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OSCE organizes study visit to Italy for anti-corruption practitioners from Moldova
From 12 to 14 November, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) organized a study visit to Italy’s Guardia di Finanza (GdF) and the Italian National Anti-Corruption Authority for 21 Moldovan law...

Countering evolving crypto obfuscation techniques focus of joint OSCE and UNODC workshop in Moldova
As new techniques for obfuscating virtual assets transactions emerge, staying up-to-date in investigative capabilities to counter these threats effectively becomes all the more important. To strengthen Moldova’s ability to combat crypto-related...

LEAP, globally popular software for energy, climate mitigation, and air pollution planning, to be offered free to an additional 54 countries
Screenshot from LEAP: Emissions variations by location. The countries eligible for free LEAP licenses now include all upper-middle-countries and most Small Island Developing States (SIDS), making the tool freely available to governments,...

Combating crypto-related financial crime focus of OSCE-led training session in Moldova
Cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets can present a wide range of risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud. To strengthen Moldova’s crypto-related crime investigation capacities, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE...

Call for national experts in Moldova and Ukraine
About the project SEI’s Green Agenda for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine project brings together different government actors from the target countries along with SEI/international and national experts to deliver policy changes, make...

Study on reusing wastewater in agriculture launched by SEI and the Ministry of Environment of Moldova
This forward-thinking initiative, led by SEI and conducted by national experts, aims to support Moldova’s forthcoming decision on whether and how to implement the use of reclaimed wastewater for agricultural irrigation, in accordance with the...

Government officials from Moldova receive basic training on crypto asset investigations
Twenty-five government officials deepened their knowledge of crypto-asset investigations during a three-day training held in Chisinau, Moldova, from 30 September to 2 October. Organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and...

Driving resilience: mobilizing finance for climate and biodiversity amid geopolitical tensions
The escalating triple crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution are making the upcoming years crucial for paving a way to planning and mobilizing investments for building sustainable economies and improving people’s health,...

OSCE reaffirms commitment to Moldova’s reform process in key partnership event
Ambassador Bakyt Dzhusupov, Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, represented the OSCE at the Fifth Edition of the Ministerial Meeting of the Moldova Partnership Platform on 17 September. The event was co-hosted by France,...

OSCE helps Moldova and Ukraine counter criminal blockchain obfuscation
From 7 to 10 August, the OSCE trained financial investigators from Moldova and Ukraine on mitigating blockchain obfuscation techniques used by criminals in a course hosted by the Ministry of Finance of Poland in Warsaw. Considering that criminals...

OSCE Mission to Moldova removed dangerous chemicals from Transdniestria
With the financial and technical support of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, 154 tons of dangerous chemicals were safely removed, repackaged and transported from Transdniestria for incineration in Germany. The chemicals were collected from electrical...

OSCE Workshop in Chisinau Strengthens Moldova’s Capacity in Virtual Asset Management
To bolster Moldova's capabilities in the area of management of seized and confiscated virtual assets, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) hosted a dedicated workshop in Chisinau on July 22 and -23....

Romania issues Code Red amid powerful heatwaves
(MENAFN) Romania is bracing for extreme temperatures as a powerful heatwave hits large parts of the country, prompting the National Meteorological Administration to issue a Code Red warning from July 6 to July 8. According to forecasts, daytime...

Heatwave Grips Romania, Red Alert Declared
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Romania's National Meteorological Administration declared a Code Red heat warning, with a dangerous heatwave gripping large parts of the country from July 6 through July 8. Temperatures are forecast to climb between 38°C and...

Romania Battles Severe Soil Drought Threatening Key Crops
(MENAFN) Romania is currently battling a severe soil drought that is jeopardizing crops like corn and sunflower, especially in areas without irrigation, the National Meteorological Administration (ANM) warned on Saturday. The ANM reports that the...

Participants in IFD Agreement step up outreach and needs assessments for developing members
Parties to the IFD Agreement highlighted progress in assisting developing and least-developed country members with needs assessments aimed at helping them prepare for implementation of the Agreement. Participants also reaffirmed their commitment...

Bucharest Security Forum Starts on Thursday
(MENAFN) The ninth edition of the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum commenced on Thursday in Bucharest, drawing close to 200 participants including dignitaries, ambassadors, defense officials, and policy experts. Their goal is to address...

Bucharest Hosts Ninth Black Sea, Balkans Security Forum
(MENAFN) The 9th Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum opened Thursday in Bucharest, drawing close to 200 officials, diplomats, military leaders, and experts to tackle regional security concerns. Held over two days, the event is organized by the...

Girls in Madagascar Learn Languages with Support from FunEasyLearn and Time + Tide Foundation
CHISINAU, Republic of Moldova, Dec. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The collaboration between FunEasyLearn and The Time + Tide Foundation brought free language education to girls in Madagascar. The main focus was on students from remote areas with...

OSCE helps Kyrgyz law enforcement develop strategic approaches to training on cybercrime and electronic evidence
The OSCE Transnational Threats Department held a national workshop for 15 senior representatives of Kyrgyz law enforcement agencies in Bishkek on 27 and 28 February. The event aimed at building the agencies’ capacities to provide systematic and...