cargo ships depart via humanitarian corridor

Two cargo ships have left the Pivdennyi port near Odessa, Ukraine, on Friday, raising to four the number of ships that have left Ukrainian deep-water ports in the Black Sea since Russia withdrew from an agreement to secure passage for grain ships, Reuters and news.ro reported.

Moldova one step closer to joining EU's roaming zone

The European Commission adopted today a proposal to include roaming in the EU-Moldova Association Agreement. Once the necessary steps are completed, Moldovan citizens in the EU will be able to make phone calls at the same tariff conditions as in Moldova, and EU citizens will benefit from the same rights when visiting the country.