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Hagie Gai Drammeh’s Foundation presents Tricycle Ambulance to Nyankui
Located approximately 3.5 kilometres from the main highway in Sandu District, URR north, this donation is earmarked to improve and enhance emergency medical services for residents of this remote area, where access to healthcare facilities can be...

Film review – Gazing into the Past: Il Cinema Ritrovato & TIFF
June is the richest month. The most awaited two weeks in my annual festival pilgrimage. The route starts with Romania’s Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), followed by Italy’s (and the world’s) most comprehensive festival for restored...

Moldova expands its presence in Switzerland by opening an honorary consulate in Zurich
0 The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in Zurich, Switzerland, was inaugurated in the presence of members of the diplomatic and business community from the region. The State Secretary, Carolina Perebinos, emphasized that Switzerland...

Moldova’s largest fruit processor to supply juice for global brand under new deal
Orhei-Vit, a Moldovan fruit and vegetable processor, will begin producing natural juice for a major international brand starting this autumn. The announcement was made during the company's 80th anniversary, which was marked by a visit from Prime...

The Government Announces Launch of Railcar Exhibition “State Terror in Soviet Moldova – Scale, Victims, and Perpetrators”
On the evening of Saturday, July 5, at 8:00 p.m., the Government of Moldova will inaugurate the exhibition “State Terror in Soviet Moldova: Scale, Victims, and Perpetrators” in Chisinau’s Great National Assembly Square. President Maia Sandu,...

Where to eat and drink this 4th of July weekend? Our critic has suggestions
However you might be feeling about the state of our country this long holiday weekend (me: angry, troubled, resolute in staying aligned with the progressive values that truly move our nation forward), I hope you have time to rest and regroup. Here...

EDUARD CIOBANU RE-ELECTED AS PRESIDENT OF THE SPORTS PRESS ASSOCIATION
The members of the Moldovan Sports Press Association (ASPM) re-elected Eduard Ciobanu as president. He is a well-known sports journalist and has been the head of ASPM since 2014. The Association unites 54 sports journalists, photojournalists,...

Ursula von der Leyen announces €270 million and free roaming at the Moldova–EU summit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced €270 million and free roaming during the Moldova–EU summit. She stated that the EU will release the first €270 million installment under the Moldova Growth Plan, which totals €1.9...

Radu Marian Warns of Fake Robocalls Linked to Banned Shor Party Ahead of Moldova–EU Summit
Radu Marian, a Member of Parliament from the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), warned that fraudsters linked to the banned Shor Party are targeting Moldovan citizens with fake robocalls. These calls falsely claim that people will receive...

EU grants first tranche of €270 million from Growth Plan for Moldova
0 The European Union announced today the allocation of the first tranche of €270 million from the Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova, during the first bilateral Moldova-European Union Summit held in Chisinau. The amount is part of the total...

EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit
By Euronews with EBU Published on 04/07/2025 - 23:57 GMT+2 Senior officials from the European Union were in Moldova on Friday for a landmark bilateral summit to strengthen ties and reaffirm the bloc’s commitment to EU candidate...

Discover The Culture Calendar: What’s Happening This Weekend
From folk festivals to textile exhibits and riverside concerts, Moldova offers a rich weekend lineup full of culture, tradition, and summer charm. Whether you’re in the mood for handmade crafts, live music, academic fairs, or open-air art, there’s...

Arson attack on Ukrainian restaurant in Estonia ordered by Russian intelligence
An arson attack on a Ukrainian restaurant in Estonia's capital, Tallinn, was an influence operation ordered by Russian intelligence and carried out by two Moldovan citizens, a court heard on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the Slava Ukraina...

July 4, 2025 UPDATE
Click here for the latest news from RRI Newsflash Newsroom, 04.07.2025, 20:11 Fiscal measures – The coalition government PSD-PNL-USR-UDMR in Bucharest adopted, on Friday, a package of fiscal measures, which will be approved by assuming...

Kazakhstan, Moldova Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid Embassy Opening in Astana
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with his Moldovan counterpart, Mihai Popșoi, on July 1. The two ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties based on the principles of...

Leaders meet for first-ever EU-Moldova summit
Skip next section EU leaders set to back Moldova’s sovereignty at summit 07/04/2025July 4, 2025EU leaders set to back Moldova’s sovereignty at summit EU leaders are expected to reiterate their unwavering commitment to Moldova's sovereignty,...
(National) identity crisis
More than 20 years after moving abroad, multimedia journalist Natalia Jidovanu found herself grappling with Moldova’s struggles over national identity. The following personal essay, first published in The Beet, offers a first-person perspective on...

July 4th, 2025
A roundup of local and international news. Newsflash Newsroom, 04.07.2025, 13:55 Government. The coalition government is meeting for fresh talks on the measures to cut the budget deficit. Prior to the meeting, prime minister Ilie Bolojan will have...

EU turning Moldova into 'liberal dictatorship' — Russian MFA spokeswoman
MOSCOW, July 1. /TASS/. The Moldovan Prosecutor’s Office demanding to sentence Gagauz autonomy head Eughenia Gutsul, who is accused of embezzlement in the financing of her party and election campaign, to nine years in prison along with a five-year...

Joint Declaration following the first Republic of Moldova – EU Summit
The first ever EU-Moldova Summit: A historic step forward on Moldova’s path to the EU Moldova’s EU integration is moving ahead at record speed, with accession screening set to conclude in autumn 2025. The Commission has also assessed that Moldova...