Russian strikes hit port facilities in Odesa

Russia unleashed new air strikes on Ukraine early on Friday, killing a 10-year-old boy in the northeastern city of Kharkiv and damaging grain and port infrastructure in the Odesa region in the south, Ukrainian officials said, Reuters reports.

PAS candidate for the Chisinau mayor's office, Lilian Carp, started the electoral campaign

The PAS candidate for the Chisinau City Hall, Lilian Carp, launched the electoral campaign. In a video published on his Facebook page, the candidate talked about the city's problems, such as waste, traffic jams and the lack of schools and kindergartens. Lilian Carp promised to make Chisinau a more comfortable city.

The security situation in the context of the war in Ukraine, on the agenda of the annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly

The security situation in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine, the protection of democratic values and international order, are some of the topics that will be addressed at the annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, which will take place from October 6-9, at the Parliament of Copenhagen, Denmark. The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova will be represented by the member of the National Security, Defense and Public Order Commission, Ion Șpac.

Campaigning for the general local elections on November 5 starts today

Today, October 6, the electoral campaign begins for electoral contestants registered for the general local elections of November 5.

Poland, Czech Republic to tighten border controls with Slovakia

Poland and the Czech Republic announced on Tuesday the introduction of temporary border controls with Slovakia. The measure, which will be in effect for a period of 10 days starting on Wednesday, is aimed at reducing illegal migration and trafficking, according to Agerpres.

Moldovan-Lithuanian collaboration in the military field, discussed by Anatolie Nosatîi with Ambassador Tadas Valionis

The Moldovan-Lithuanian collaboration achieved with the help of the programs implemented in the National Army with the support of the Lithuanian Government, as well as the transformation of the defense institution according to democratic standards, were the topics discussed by the Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi, with the Lithuanian ambassador in Chisinau, Tadas Valionis. The new military attaché, colonel Žilvinas Žiukas, was also present at the official meeting.

Romanian Foreign Minister: The security situation in Ukraine and on its borders is serious

The security situation in Ukraine and on its borders is "serious", declared today the Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luminița Odobescu, who is participating in the informal meeting of the heads of diplomacy from the European Union in Kiev, writes Agerpres.

More than 500 hectares of dry vegetation was burnt this weekend

About 540 hectares of dry vegetation burned this weekend. According to the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU), firefighters intervened in 45 cases of extinguishing fires.

Progress regarding the implementation of the nine recommendations of the European Commission, discussed by Nicu Popescu with Gert Jan Koopman

The progress of the Republic of Moldova in the implementation of the nine recommendations of the European Commission was discussed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, with the director general of the General Directorate of EU Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations, Gert Jan Koopman.

Mexico church: Nine dead and 20 trapped after Tamaulipas roof collapse

Nine people are reported to have been killed and some 20 others trapped after a church roof collapsed in Mexico, BBC reports.

Biden presses Republicans after spending bill drops Ukraine aid

US President Joe Biden on Sunday pressed congressional Republicans to back a bill to provide more aid to Ukraine, saying he was "sick and tired" of the political brinkmanship that nearly led to a government shutdown, Reuters reports.

Moldova's population pyramid is inverted

The number of young people in Moldova has fallen sharply due to declining demographics and migration. In 2022, for the first time in the country's history, the number of young people was lower than the number of elderly, according to an analysis by economic policy expert Veaceslav Ioniță.