Moldovan government to continue to stand up to Russia

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean on Wednesday vowed that his government would continue to resist any attempt by Russia to undermine Moldova's sovereignty, territorial integrity, or the dignity of its citizens.

EU sanctions against Russia: Baltic States close borders to Russian vehicles

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have closed their borders to vehicles registered in Russia, according to a statement from the Estonian government, DPA reports, quoted by Agerpres.

Kim Jong-un's Russia visit ends abruptly

Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ended on Wednesday after less than an hour, according to Russian state television.

EU to send aid to Libya after floods

The European Union announced today that it is sending aid from Romania, Germany, and Finland to the Libyan city of Derna, which has been devastated by floods, according to AFP.

Moldovan vice prime minister to discuss Transnistrian issue in Brussels

Moldovan Vice Prime Minister for Reintegration Oleg Serebrian will discuss the Transnistrian issue with European Union officials in Brussels on September 13-15.

Moldova's EU accession prospects boosted by Ursula von der Leyen's statements

The authorities in Chisinau have welcomed the statements by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who said that the future of Moldova lies in the European Union.

Moldova's Pre-Vetting Commission launches integrity assessment of CSP candidates

The Pre-Vetting Commission has launched the integrity assessment of two civil society representatives selected by the government to fill the vacant position of member of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP). The candidates are Radu Mîrza, an expert in justice, the rule of law, and human rights, and Mihail Sorbalo, a university lecturer at the Public Law Department of the ULIM Faculty of Law.

Moldova to train public sector employees in cybersecurity

The Moldovan government has approved a project that will see the Technical University of Moldova provide cybersecurity training to public sector employees and other interested parties from the public and private sectors.

NASA: Traces of life found on distant exoplanet

NASA has announced the possible discovery of a trace of life in the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet. The James Webb Space Telescope seems to have detected evidence of the existence of a molecule called dimethyl sulphide (DMS), which on Earth is produced only by tiny marine organisms called phytoplankton, BBC News reports.

EU will allocate 300 million euros to strengthen the defense industry. Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova will benefit from this money

300 million euros will be allocated to strengthen the defense industry of the European Union until 2025. Both Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova will benefit from this money. MEPs voted on a bill to strengthen the European Union's defense industry through joint public procurement.

Poland calls for extension to embargo on Ukraine grain to protect farmers

"Poland will not allow Ukraine grain to flood us," said the country's prime minister said in the midst of intensive election campaigning, Euronews reports.

Six people fatally shot in Greece

Six people have been fatally shot in an attack at a seaside town near Athens, Greek police said Monday, and a state-run TV broadcaster said authorities suspected it was a gangland shooting, AP reports.