Georgia's president says she will veto the final reading of the law on foreign agents
Radio Moldova,
17 May 2024 14:30
President Salome Zurabishvili warned that Georgia's survival as a state is in danger after parliament approved a contentious "foreign agent" law despite weeks of popular protests and warnings from the West that the move endangers Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations, DW reports.
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12:30
On Saturday, Russia launched a missile and drone strike, damaging critical power facilities in five Ukrainian regions, according to officials quoted by Reuters.
12:20
Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu, advises anti corruption prosecutors to prioritise tackling thieves over scrutinising road construction intricacies.
9:20
On June 1st, Moldova joins the global celebration of International Children's Day.
7:40
Justice Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru declared that, like society, she has great expectations from the General Prosecutor, but “we must be aware of his position, managerial competencies, and some procedural functions”.
31 May 2024
20:30
The Ambassador of the European Union to Chișinău, Janis Mazeiks, has responded to a circulating online video alleging that the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC), with support from the EU, plans to establish a military-themed camp for children.
18:40
Moldovans living abroad are increasingly interested in investing in Moldova, bringing with them innovative ideas and fresh approaches that can be adopted in the country.
18:30
War in Ukraine: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg explicitly demanded: "Let us remove the limits placed on Kyiv regarding the targets to be hit on Russian soil." NATO member countries remain divided on this issue.
18:20
Sweden will grant Ukraine military aid worth approximately 6.5 billion euros - about 2.2 billion euros per year, following the signing of a bilateral security agreement today by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, according to Rador.
18:10
Authorities in Moldova are continuing their efforts to bolster the teaching profession by increasing scholarships for students and raising salaries for young specialists.
More than 2 days ago
12:30
President Joe Biden has tacitly authorised Ukraine to utilise weapons supplied by the United States to target specific locations within Russia, albeit exclusively within the Harkov region.
11:20
Amidst the digital realm, a video is circulating alleging that the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) intends to establish a military-themed camp for children, with several students purportedly engaging in militaristic activities, including weapons training, commencing on June 1st.
11:10
Last evening, a Russian missile struck a residential block in the Kharkiv region, causing significant damage to multiple floors, as reported by Oleh Sinegubov, the head of the military administration.
9:20
The End-of-Year Ceremony, also known as "The Last Ring of the Bell," is held in schools across Moldova today.
9:10
The Parliament appointed, at the proposal of the PAS faction, Virginia Moraru as a member of the external evaluation commission of the ethical and financial integrity of the prosecutors. Her candidacy was voted by 63 deputies. She will take the place of Tatiana Răducanu, who resigned from her position.
9:00
Donald Trump became the first American president to be convicted by a court in New York on Thursday.
8:40
Brigadier General Vitalie Stoian, a former commander of Moldova's National Army, stated on Moldova 1 that Russia's strategic objective is to conquer eastern and southeastern Ukraine.
30 May 2024
21:20
The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova condemns the genocidal policy of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, carried out by the forced displacement and deportation of Ukrainian children to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and the territory of the Russian Federation. The Parliament's declaration stating this was voted today by 60 deputies.
18:00
The Parliament appointed, at the proposal of the PAS faction, Virginia Moraru as a member of the external evaluation commission of the ethical and financial integrity of the prosecutors. Her candidacy was voted by 63 deputies. She will take the place of Tatiana Răducanu, who resigned from her position.
17:30
Driving licences issued in Moldova and Spain will be mutually recognized. Government has approved an agreement between the Moldovan and Spanish governments on converting driving licences.
16:50
Denmark confirms permission for Ukraine to use F-16 against military targets in Russia # Radio Moldova
From the beginning of the decision-making process regarding the delivery of F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, Denmark was aware that these aircraft, like other capabilities, are being donated to Ukraine for self-defense and can be used against Russia's military targets, including on its soil, reports Ukrinform.
16:50
The Republic of Moldova will access European grants for the digitization of the economy # Radio Moldova
The Republic of Moldova will benefit from European grants for the implementation of digitization projects. The agreement between our country and the European Union, signed in Brussels this February, was ratified by the Chisinau Parliament. According to the document, the EU funding program provides access to a total budget of 7.6 billion euros, and the Republic of Moldova is associated in 4 areas: supercomputing, AI , advanced digital skills and the best use of digital technologies.
