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.
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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.
Ukraine asks U.S. to provide more Intelligence on targets in Russia
Ukraine has asked the Biden administration to provide more intelligence on the position of Russian forces and military targets inside Russia as Ukrainian troops struggle to hold ground in the war, according to U.S. and Ukrainian officials, NYT reports.
Georgian president vetoes ‘foreign influence’ law
Georgia’s president has vetoed a “foreign agents” bill that has split the country and appealed to the government not to overrule her over a law she said was “Russian in sprit and essence”, The Guardian reports.
Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico still in serious condition, officials say
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition and still faces risks of complications but has stabilised, officials said on Saturday, following Wednesday's assassination attempt, Reuters reports.