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EU-supported energy audit starts in Moldova
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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April 4, 2024
An energy audit, supported by the European Union and UNDP, was launched in 25 apartment blocks in Chișinău, Bălți, Strășeni and Ceadîr-Lunga, as well as in six district hospitals in Moldova. The energy audits were financed through the programme...
Moldova: historic water tower restored with EU and UNDP support
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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August 3, 2023
The water tower in Șoldănești in Moldova has regained its former glory. Built in 1893 with red bricks, the tower used to supply all the water needs for the railway in Șoldănești. After over a century, the monument has been restored, thanks to the...
Beloci water mill restored in Moldova with EU and UNDP support
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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March 22, 2024
A water mill dating from the late 19th century has been restored with the support of the EU-funded Confidence Building Measures Programme, implemented by UNDP Moldova. Selected through a public competition and conducted by the EU and UNDP in 2020,...
Moldova: EU and UNDP launch call for projects to attract new investments in Cahul and Ungheni regions
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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August 2, 2023
The European Union is offering €1.5 million for initiatives that will contribute to the creation and modernisation of investment attraction infrastructure in the Cahul and Ungheni regions of Moldova. The grants are offered through the ‘EU4Moldova:...
College of Europe: Natolin Campus announces scholarship programme for young professionals from Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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March 21, 2024
The College of Europe, Natolin Campus, has announced a scholarship programme for young professionals from Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, specialising in International European Relations. The Natolin Fellowship Programme is designed for those keen...
EU awards €150,000 for cultural grants to five cities in Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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March 20, 2024
The EU-funded EU4Culture project has awarded grants of €30,000 each to five municipalities participating in its Regional Cities Network. These are Charentsavan and Sevan in Armenia, Kutaisi and Poti in Georgia, and Orhei in the Republic of...
Moldova: EU and IOM continue to support people fleeing war
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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August 8, 2023
Up to 796,000 people including Ukrainian refugees, third-country nationals, and Moldovans will benefit from EU support for the Moldovan Emergency Medical System, through the provision of 300 mobile medical fridges for the transportation of...
Ukraine’s and Moldova’s emergency synchronisation with EU power grid celebrates two years
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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March 18, 2024
16 March marked the second anniversary of the successful emergency synchronisation of Ukraine’s and Moldova’s electricity grid to the Continental European Network. This synchronisation has been key to maintaining the operation of the Ukrainian...
Moldova: Business Consulting Centre opens in Carpineni with EU support
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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July 24, 2023
A new Business Consulting Centre has been launched in Cărpineni in Western Moldova, funded by the European Union through the Mayors for Economic Growth programme and implemented by the Cărpineni Town Hall and Cutezătorul not-for-profit...
EU-Moldova Private Sector Mobilisation Mission – join offline event on 10 April!
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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March 14, 2024
The EU-funded programme EU4Business invites Moldovan businesses to take part in the EU-Moldova Private Sector Mobilisation Mission that will be held on 10 April, in Chisinau. The mission will be led by Adrienn Kiraly, DG NEAR Director for the...
EBRD lends €30.8 million to Moldova to link to European electricity grid via Romania
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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March 14, 2024
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €30.8 million to Moldova and its state-owned electricity company Moldelectrica to link the country’s network to that of its European Union neighbour, Romania, by constructing a...
European Parliament agrees to extend trade support for Moldova but continues work on Ukraine
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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March 14, 2024
On 13 March, the European Parliament endorsed the renewal of trade liberalisation measures for Moldova and amended the proposal on Ukraine to reinforce safeguards for EU farmers. Parliament voted with 347 votes in favour, 117 against and 99...
Moldova: EU Ambassador and Moldovan President visit new premises at Sculeni border crossing
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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July 20, 2023
Moldovan President Maia Sandu and EU Ambassador Janis Mažeiks today visited the Sculeni border crossing point on the Moldova-Romania border. During the visit, Ambassador Mažeiks met with representatives of the Frontex team deployed in Moldova to...
EU accession: European Commission proposes draft negotiation frameworks with Ukraine and Moldova
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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March 13, 2024
On 12 March, the European Commission put forward proposals for draft negotiating frameworks for Ukraine and Moldova to the Council of the European Union, following the decision by the European Council in December 2023 to open negotiations with...
Moldova: EU to support ten CSOs strengthening youth business capacities
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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July 19, 2023
The EU-funded ‘Empowerment of youth entrepreneurship in Moldova’ project invites local civil society organisations (CSOs) to apply for a grant programme aiming to develop the entrepreneurial skills among young people. At least 10 CSOs from the...
Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Programme launched in Moldova
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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March 12, 2024
On 7 March, a new ‘Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Programme’ was launched in Moldova, implemented by the Moldovan Entrepreneurship Development Organisation (ODA). The initiative is co-funded by the European Union and the Government of Moldova....
EU-funded feature film Varvara starts screening in Moldova’s regions
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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March 8, 2024
The EU-funded feature film Varvara starts screening in Moldova’s regions. From 29 March the film will be screened at the Palace of Culture in Ungheni, followed by Orhei, Anenii Noi, Stefan Voda, Rezina, Drochia, Criuleni and other localities. The...
EU and Soros Foundation Moldova launch grant programme for energy efficiency in social services
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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March 7, 2024
At least 35 grants, amounting to approximately €87,000 each, will be awarded to social civil organisations under a new project in Moldova, co-funded by the European Union. The grants will be provided to civil society organisations partnering with...
The Energy Community Secretariat commends Moldova on advancing on energy efficiency path
Energy Community
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March 7, 2024
On 6th March, the Government of Moldova has approved the Program for the renovation obligation for buildings owned or rented by central public authorities for the period 2024-2026. This decision is in line with the principles outlined in the Law...
New school programme with focus on renewables and climate action to be launched in Moldova from September 2024
EU NEIGHBOURS east
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March 7, 2024
Starting from the 2024-2025 school year, students in Moldova will study energy and climate as part of modules included in school subjects such as physics, geography, education for society, and personal development. Students will thus learn how the...