16:40
CSP interview test: Ion Munteanu won the contest for the position of general prosecutor # Radio Moldova
UPDATE: Interim General Prosecutor Ion Munteanu got the maximum score of 9.21 points. This was announced by the president of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) Dumitru Obădă.
14:10
The Minister of Defense from Germany, Boris Pistorius, will pay a working visit to the Republic of Moldova on Friday, May 31. This was announced by the spokesperson of the Government, Daniel Vodă. According to him, the German official will have a meeting with his counterpart from Chisinau, Anatolie Nosatîi.
13:00
US Secretary of State anticipates that Ukraine will become stronger in the coming months, including from a military viewpoint # Radio Moldova
The United States of America (USA) appreciates the solidarity of the Republic of Moldova with the Ukrainian people, and the evolution of the situation in Ukraine is important not only for Ukraine, but also for our country and the whole of Europe. For this reason, the USA massively supports Ukraine. A statement to this effect was made by the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. According to the official, if Russia advances on the front, the attacks will not be limited to Ukraine.
12:00
Parliament joins the statements condemning the genocidal policy of the Russian Federation against Ukraine # Radio Moldova
The faction of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) in the Parliament registered the Declaration on the condemnation of the genocidal policy of the Russian Federation directed against Ukraine. This refers to the forced displacement and deportation of Ukrainian children to the temporarily occupied territories and the territory of Russia. The vice-president of the Parliament and the president of the foreign policy and European integration commission, Doina Gherman, said that today this declaration will be adopted in the plenary session of the Legislative.
11:50
Seán Ó Fearghaíl comes to Moldova. It is the first visit in 25 years since the Moldovan-irish diplomatic relations establishment # Radio Moldova
The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Irish Parliament, Sean O’Fearghail will pay a visit to the Republic of Moldova between May 31 and June 2. It is the first visit to our country by an Irish diplomat in the 25 years since the establishment of Moldovan-Irish diplomatic relations. The Irish official will be accompanied by a delegation of senators, informs a press release of the Parliament.
9:50
CSP interview test: Three candidates for the head of the General Prosecutor's Office will present the PG development plan # Radio Moldova
Candidates for the head of the General Prosecutor's Office are expected at the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) to pass the interview test. The three candidates, Ion Munteanu, Octavian Iachimovschi and Alexandru Cernei are to present the development plan of the General Prosecutor's Office.
8:20
Poland confirms that Ukraine can attack Russian territory with the weapons it supplies: "There are no restrictions" # Radio Moldova
Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk confirmed on Wednesday that Ukraine is free to use weapons provided by Poland against Russian territory as it wishes. The official from Warsaw asked the other states that provide military aid to Kiev to do the same, writes Digi24.
29 May 2024
20:10
Washington would adopt sanctions against those who intend to compromise democracy in the Republic of Moldova. Maia Sandu: "Corruption knows no borders" # Radio Moldova
The United States of America could impose new sanctions against those who intend to undermine democracy in the Republic of Moldova. Washington will make this decision if it obtains evidence to that effect, said the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Chisinau. Also, the Moldovan authorities are collecting this information in order to transmit it to the United States, said President Maia Sandu. According to the Head of State, corruption knows no borders, and "solutions must be identified together".
20:00
USA could grant Moldova $50 mln. Blinken, in Chisinau: "I am here to bring, on behalf of President Biden, the guarantee for Moldova's sovereignty" # Radio Moldova
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, reaffirmed, on Wednesday, in Chisinau, his country's support for the European integration of the Republic of Moldova and for its sovereignty, in the context of Russian threats and the war in neighboring Ukraine. The US official announced $50 million in new financial aid to support justice reform and other areas, including combating Russian interference and holding free and fair elections. This assistance would be discussed in the US Congress, the diplomat said. The funds are included in the budget for the new fiscal year that begins in the fall in the US.
19:50
LIVE: Joint press statements by President Maia Sandu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken # Radio Moldova
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, hold a joint press conference, after a bilateral meeting at the Presidency. The American official is going to announce, in Chisinau, a new package of American assistance for the Republic of Moldova, aimed at achieving energy independence, according to a recent announcement by the US State Department. The press conference can be watched live on Moldova 1 TV.
16:50
Joint-stock company Energocom purchased natural gas for the first time from the Balkan Gas Hub in Bulgaria, the purchase being carried out as a test. The volume of 24 MWh will be delivered to the Republic of Moldova on Wednesday, May 29.
