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Agricultural exports by road decreased at all Ukrainian border crossings in June
APK Inform
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In June, the volume of agricultural exports from Ukraine by road transport was estimated at 262.7 thousand tons, which is 19% less than in May. This was reported by Spike Brokers on July 2 on their Telegram channel. According to the report, the...
Moldovans who have worked in Switzerland will be able to benefit from pensions
IPN
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July 2, 2025
0 Citizens of the Republic of Moldova who have worked in the Swiss Confederation will be able to benefit from a pension from this state upon reaching retirement age. At the same time, during their active period, individuals will be provided with...
flydubai Breaks Ground On Multimillion Dollar DWC Maintenance Facility
Simple Flying
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July 2, 2025
flydubai has started building a multi-million dollar aircraft maintenance facility in Dubai South, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026. The new centre aims to “ensure an increased...
Crypto’s backdoor through Bishkek
Coda Story
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July 2, 2025
perspective When I lived in Bishkek 25 years ago, then-president Askar Akayev was so effusive in expressing his desire for Kyrgyzstan to become the Switzerland of Central Asia that the Swiss ambassador once joked that Akayev liked his homeland...
First Moldova – EU Summit: Discussions about accession, security and economic transformation
IPN
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July 2, 2025
0 European leaders are expected in Chisinau on Friday for the first bilateral Summit between Moldova and the European Union, which will take place at the State Residence. Among the main topics of the event are the country’s EU accession process,...
(VIDEO) Carols, Christmas, and Easter Were Banned — Raciula Monastery, 66 Years After Its Closure by Soviet Authorities
MoldovaLive
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July 2, 2025
Residents of Raciula, Calarasi, recall with tears how Soviet forces tried to shut down their local monastery 66 years ago. Armed with pitchforks, shovels, and stones, villagers defended the religious site for ten days. Survivors of the 1959 events...
The bear behind the ballot: Moldova’s election in the shadow of war
European Council on Foreign Relations
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June 30, 2025
Summary Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Moldova has been Russia’s second most important target, with hybrid war stopping just short of direct military intervention. After three tense votes rife with Russian interference,...
The CEC Registers Over 3.29 Million Voters in Moldova
MoldovaLive
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July 2, 2025
The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has registered 3,297,596 voters in the State Registry of Voters. The CEC recorded 661,438 voters in Chisinau, 98,053 in Balti, and 276,517 in districts located on the left bank of the Dniester River. Out of...
Moldova Issues Travel Alert After Russia’s FSS Blocks Consular Access to Detained Citizens
MoldovaLive
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June 25, 2025
Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel warning for the Russian Federation. The decision comes in response to cases of harassment, intimidation, and abusive treatment targeting Moldovan citizens on Russian territory, the Ministry...
MOLDOVA AND KAZAKHSTAN INTERESTED IN STRENGTHENING TRADE AND ATTRACTING INVESTMENTS
Infotag
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July 2, 2025
Moldova and Kazakhstan are interested in strengthening trade and attracting investment, expanding the legal framework, and launching new projects. As reported to INFOTAG by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this was discussed...
Russian authorities arrest two foreign agents in Moscow
Yemen News Agency SABA
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June 25, 2025
[Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:43:49 +0300] Moscow - Saba: Russian authorities arrested two Moldovan intelligence agents in Moscow on Wednesday. According to their confessions, they were tasked with undermining Russia's security. They face up to eight years...
A new step towards European integration: The Republic of Moldova hosts the first official summit with the EU
MoldovaLive
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June 25, 2025
For the first time in history, the Republic of Moldova will host a high-level bilateral summit with the European Union. President Maia Sandu will preside over the event, which will take place on July 4, 2025, at the State Residence. President of...
People missing, bridges collapsed in China after flooding
Ghana News Agency
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June 25, 2025
Beijing, June 24, (dpa/GNA) – Days of heavy rainfall have led to severe flooding in China, triggering damage and reports of missing people. In the south-western province of Guizhou, a highway bridge in Sandu County collapsed following a landslide,...
Crypto coin for Russian shadow payments moves $9bn
The Financial Times
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June 25, 2025
A new cryptocurrency token designed to allow cross-border payments in spite of western sanctions on Russia, launched by a fugitive Moldovan oligarch and a Russian defence sector bank, has moved some $9.3bn on a dedicated crypto exchange in just...
'Britain’s FBI' swoop on suspected people smugglers accused of luring migrants to the UK on lorries and small boats
Radio X
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25 June 2025, 16:27 | Updated: 25 June 2025, 16:31 NCA officers make an arrest at a property in Edmonton. Picture: NCA Three Albanian men and a Moldovan woman have been arrested in early morning raids across London, as part of an investigation...
Moldova, Ukraine expanding joint intelligence operations in Russia — FSB
TASS
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June 25, 2025
MOSCOW, June 25. /TASS/. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) is aware of stepped up espionage activities by Moldovan intelligence agents on Russian soil, an FSB operative said in a video comment following the arrest of two agents of the...
Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi Bids Farewell to Italian Ambassador Lorenzo Tomassoni
MoldovaLive
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June 25, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi held a farewell meeting with Italian Ambassador Lorenzo Tomassoni, who is concluding his mandate in Chisinau. Minister Popsoi thanked the ambassador for strengthening...
ALMOST 27 THOUSAND FAMILIES RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITHIN ECOVOUCHER PROGRAM
Infotag
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June 25, 2025
More than 26,800 families in Moldova have received financial support within the EcoVoucher program, carried out by the Moldovan government with the support of the European Union. "Each eligible household received a voucher for 6,000 lei, which...
FSB Arrests 2 Moldovans on Suspicion of Spying
The Moscow Times
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June 25, 2025
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said Wednesday that it arrested two Moldovan citizens on suspicion of spying and accused Moldova’s government of trying to undermine its national security. The FSB said in a statement that the two men are...
Chisinau to host first Moldova-European Union summit
IPN
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June 25, 2025
0 The first Moldova-EU summit will take place on July 4 in Chisinau. The meeting will be hosted by President Maia Sandu and will take place at the State Residence starting at 17:00, IPN reports. The event will be attended by the President of the...