Maia Sandu advances EU accession talks. Lithuania, Denmark, and Bulgaria reaffirm support

Lithuania, Denmark, and Bulgaria have reaffirmed their strong support for Moldova’s accession to the European Union. Maia Sandu, President of Moldova, discussed the steps needed to advance the process during several phone calls with the leaders of these countries.

1,160 more families eligible for 6,000-lei EcoVouchers

From May 22 to June 7, another 1,160 families across the country will receive 6,000 lei each to purchase energy-efficient household appliances as part of a new session of the EcoVoucher Program.

ENS Declaration will become compulsory for goods at Romanian Customs

The Romanian Customs Authority is launching Phase 6 of the New Computerized Transit System (NCTS), which will introduce changes to the process of goods entering the European Union through the Moldovan-Romanian border starting May 25.

September launch announced for Romania-US pension agreement

Moldovans who hold Romanian citizenship will have the opportunity to receive pensions calculated based on their legal work periods in the United States. The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday that the Agreement on Social Security between Romania and the U.S., signed in March 2023, is set to take effect on September 1, 2026.

Children with disabilities will receive 3,000 lei in June

Families raising children with disabilities will receive a one-time allowance of 3,000 lei each June. This legislative initiative was approved by Parliament with the support of the parliamentary majority.

Moldova seeks lower customs duties for wines exported to China

The Republic of Moldova proposes to China to examine the possibility of adjusting customs duties applied to imports of Moldovan wines, in order to increase their presence on the Chinese market.

Parliamentary dialogue partnership among EU candidate countries. Initiative launched in Copenhagen

Moldova, Ukraine, and Western Balkan countries formalize a parliamentary dialogue partnership. Leaders launched the initiative in Copenhagen during a broader meeting of EU candidate states.

Public Broadcaster will modernize equipment with 21 million lei Japanese grant

The company Teleradio-Moldova (TRM) will upgrade its audiovisual equipment through purchases funded by a grant from Japan. The draft ratification of the agreement was approved on January 14 at the Executive meeting in Chisinau.

NATO to begin annual nuclear deterrence exercise

NATO is due to begin its annual nuclear deterrence exercise next week, an operation supported by its member countries.