16:40
Hundreds of NGOs in Georgia have decided to defy the country’s controversial “foreign influence” law, AFP reports.
16:00
Sweden, on Wednesday, May 29, pledged a military aid package of 13.3 billion kronor ($1.25 billion) to Ukraine, as Kyiv struggles with multiple delays of vital Western military support in the third year of war with Russia, AFP reports.
15:00
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, arrived in the Republic of Moldova shortly. The high official was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, and the US ambassador to our country, Kent D. Logsdon.
12:40
The government approved today, May 29, the National Development Plan for the years 2025-2027. The document provides for the modernization of localities, the creation of well-paid jobs, the increase of incomes and the level of digitization of public services. The main objective and long-term country project is the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union by 2030.
12:30
New State Secretaries appointed at the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs # Radio Moldova
The Cabinet of Ministers decided, at today's meeting, May 29, to appoint new State Secretaries at the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Also, another deputy head of the State Financial Control Inspectorate was appointed.
12:10
Igor Grosu discussed with the diaspora from France about the European course of the Republic of Moldova # Radio Moldova
The latest events in the Republic of Moldova and the importance of this year's election for our country, France and the European Parliament - was discussed by the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, with the Moldovan citizens settled in France.
11:30
Recean urges citizens to participate in the European elections and vote for the parties that support the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU # Radio Moldova
Prime Minister Dorin Recean urges the citizens of the Republic of Moldova in the country, but also abroad, to participate in the European parliamentary elections in June and vote for the parties that support the expansion of the European Union and the European path of the Republic of Moldova. The Prime Minister declared, at the beginning of the Government meeting on May 29, that Moldovans must get used to participating in the European Parliament.
11:20
The members of the Cabinet of Ministers meet today, May 29, starting at 10:00 a.m., in the meeting chaired by Prime Minister Dorin Recean. There are 36 topics on the agenda. Thus, the ministers are to approve the National Development Plan for 2025-2027. Also at today's meeting, the Decision regarding the approval of the natural gas storage obligation will be examined.
9:30
Statement by the High Representative with the European Commission on the final adoption of the law on transparency of foreign influence in Georgia # Radio Moldova
The European Union deeply regrets that the Georgian Parliament decided to override the President's veto on the law on transparency of foreign influence, and to disregard the Venice Commission's detailed legal arguments leading to a clear recommendation to repeal this law., reads a press release of the European Commission.
9:20
Over 2.5 billion dollars - for 32 years. How much money has the USA offered to the Republic of Moldova, since the beginning of the war in Ukraine # Radio Moldova
Timp de 32 de ani, Statele Unite ale Americii (SUA) au susținut financiar Republica Moldova cu peste 2,5 miliarde dolari. Peste 744 de milioane de dolari au ajuns în țara noastră începând cu februarie 2022 – an în care Federația Rusă a invadat militar țara vecină, Ucraina, declanșând un război la hotar cu Republica Moldova. Informațiile au fost confirmate pentru „Teleradio-Moldova” de serviciul de presă al Ambasadei SUA la Chișinău.
9:20
No EU consensus on supplying Ukraine arms to strike Russian territory, Josep Borrell # Radio Moldova
European Union defence ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday were unable to reach a consensus on whether Ukraine should be allowed to use the weapons they supply to strike targets on Russian territory, DPA reports.
8:50
A new embassy of the United States in the Republic of Moldova would also be a symbol of the relations between Chisinau and Washington, claims the US ambassador Kent Logsdon. Negotiations on the purchase of the land of the former Republican Stadium could be concluded in the next period, and the new building of the diplomatic mission and a public park could be built in the center of Chisinau in about 8 years.
28 May 2024
21:10
In the past two years, American authorities have not perceived any military threats against the Republic of Moldova.
17:30
A record number of foreigners were granted German citizenship in 2023.
15:20
Ukraine and Belgium finalised a bilateral security agreement on Tuesday, which entails the delivery of 30 F-16 fighter aircraft.
14:50
The delegation of the Republic of Moldova presented Chapter 17: Economic and Monetary Policy, managed by the Ministry of Finance, during the explanatory screening session in Brussels.
12:10
Moldovan citizens residing abroad are urged to register in advance to exercise their voting rights on October 20, the day of the presidential elections and referendum.
11:30
Approximately 600 volunteers have been deployed to monitor the proper conduct of gymnasium graduation exams across eight districts in Moldova.
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