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The Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Moldova-Romania, officially relaunched in Chisinau
IPN
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August 14, 2025
0 Chisinau and Bucharest are strengthening their economic ties and expanding their commercial cooperation within the European Union. The commitment was reaffirmed at the relaunch event of the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the...
Janis Mazeiks, at the end of his mandate, discussed with Mihai Popsoi the main developments in Moldova’s relations with the EU
MoldovaLive
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August 14, 2025
Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi held a farewell meeting with the Head of the European Union Delegation to the Republic of Moldova, Ambassador Janis Mazeiks, who is completing his four‑year mandate in the country. The officials reviewed the...
U.S. Human Rights Report on Moldova: Limited Progress and Ongoing Challenges
MoldovaLive
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August 14, 2025
Insufficiently investigated cases of torture, pressure on press freedom, and systematic violations in the Transnistrian region are just some of the serious problems highlighted in the U.S. Department of State’s annual human rights report on the...
Latvia supports impossibility of separating Ukraine and Moldova in EU accession process
Interfax Ukraine
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August 14, 2025
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko held a conversation with her Latvian counterpart Evika Siliņa, during which they discussed, in particular, Ukraine's European integration and further security, defense, and humanitarian assistance. "Had a...
US Report on Human Rights in Moldova: Limited Progress and Persistent Challenges
IPN
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August 14, 2025
0 Cases of insufficiently investigated torture, pressures on press freedom, and systematic violations in the Transnistrian region – these are just a few of the serious issues highlighted in the annual human rights report on the Republic of...
NEW PROGRAM TO SUPPORT EXPORT PROMOTION LAUNCHED IN MOLDOVA
Infotag
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August 14, 2025
The Investment Agency has launched a new program - BRIDGE Export, aimed at supporting the promotion of exports and international development of companies by financing activities that facilitate their entry into foreign markets. As reported by the...
EU Ambassador Jānis Mažeiks concludes his mandate in the Republic of Moldova
IPN
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August 14, 2025
0 The Head of the European Union Delegation in Chisinau, Ambassador Jānis Mažeiks, is concluding his term in the Republic of Moldova. On this occasion, Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a farewell meeting with...
New ‘Curly’ threat actor found targeting sensitive organizations in Georgia, Moldova
The Record
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August 13, 2025
State organizations in Moldova and Georgia were attacked in recent months by a threat actor researchers believe is operating to support Russian interests. The threat actor has operated since late 2024 and launched espionage attacks against...
Azerbaijan’s energy reach extends toward Moldova via Romania
AzerNews
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August 14, 2025
Azerbaijan’s energy reach extends toward Moldova via Romania 14 August 2025 08:30 (UTC+04:00) Romania is taking decisive steps to strengthen its energy security by deepening cooperation with Azerbaijan, with plans to potentially import up to 9...
Moldova’s fruit sector blossoms in EU markets, backed by government support
Fresh Plaza
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August 13, 2025
In recent years, Moldova has seen its exports to the European Union increase significantly. "The shift towards the EU market has been profound: in 2013, 46.8% of Moldovan exports went to the EU, but today that figure stands at 67.3%, with the CIS...
Co-founder of Gareth Sheridan’s US business involved in Moldova airline controversy
The Irish Times
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Gareth Sheridan’s partner in his publicly-quoted US business Nutriband was involved in a major controversy in 2019 over the privatisation of Air Moldova and possible links to Russian oligarchs. When Mr Sheridan (35) announced his intention earlier...
Gazprom Slams Moldova License Revocation
Energy Intelligence
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August 13, 2025
Russia’s Gazprom said on Aug. 7 that it would “continue to protect its lawful rights and interests with all legal remedies available,” following the revocation of the gas supply license of its Moldovan unit, Moldovagaz.
The ”Respect Moldova” submitted documents to the CEC to register for the electoral race: The list of the first 25 candidates
MoldovaLive
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August 13, 2025
The “Respect Moldova Movement” Party submitted the required documents to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) to register for the parliamentary elections on September 28. The file includes a list of 101 candidates for deputy and the signed...
BREAKING NEWS! Vladimir Plahotniuc is expected to return to Moldova after judges in Greece approved his request
MoldovaLive
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August 13, 2025
Judges in Athens accepted Vladimir Plahotniuc’s request for extradition to the Republic of Moldova. His lawyer, Lucian Rogac, confirmed the information for REALITATEA.MD. Plahotniuc did not attend the hearing. “To avoid delaying the proceedings,...
COVID-19 Has Not Disappeared! Over 240 Cases Recorded in Moldova Between August 4 and 10
MoldovaLive
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August 13, 2025
COVID-19 has not disappeared. Last week, according to the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), authorities recorded 248 cases — 132 more than the previous week. Of the total, children aged up to 14 accounted for 67 cases, a 59.5% increase...
Plahotniuc, after the decision in Athens: “I want to present myself before the justice of Moldova”
IPN
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August 13, 2025
0 Vlad Plahotniuc has released an audio message following the Athens Court of Appeal’s approval of the extradition request to the Republic of Moldova, reports IPN. He says he chose the audio format to eliminate doubts about the authenticity of his...
The Swiss Government is investing in the modernization of public services in the rural areas of Moldova
IPN
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August 13, 2025
0 With the support of the Swiss Government, the MA IMPLIC project – implemented by Skat Consulting – has launched the first investments from Phase II, targeting energy efficiency and water supply in rural communities in the Republic of Moldova....
ODIHR observers to Moldova’s parliamentary elections to hold press conference on Friday
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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CHIŞINĂU, 13 August 2025 – Observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) will hold a press conference on the opening of the observation mission to the forthcoming parliamentary elections in Moldova on Friday...
Individuals who claimed influence over officials at the Romanian Consulate in Odessa wanted in Moldova
Romania Insider
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August 13, 2025
Two individuals who received sums of money claiming to facilitate the acquisition of Romanian citizenship were convicted in absentia on Monday, August 11, in Chișinău for influence peddling and are wanted by Moldovan authorities. The two told...
Moldova’s medical and educational service exports have doubled over the past five years
Emerging Europe
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August 12, 2025
Over the past five years, the Republic of Moldova has strengthened its position on the international map in two strategically important sectors — medical and educational tourism. An increasing number of international patients are choosing to...