UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces general election in the UK

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that the country will hold a general election on July 4. With his announcement, the speculation about the election dates came to an end, write international press agencies.

Putin has ‘both eyes’ on Gotland, warns Sweden’s army chief

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has his eyes on the Swedish island of Gotland, warned Sweden’s defense chief Micael Bydén, Politico reports.

The lawyer of Prime Minister Fico's attacker refused to defend her client

Lawyer Martina Čierna, who was assigned ex officio to the attacker Juraj Cintula, refused to represent him. The change occurred four days after the Specialized Criminal Court pre-arrested the attacker. The information that the lawyer will not continue to defend the murderer was confirmed by Martina Čierna for the Startitup portal, according to ta3.com.

European Commission says Ukraine will receive first payment of revenue from frozen Russian assets in July

Ukraine will receive the first delivery of funds stemming from the revenue of frozen Russian assets in July, the European Commission said on May 21, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Anti Corruption Chief Dragalin Responds to CRJM's False Claims

The head of the Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Veronica Dragalin, responded to the public statement issued by the Legal Resources Center (CRJM) four days ago, concerning the resignation of Judge Tatiana Răducanu.

Danube River Nightmare: 2 Dead, 5 Missing in Boat Crash

Two people died and five others are missing following a suspected collision between a small motorboat and a cruise ship on the Danube River north of Budapest on Saturday evening, according to police quoted by Reuters.

Moldova Celebrates Europe Day, Eyes EU Membership

Peace and unity on the European continent were celebrated today in the Moldovan city of Balti.

Prime Minister Robert Fico's Shooter Might Not Have Acted Alone

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Matúš Šutaj Eštok, has announced that an investigation team has been established and that the police are examining the theory that the attacker might not have acted alone, reports actuality.sk.

Moldova Celebrates Europe in Bălți European Town

There will be a celebration of peace and unity on the European continent today, starting at 2:00 PM in the Moldovan city of Bălți.

New and partial local elections are held in nine localities in the Republic of Moldova

Over 10,760 voters are expected at the 13 polling stations organized for the new and partial local elections in nine localities in the country. The polling stations will be open until 21:00.

Russia freezes Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, UniCredit assets

Russian courts ordered the seizure of UniCredit's and Deutsche bank assets, accounts, property, and shares on May 18, reports Reuters.

Pope says tension and debate are inevitable, embrace them

Arguments and tensions are inevitable in modern society and should not be brushed under the carpet, Pope Francis said on Saturday, warning that trying to impose a uniform vision fostered frustration and violence, reports Reuters.