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Minsk and Moscow Allege Human Rights Abuses in Moldova, Citing Slain Opponents and “Foreign Agent” Lists
Despite jailing many government opponents in Russia and Belarus, rigging elections, and labeling cultural figures and some public personalities as “foreign agents,” the Foreign Ministries of both countries have turned their attention to protecting...

Trump’s new copper, tech products tariffs escalate trade war
United States President Donald Trump has intensified global trade tensions by announcing new tariffs on a range of imported products, including copper, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, in a move that signals a deepening of the trade war with...

Invest Moldova: Moldova’s Journey into the Global Creative Economy
As global industries increasingly turn to creativity as a growth driver, Moldova is quietly emerging as one of Eastern Europe’s most dynamic and resilient hubs for creative services. With a growing ecosystem of over 2,700 companies and more than...

NEW BATCH OF SMART METERS TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN MOLDOVA
The working group on smart meters, consisting of representatives of the Ministry of Energy, UNDP Moldova and distribution operators, discussed the strategy of distribution of a new batch of smart meters, according to the press service of the...

Small country, big ideas: Moldova’s journey into the global creative economy
As global industries increasingly turn to creativity as a growth driver, Moldova is quietly emerging as one of Eastern Europe’s most dynamic and resilient hubs for creative services. With a growing ecosystem of over 2,700 companies and more than...

USM has launched 27 modernized laboratories with the support of the World Bank
0 The State University of Moldova has launched 27 modernized laboratories, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, as well as renovated lecture halls, as part of an initiative financially supported by the World Bank. At the inaugural event,...

The Alternativa Bloc: Ion Ceban was banned in the EU at the command of the authorities from Moldova
The State University of Moldova has launched 27 modernized laboratories, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, as well as renovated lecture halls, as part of an initiative financially supported by the World Bank. At the inaugural event,...

The life expectancy in Moldova has slightly increased, but remains below the European Union average
0 The life expectancy at birth in the Republic of Moldova is 72 years. Women live, on average, 8.8 years longer than men. Thus, the average lifespan for women is 76.4 years, compared to 67.6 years for men. The data presented by the National Bureau...

The Latest: Trump’s new 50% tariffs for Brazil stem from his disapproval over Bolsonaro trial
President Donald Trump cited what he called unfair treatment of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro as he announced the new 50% duties on import goods from the South American nation, showing that personal grudges rather than simply economics...

Republic of Moldova and Germany have signed an agreement for collaboration in the field of risk assessment and communication
The National Agency for Food Safety (NAFS) signed a cooperation agreement with the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment on Tuesday, July 8, marking the first official partnership between the two institutions. The agreement lays the...

Prime Minister Recean: “Moldova Will Not Allow Its Elections to Be Directed from Abroad”
Prime Minister Dorin Recean has firmly stated that Moldova will not permit any foreign actor to interfere in its elections, vowing to use all available tools to protect the country’s sovereignty, democracy, and European future. The Prime Minister...

Prime Minister Recean: Moldova will not allow elections to be controlled from abroad
0 The risks of foreign interference in the parliamentary elections this fall are real and sophisticated, warns Prime Minister Dorin Recean. According to the Prime Minister, Moldova will defend its vote and democracy against increasingly aggressive...

Integrated Bioinformatics and Experimental Validation Reveal Macrophage Polarization-Related Biomarkers for Osteoarthritis Diagnosis
Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA), which primarily manifests as the disruption of articular cartilage integrity and the subchondral bone plate at the joint margin, is the most prevalent type of arthritis.1 OA commonly manifests as joint pain,...

"That's not okay" — 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? star Loren on Andrei's decision to move to Moldova with Elizabeth
90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 9 premiered on July 6, 2025. Titled Welcome to the Party, Pal, the segment showed Elizabeth telling co-stars Loren and Yara about Andrei's decision to move to Moldova with her and their children. Although...

ECONOMIST: THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WANTING TO MIGRATE FROM MOLDOVA IS DECREASING, BUT NOT AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE
In 2025, the intention of Moldovans to migrate will be the lowest in the last nine years. However, this intention remains high among young people. The salary that Moldovans want to receive in order not to go abroad is 1.6 times higher than the...

Dozens of countries scramble to cope with latest wave of Trump trade tariffs
Leaders of more than 60 countries have been plunged into a fresh race to secure trade deals with the US after Donald Trump unleashed global chaos with sweeping new tariff rates. Trump’s latest blitz triggered a wave of market jitters and fears for...
The Destruction of USAID
How to Cause Innocent Deaths, Save Little Money, Betray Our Legacy and Help Our Adversaries by W. Robert Pearson The final destruction of USAID by President Trump in early July 2025 is the greatest strategic surrender of global American influence...

Agenda of events for Friday, August 1
0 IPN PRESS AGENCY organizes the public debate on “Electoral debates in history, in the world and in Moldova. Trends and solutions”, the 52nd edition of the series “The impact of the past on confidence and peace building processes”. Participants:...

EBRD and donors support innovative mental health startup in Moldova
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. With so much attention directed at mental health, and the widespread availability of self-help tools and therapy apps, it is easy to get lost trying to ascertain what...

Trump Announces New Global Tariff Rates—As He Pushes Back Start Date Again
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...