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The Moldovan government on Wednesday decided to create within the Foreign Ministry a “Service for Relations with Romania” aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, as well as a “Cyber Diplomacy Service” adapted to new challenges in the digital sphere.
Moldova will be not only a recipient country, but also a donor of official assistance in the European Union within the Official Development Assistance (ODA) program. The relevant decision and regulation were approved by the government.
The EU pays a higher tax for electricity than for fossil fuels. It is proposed to lower it to offset the impact of the war in Iran on energy costs.
According to the latest data, about 33 thousand people in Moldova receive the minimum wage, which this year amounts to 6,300 lei per month. Of these, about 10 thousand work in the public sector and about 23 thousand in the private sector.
Moldova will officially leave the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) on April 8, 2027, Foreign Minister Mihai Popşoi told reporters on Wednesday after a government meeting.
During the 84th session of the UN Committee against Torture, Claude Heller was re-elected Chairperson and former Moldovan MP Anna Racu was elected Vice-Chairperson of the Committee, following a unanimous vote. The other two vice-chairs were from China and Denmark.
Schoolchildren and their parents will have access to digital textbooks, educational videos about AI and its use, and other similar materials. They will be stored on a unified national educational platform being created in Moldova.
Small and medium enterprises in the agri-food sector (IMM) can apply for participation in the program “Sustainable Agri-food Systems – Business”, financed by the European Union and implemented by the PL Solidarity Fund in Moldova. Applications will be accepted until April 30. The program includes training, consultations and grants of up to 20 thousand euros for investments in agribusiness development and modernization.
A mission of TAIEX experts from the European Commission is in Chisinau on April 14-16 to strengthen Moldova’s capacity to apply international restrictive measures (sanctions).
The Moldovan authorities recognize the need to adapt the social policy and pension system in the conditions of population ageing, but the issue of changing the retirement age is not considered at this stage. This was stated by Minister of Labor and Social Protection Natalia Plugaru.
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde has publicly backed Hungary’s possible switch to the euro, a signal that could mark a sharp reversal in the country’s economic policy after a change of government.
The surplus of last year’s potatoes in the European Union is currently estimated at 3.3 million tons.
France and Britain announced April 14 that President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer will jointly hold an international videoconference on Friday to establish a multinational force to secure the Strait of Hormuz and impose new sanctions on Iran. Pakistan is also pushing for a second round of Iran-US talks, possibly on Thursday.
The European Commission has postponed the start of payments to Ukraine in the amount of €90bn to the second half of 2026. This was announced by EC representative Bala Uyvari.
Estonia has been providing Moldova with continuous support on its path to the EU, including through financial assistance – including a recent package of 748,000 euros. The money will be used for strategic communication, digitalization and resilience building.
In Canada, the idea of the country’s possible accession to the European Union is suddenly gaining popularity.
The shopping procedure will remain the same, but the price will increase in accordance with the payment of VAT. Customs duties and other charges to parcels are not proposed by the Ministry of Finance.
The EU Delegation to Moldova announced the completion of repair works at the Pro Familia maternity center in Causeni.
American entrepreneur Ilon Musk reacted sharply to the results of the parliamentary elections in Hungary, saying on his social network X that the country had allegedly come under the influence of financier George Soros.
Over the last five years, prices in Poland have markedly approached the prices of the EU countries with the most developed level of economy. Five years ago, living in Poland was 45% cheaper than in Germany, but this difference is decreasing year by year. According to Eurostat, in 2025 Poland will continue to catch up with the more expensive EU countries in terms of price level, although the growth rate has slowed down slightly.
