Russia closes Crimean bridge again after munitions depot attack

Four days after reopening the strategic Crimean bridge linking Russia to the occupied Ukrainian peninsula, Moscow has been forced to close it again due to another attack. A munitions depot in the Krasnogvardeysky district was targeted, and as a result, residents within a five-kilometre radius of the area began to be evacuated, Politico reports.

The Russians bombed the port of Reni, a few kilometres from Romania and close to the border with Moldova

A powerful explosion just near the Romanian border after Russian forces shelled the Odessa region again. Missiles and drones reportedly hit the ports of Reni and Ismail on the Danube near the Romanian-Ukrainian border and close to the border with Moldova, Digi24 notes.

President of the EBRD is coming to the Republic of Moldova

The president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Odile Renaud-Basso, is coming to the Republic of Moldova next week. She will be accompanied by the EBRD's Managing Director for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, Matteo Patrone. They have scheduled meetings with the authorities of the Republic of Moldova, businessmen, representatives of financial organizations and civil society.

Health Minister's message after raids at the Cancer Institute: 'And we asked for so little - good attitude'

Health Minister Ala Nemerenco came with a reaction following today's raids at the Oncological Institute in Chisinau. She noted that shameful patterns will be stamped out. Despite the fact that it is not an easy process, the clean-up will take hold, Ala Nemerenco stressed.

Foreign Ministry advises Moldovans not to travel to Ukrainian territories temporarily occupied by Russia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration reiterated on Friday, July 21, the appeal to Moldovan citizens to refrain from travelling to all Ukrainian territories temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation in the Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporozhye, Herson regions and the Crimean Peninsula. The announcement was made in the context of the Russian Federation's war of aggression against Ukraine.

Mircea Geoană: NATO would go to war against Russia, if Ukraine were accepted into the Alliance

Ukraine cannot currently be invited to join NATO, as the Alliance does not want to go to war with Russia, said the Deputy Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Mircea Geoană, in an interview for the New York Times. At the same time, the official stated that the current situation is completely different from that of 2008, when at the NATO Summit in Bucharest, Ukraine and Georgia were promised the Accession Action Plan.

Chinese consulate in Odessa damaged in Russian airstrike

A Chinese consulate building in the Ukrainian port of Odessa was partially damaged during Russian air strikes last night, according to Oleg Kiper, head of the Odessa regional military administration.

Maia Sandu explains why she didn't attend the ceremony of swearing in of the Bashkan of Gagauzia

One day after the inauguration of the new Bashkan of Gagauzia, President Maia Sandu explained why she did not attend the event in Comrat. She told the press that the authorities in Chisinau do not go to the swearing-in of a person who is supported by a criminal group.

Chisinau replies to Moscow: Moldova's relations, including with NATO, is the sovereign decision of our country

Moldova's relations with various international organizations, including NATO, is the sovereign and independent decision of our country. This is the reaction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration to "false and slanderous statements of the Russian MFA representative about our country's cooperation with the North Atlantic Alliance". Regarding the Republic of Moldova-NATO partnership, the MFAEI reiterates that it has a 30-year history and is aimed at developing capabilities to counter new complex challenges and ensure the security of our citizens and our state.

Wizz Air will reduce the number of flights from Romania. The airline's explanation

Wizz Air will reduce the number of flights from Romania and other countries in August, officials say. According to them, the measure is mainly aimed at destinations where the company has more flights and is necessary to optimise the aviation market. On the other hand, Romeo Vatră, general director of Iasi Airport, says that he has not yet received any official information on this subject and stressed that the partnership with Wizz Air in Iasi has the potential to develop.

MPs have decided: Natalia Gavrilița and Vitalie Lemne become members of the NBM Supervisory Board

Natalia Gavrilița and Vitalie Lemne have been appointed as members of the Supervisory Board of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) for a seven-year term. Their nominations were proposed to the plenary of Parliament following the competition for the selection of candidates for this position.

Kiev responds to Moscow: Ships sailing in the Black Sea to Russian seaports will be considered targets of attack

All ships that will be sent to Russian ports or ports in occupied territories will be considered as carrying military cargo. This is the Ukrainian Defence Ministry's response to the Russian Federation's threats on Black Sea shipping.**