Experts: Plan Ukrainian grain transit to avoid affecting Moldovan exports

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 21:05
Experts highlight that facilitating the access and transit of Ukrainian grain will bring several benefits to the Moldovan Railway Company (MRC), including financial gains. However, they caution that a significant increase in transit volume might negatively impact Moldovan exporters, particularly during the peak agricultural season.

Moldovan authorities promise temporary measures for Ukrainian grain transit, experts urge planning

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 21:04
Experts highlight that facilitating the access and transit of Ukrainian grain will bring several benefits to the Moldovan Railway Company (MRC), including financial gains. However, they caution that a significant increase in transit volume might negatively impact Moldovan exporters, particularly during the peak agricultural season.

Moldova offers Ukraine 50% railway transit discount to attract millions of euros to CFM

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 21:04
The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine have reached an agreement on transporting Ukrainian goods across Moldova’s territory via the Moldovan Railway (CFM). The agreement provides for a 50% reduction in the railway transit tariff, a measure through which Chișinău aims to capt...

25 years Ohrid Agreement: Is N. Macedonia's peace holding?

Deutsche Welle News - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:56
A quarter of a century after the Ohrid Framework Agreement ended North Macedonia's 2001 conflict, analysts warn that peace between ethnic communities remains fragile.

Government approves plan after extreme weather causes billions in losses

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:53
Droughts, floods, torrential rains, and hail are causing billions of lei in losses in the Republic of Moldova. Authorities acknowledge that the country is not adequately prepared for the current scale of these risks. On August 12, the government in Chisinau approved the National Program for Reducing Natural Disaster Risks for 2026-2030. This project aims to modernize early warning systems, map vulnerable areas, and protect the nation's natural resources.

Government announces new plan to reduce risks from drought, torrential rains, and hail

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:53
Droughts, floods, torrential rains, and hail are causing billions of lei in losses in the Republic of Moldova. Authorities acknowledge that the country is not adequately prepared for the current scale of these risks. On August 12, the government in Chisinau approved the National Program for Reducing Natural Disaster Risks for 2026-2030. This project aims to modernize early warning systems, map vulnerable areas, and protect the nation's natural resources.

Moldovan Minister of Defense: The drone that fell in Crocmaz was Russian and had propulsion

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:52
The drone that exploded in Crocmaz was Russian, claims the Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi, writes realitatea.md. The official asserts that it is a more advanced model of a propulsion aircraft. “The case from Crocmaz is a clear one. No one can say it isn’t. It happened. There are witnesses. There are remnants of this [...] Articolul Moldovan Minister of Defense: The drone that fell in Crocmaz was Russian and had propulsion apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.

Special Services Report: An increasing number of drones are surveilling military targets in Germany

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:42
In recent years, the German armed forces, Bundeswehr, have reported a significant increase in the number of observed drones. Several hundred suspicious overflights have been detected above military targets. A spokesperson for the Armed Forces Operational Command stated that the number of drones observed has sharply increased after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Since then, [...] Articolul Special Services Report: An increasing number of drones are surveilling military targets in Germany apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.

“Anywhere we deem necessary and opportune”. Putin threatens EU states that he will confiscate their ships

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:42
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened that Moscow will seize European ships. The Kremlin leader wants to respond in this way to the confiscation of Russian ships by EU countries. “I would like to draw attention to the recent decisions of the European Union. We see that the authorities of some countries, violating international maritime [...] Articolul “Anywhere we deem necessary and opportune”. Putin threatens EU states that he will confiscate their ships apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.

Запасы коммерческой нефти в США неожиданно резко выросли за неделю

Новости Deutsche Welle - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:36
За прошлую неделю запасы коммерческой нефти в США резко выросли на 17,4 млн баррелей вопреки прогнозам аналитиков. Эксперты считают, что причина такого резкого скачка - рыночная аномалия.

PAS faction drafted most bills, "Alternative" fewest, over nine days of plenary work in 2026

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:23
During the first ordinary session of 2026, Parliament held 30 meetings that lasted over 220 hours—equivalent to more than nine consecutive days of work. During this session, deputies examined and adopted 177 normative acts, of which 35 were focused on aligning national legislation with European Union standards.

Moldova, Ukraine agree: CFM could earn millions from transit of Ukrainian goods to Romanian port

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:23
The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine agreed to allow the transportation of Ukrainian goods through the Moldovan Railway (CFM) on the railway section that passes through Moldova. As part of this agreement, Chisinau will offer a 50% discount on rail transit for Ukrainian goods. The Moldovan government estimates that this measure could generate several million euros in revenue for CFM.

In their first 2026 parliamentary session, deputies worked over 220 hours and adopted 177 acts

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:23
During the first ordinary session of 2026, Parliament held 30 meetings that lasted over 220 hours—equivalent to more than nine consecutive days of work. During this session, deputies examined and adopted 177 normative acts, of which 35 were focused on aligning national legislation with European Union standards.

Chisinau and Kiev agree on Ukrainian goods transport, potentially earning CFM millions of euros

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:23
The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine agreed to allow the transportation of Ukrainian goods through the Moldovan Railway (CFM) on the railway section that passes through Moldova. As part of this agreement, Chisinau will offer a 50% discount on rail transit for Ukrainian goods. The Moldovan government estimates that this measure could generate several million euros in revenue for CFM.

Clarifications on the taxation of inheritances, provided in the fiscal policy project for 2027

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:00
Moldovan citizens, both in the country and in the diaspora, will continue to be exempt from inheritance tax. The provision in the fiscal policy project for the year 2027 refers… The post Clarifications on the taxation of inheritances, provided in the fiscal policy project for 2027 appeared first on ipn.md.

Agenda of events for Thursday, August 13

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:00
The inauguration of the 130th rehabilitated local road within the Governmental Program “Europe is close” is taking place /City Hall of Criuleni, Biruinta Boulevard, 12 / 10:00 AM/. The IPN… The post Agenda of events for Thursday, August 13 appeared first on ipn.md.

Iran war leaves Iraq running out of money

Deutsche Welle News - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:00
Because of the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq cannot export enough oil to fund the country's huge public sector. Protests have already started. Will the Iran war destabilize Iraq again?

No oil, no salary: Iraqi state employees are feeling the crunch of the Hormuz blockade

Deutsche Welle News - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:00
Because of the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq cannot export enough oil to fund the country's huge public sector. Protests have already started. Will the Iran war destabilize Iraq again?

Due to the Iran war, Iraq is running out of money

Deutsche Welle News - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 20:00
Because of the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq cannot export enough oil to fund the country's huge public sector. Protests have already started. Will the Iran war destabilize Iraq again?

The Tiraet network from the left bank of the Dniester has suspended its activity. The company’s management would have been detained

Latest News from Moldova - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 19:50
The electronics store network “Tiraet” from the Transnistrian region has temporarily suspended its operations, without announcing the reasons. According to local sources, the owners and management of the company were… The post The Tiraet network from the left bank of the Dniester has suspended its activity. The company’s management would have been detained appeared first on ipn.md.

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