EU skills swap: Moldovan entrepreneurs go global

Young entrepreneurs in Moldova now have a unique opportunity to hone their skills and gain valuable insights from seasoned business leaders across the European Union, thanks to the recent expansion of the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program.

Four more bridges across the Prut to be rehabilitated

Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Andrei Spînu announced that four more road bridges across the Prut will be rehabilitated. In this regard, he said, the Romanian National Agency for Public Procurement has validated the documentation for the attribution of the feasibility studies.

Moldova ponders financial incentives for school choice amid debate

Moldova's Education Ministry has ignited lively debate with a proposal offering €50 monthly allowances to parents for transporting children to larger schools (50+ students).

Chisinau takes flight: Competition heats up, fares down

Moldovan skies promise brighter horizons for air travellers, with authorities hinting at increased competition and potentially lower fares from Chisinau International Airport.

U.S., Moldova discuss justice reforms and anti-corruption efforts

Moldovan Justice Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru met with U.S. Ambassador to Moldova Kent D. Logsdon and new USAID Mission Chief Jeff Bryan on January 20 to discuss the ongoing reforms in Moldova's justice system.

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant mines back in place, IAEA says

The Russian military has reinstalled mines around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the Ukrainian city of Enerhodar, according to Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

EU to tackle Ukrainian grain dumping

The European Commission is working on a set of measures to address the problems caused by the export of cheap Ukrainian grains into the five border states of Romania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Bulgaria.

Diplomatic discord over Gaza crisis

In a tumultuous turn of events, Israel has intensified its operations in the strife-ridden southern Gaza Strip, amid a backdrop of a deepening humanitarian crisis and diplomatic discord with its American ally over the potential establishment of a Palestinian state, as per reports from AFP.

Deafening silence? Moldova amplifies inclusion

Moldova's classrooms are gearing up for an inclusive revolution in 2024. Education Minister Dan Perciun, huddled with advisors on disability rights, unveiled a roadmap: 10 million lei ($0.177 million) pumped into resource centres for children with hearing impairments, just the first step in levelling the educational playing field.

Vetting Commission evaluates eight Supreme Court candidates

The Independent Evaluation Commission for Assessing the Integrity of Candidates for the Position of Member in the Self-Governing Bodies of Judges and Prosecutors (Vetting Commission) conducted hearings for eight candidates for the position of judge at the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) this week.

Moldova: Snowfall and ice disrupt traffic, block trucks on major routes

Just after a brief respite, winter has thrown down another icy gauntlet in Moldova. Heavy snowfall and treacherous ice have blanketed the country, leading to widespread travel disruptions and heightened safety concerns.

Tărâm untangled: Romania's Turkish word ties

Have you ever romanticised Romania's idyllic plains as a "tărâm," a land steeped in ancient mystique? While the image stirs the imagination, the truth, as author Dan Alexe reveals, is a tad less mythical.