The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development will offer Moldova a US$55 million loan. They money will be used by agricultural and processing companies to improve production processes and to increase capacities of accessing the foreign market, IPN reports. As a result, the irrigation infrastructure will be improved and centralized irrigations systems in the localities of Tudora, Tețcani and Etulia will be renovated, it is said in a press release issued by Moldova’s Parliament. The agreement envisions the strengthening of the capacities of public institutions involved in the European integration and pre-accession to the EU and of institutions that provide essential services for farmers. The lending agreement is to be ratified by Parliament.
- A Moldovan, announced as wanted for fraud, has been extradited from the USA
- Moldova and Ukraine must act in coordination in the process of approaching the EU, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine
- The Republic of Moldova should have three regions instead of the current 32 districts
- Massive drone and missile attack in Kiev and the region: three people, including a child, have died
- Approximately 95% of banking assets in Moldova are managed by banks with European shareholding, NBM
