Russian TV tower attacked with drones

A TV tower in the Bryansk region of Russia was attacked with drones overnight, according to the region's governor, Aleksandr Bogomaz. He said that no one was injured and there was no damage.

EU reduces fossil fuel use for electricity generation by 17%

The European Union reduced its use of fossil fuels for electricity generation by 17% in the first half of 2023, compared to the same period last year, according to a study by the clean energy group Ember, cited by The Guardian.

Moldova under yellow warning for atmospheric instability

Meteorologists issued a yellow warning for atmospheric instability on August 30, 2023. The warning is in effect until 10:00 PM local time.

Press Review: Moldova's Farmers Protest New Circular, Country Faces Infrastructure and Unemployment Challenges

Farmers in Moldova are protesting a new circular from the Ministry of Agriculture that would require them to provide proof of ownership or possession of land affected by natural disasters in order to receive subsidies. The circular has been met with criticism from farmers, who say it is too bureaucratic and will make it more difficult for them to access subsidies.

Ukrainian special forces land in western Crimea, Russian forces claim to have destroyed four ships

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on Wednesday that it had destroyed four Ukrainian military ships carrying special forces in the Black Sea, according to Agerpres.ro.

US military aid to Ukraine reaches $44 billion

The United States on Tuesday announced a new $250 million military aid package for Ukraine, including air defence missiles, artillery ammunition, Javelin missile systems, and demining equipment, CNN reports.

Landsbergis: EU Enlargement proven to be most effective way to expand peace and prosperity

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has said that European integration is the most effective way to enlarge the territory of peace, stability, and prosperity in Europe, according to Digi24.ro.

Macron proposes multi-speed EU to integrate new members

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the European Union to reform into a "multi-speed" union in order to integrate Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans, as reported by Politico.

First Moldovan Youth Summit to be held in Chisinau

The Federation of Moldovan Youth in Romania will organise the first edition of the Moldovan Youth Summit in Chisinau from September 1 to 3, 2023. The event, titled "Homesick," is organised in partnership with the National Youth Council of Moldova and the Romanian Youth Council.

UNICEF: War in Ukraine has devastated education

More than 1,300 schools have been completely destroyed in government-controlled areas of Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022, while others have been severely damaged, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday, as reported by Reuters.

Poland, Baltic States warn Belarus over Wagner Group

Poland and the Baltic States will immediately close their borders with Belarus if any incidents occur at the border, the countries' interior ministers said on Tuesday.

Iohannis: Moldova and Ukraine to join the Three Seas Initiative

Moldova and Ukraine will become associated members of the Three Seas Initiative diplomatic format at the September summit, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced today in a speech at the Annual Meeting of the Romanian Diplomacy. At the same time, the official said that the expansion of the Initiative with a new participating state, Greece, is also being considered.