Nicu Popescu is visiting Portugal and Italy to boost Moldova's accession to the EU

Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, undertakes between September 11 and 15 two working visits to Portugal and Italy. The official communicated that their purpose is to deepen the bilateral dialogue, to discuss the European agenda and boost the process of our country's accession to the European Union.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visits Ukraine and expresses support for EU accession

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Ukraine on an unannounced visit on the morning of Monday, September 11, writes Ukrinform.

UPDATE: Several customs have temporarily suspended their activity due to the risks of air attack on Ukraine

UPDATE 9:40 AM The three border crossing points: Unguri-Bronița, Otaci-Moghileov Podolsk and Valcineț-Moghileov Podolsk (ferro) resumed their activity as usual. The Hungarian-Bronița, Otaci-Moghileov Podolsk and Valcineț-Moghileov Podolsk (ferro) border crossing points have temporarily suspended their activity.

EU bans Russian-registered cars, other goods from Russia

The European Commission has confirmed that Russian citizens are not allowed to enter the European Union with cars registered in Russia, BBC reports.

EU should start Moldova accession talks now, Romanian FM says

Supporting Moldova's European path is Romania's top priority, said Romanian Foreign Minister Luminița Odobescu in an interview with the German newspaper Die Welt.

60 Moldovan parties eligible to participate in November local elections

Sixty political parties in Moldova are eligible to participate in the local general elections scheduled for November 5, 2023. The list was published by the Central Election Commission (CEC).

Moldova, Lithuania discuss progress in EU accession process

The progress of Moldova in its European Union accession process and close cooperation with Lithuania were the topics discussed by Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu in Vilnius and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis.

Russia uses newly produced weapons to attack Ukraine

In August 2023, the Russian military used missiles that were launched in the third quarter of this year to attack Ukraine, said Vadim Skibitsky, a representative of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, quoted by Ukrainkaia Pravda.

Moldova approves winter plan to ensure smooth heating season

Moldova's authorities have approved a winter plan that includes a range of measures to ensure a smooth heating season, said State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy Constantin Borosan.

Trudeau: Putin will not redraw Ukraine's borders

Canada and Moldova have condemned Russia's "elections" in the occupied regions of Ukraine, calling them a violation of international law and a bid to annex the country, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Russia calls on Moldova to pay Gazprom debt

The Russian Foreign Ministry has called on the Moldovan authorities to "refrain from politicising practical issues of bilateral cooperation, including in the energy sector." The statement was made in response to the results of an audit of Moldovagaz's alleged debts to Gazprom.

65 million lei allocated for extended hours groups in Chisinau

The Chisinau municipality is allocating 65 million lei to educational institutions to form extended hours groups for the school year 2023-2024. This is the third consecutive year that the city has funded these groups, which provide a safe and supervised environment for students in grades I-IV to stay after school hours to do their homework and socialise.