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Moldova is participating for the first time in the European Paralympic Youth Games
IPN
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July 22, 2025
0 Four athletes will represent the Republic of Moldova for the first time at the European Paralympic Youth Games (EPYG), which will take place from July 25 to 30 in Istanbul, Turkey. The competition brings together young athletes with disabilities...
Shifting Sands for Public Diplomacy in the USSR and Russia
American Diplomacy
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August 1, 2025
by Michael Hurley Public diplomacy (PD) work in the Soviet Union and Russia from the Cold War to the current time has presented some unique and variable challenges. As an example, during the pre-1985 Cold War years, interaction with in-country...
Trump Announces New Global Tariff Rates—As He Pushes Back Start Date Again
Forbes
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Topline President Donald Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs on nearly all key U.S. trading partners will go into effect on August 7—a week later than his self-imposed deadline of August 1—as he signed an executive order on Thursday night setting...
India among top 6 target slabs as Trump unleashes tariff tsunami
The Federal
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August 1, 2025
US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, which is higher than the rates determined for Pakistan, Bangladesh or Indonesia, has placed the world’s fourth-largest country among the higher-end recipients of...
They are already winners! Moldova to Compete for the First Time at European Paralympic Youth Games
MoldovaLive
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July 23, 2025
The Republic of Moldova will make its debut at the European Paralympic Youth Games (EPYG), taking place July 25–30 in Istanbul, Turkey. The event brings together athletes with disabilities under the age of 23 from across Europe. Moldova will field...
The Foreign Minister of Israel is coming to Chisinau on Thursday
IPN
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July 23, 2025
Members and sympathizers of the Socialist Party protested today in front of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. They accuse the current government of not providing effective measures and real support mechanisms for farmers, stating that...
Former Moldovan justice minister charged with fraud after extradition from UAE to France
The National News
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A former Molodovan justice minister arrested in the UAE has been charged with fraud by a court in France. Vitalie Pirlog was arrested last month in the UAE at the request of French authorities who asked for a red notice to be issued against him by...
Former Moldovan justice minister charged with fraud after extradition from UAE to France
The National News
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A former Molodovan justice minister arrested in the UAE has been charged with fraud by a court in France. Vitalie Pirlog was arrested last month in the UAE at the request of French authorities who asked for a red notice to be issued against him by...
Moldova’s May 2025 Trade Deficit Widens Sharply as Exports Decline and Imports Surge
MoldovaLive
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July 18, 2025
In May 2025, Moldova exported merchandise worth USD 257.8 million, decreasing 2.9% from April and 7.2% from May 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics reported. From January to May, exports totaled USD 1.33 billion, marking a 10.5% decline...
EXPERT ON PLAHOTNIUC'S ARREST: A BIG VICTORY FOR JUSTICE SYSTEM AND MOLDOVAN CITIZENS
Infotag
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July 22, 2025
A big victory for the justice system and Moldovan citizens. As reported by the INFOTAG agency, this is how political scientist Valeriu Pasha commented on the detention of fugitive oligarch Vlad Plahotniuc in Greece. “From what is clear, he was...
93% of Internet Users in Georgia Experience Speeds Below 30 Mbps – WB Study
Business Media Gerogia
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August 1, 2025
Low fixed internet speeds remain a significant challenge in Georgia, according to preliminary findings of a World Bank study published by the Communications Commission. The study analyzes over 7 million data points collected from the global...
Moldova Launches a New Incubator for Digital Agriculture, Robotics, and FoodTech
IT News Africa
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July 16, 2025
Moldova is taking a decisive step toward the future of agriculture with the launch of a new incubator and pre-accelerator at Agrotek Arena Incubator, an innovation space dedicated to digital agriculture, robotics, and food technology. The...
Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organisations in Moldova
Institute for War and Peace Reporting
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July 22, 2025
Request for Grant Applications Project: Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood (BREN) Call type: Open competition for NEW partners Who can apply: Any registered civil-society organisation (CSO) in Moldova that has not previously received...
Moldova’s Population Declines by 13.6% Over Ten Years, 2024 Census Confirms
MoldovaLive
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July 16, 2025
The Republic of Moldova lost 13.6% of its population over the past decade, according to the 2024 Population and Housing Census. The National Bureau of Statistics (BNS) announced today that the country’s resident population stood at 2.41 million as...
Moldova to Establish an Artificial Intelligence Excellence Hub Linked to the European Network
MoldovaLive
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July 15, 2025
The Republic of Moldova will establish a Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence integrated into the European network of AI hubs and factories. Authorities will place this so-called “artificial intelligence antenna” within the future...
Moldova and Ukraine Launch Joint Project to Protect Dniester River
MoldovaLive
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July 15, 2025
A new cross-border project aimed at strengthening cooperation and integrated water resource management in the Dniester River Basin was launched today at Moldova’s Ministry of Environment. Titled “Strengthening Cross-Border Cooperation and...
Moldova’s Electronic Signature to Gain Legal Recognition in the EU
MoldovaLive
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July 15, 2025
The Republic of Moldova joined the European trusted list of electronic signature providers, granting legal recognition in the EU to documents digitally signed in Moldova. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and...
Trump Targets India with 25% Tariffs, No Exemptions — GTRI Warns of $25 Billion Export Hit
Times Now
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August 1, 2025
According to the GTRI report, India now faces flat ad valorem duties of 25 per cent on nearly USD 86.5 billion worth of goods it exports to the US. In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, the United States under President Donald Trump has...
Admission 2025: how to submit an online application for higher education in Moldova
IPN
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July 19, 2025
0 The admission process for higher education institutions in the Republic of Moldova begins on Monday, July 21, and will be conducted exclusively online, requiring the possession of an electronic or mobile signature. Candidates for undergraduate,...
As hybrid threats weaken public trust in Moldova, Estonians help to push back
ERR
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July 18, 2025
In a high-ceilinged room, an image with the words "Hybrid Warfare" lit up the screen at Moldova's Police Academy, named after the country's hero, Ștefan cel Mare. Valeriu Harabara, the Academy's police commissioner, stepped forward. "Why was...