The Republic of Moldova switches to winter time

The Republic of Moldova will switch to winter time on October 29, the last Sunday of this month, at 4:00.

EU Parliament calls for ‘humanitarian pause’ in Israel-Hamas war

MEPs on Thursday called for a “humanitarian pause” to provide food, water and medical aid to Palestinians in the besieged enclave of Gaza, writes politico.eu.

Canada announces additional sanctions against Russian collaborators in the Republic of Moldova

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing sanctions against Russian collaborators in Moldova under the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations. The announcement was made by Ottawa's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly.

Moldova Support Platform: France, Germany, Romania and the Republic of Moldova signed a joint statement

After the conclusion of the fourth Ministerial Conference of Moldova Support Platform organized in Chisinau, the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Romania and the Republic of Moldova signed a joint statement.

The European Union and the Council of Europe launch a 2.7 million euro project for justice reform in the Republic of Moldova

The European Union and the Council of Europe launched a joint project worth 2.7 million euros to support justice reform in the Republic of Moldova, reads a press release from the Council of Europe. Thus, the Chisinau authorities will benefit from technical assistance to increase the independence, professionalism and transparency of the judicial sector.

European officials gathered at the Moldova Support Platform announce financial support for social projects and energy development

The Moldova Support Platform has become an instrument that helps our country go through several crises and face challenges, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nicu Popescu. The head of diplomacy from Chisinau emphasized that the previous editions of the Platform resulted in remarkable results and indispensable support for our country.

Israel evacuates 28 towns in north after Hezbollah attacks

Israel has ordered the evacuation of 28 towns in the north of the country, located within 2 kilometres of the border with southern Lebanon. The decision was made in response to repeated attacks by the Hezbollah (pro-Iran) group, DPA reports.

Over 30 countries to meet in Moldova for fourth Support Platform meeting

Over 30 countries and dozens of international and financial organisations will meet in Chisinau on Tuesday, October 17, for the fourth edition of the Support Platform for Moldova, launched at the initiative of Romania, Germany, and France.

Moldova appoints former interior minister to lead new disinformation centre

Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Monday nominated Ana Revenco to lead the country's new Center for Strategic Communication and Disinformation Prevention, a government agency tasked with combating the spread of false information and propaganda.

Russian attack in Poltava region injures three, including a child

Two adults and a 10-year-old child were injured in a Russian attack in the Poltava region of Ukraine on Monday, according to Ukrainskaia Pravda.

Mark Rutte, in a surprise visit to Odessa: "The events in Israel and Gaza will not distract us from supporting Ukraine"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, visiting the Black Sea port of Odesa, vowed on Friday to improve Ukraine's air defences and to increase the security of a "humanitarian corridor" for grain exports, Reuters reports.

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine will carry out a joint control at the "Novosavițkoe-Cuciurgan" crossing point

The border and customs authorities of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine will carry out a joint control at the "Novosavițkoe-Cuciurgan" rail traffic crossing point. An agreement was signed today in Palanca. The control will be carried out on the territory of Ukraine. The Prime Ministers of the two states agreed to organize joint control at seven other border crossing points, reads the Government's press release.