Prime Minister of Romania Nicolae Ciuca could resign next week

The Prime Minister of Romania Nicolae Ciucă could resign next week, say political sources, according to Digi24. The Prime Minister must be changed by the end of next week, and the final negotiations for positions in the Executive will be carried out this weekend.

Report on the execution of the state budget in 2022, approved: Energy security and social protection, among the priorities

The Government's report on the execution of the State Budget for 2022 was approved in today's Parliament session. Under the document, the 2022 budget year was marked by numerous challenges, especially due to the war in Ukraine. Thus, the policy priorities of the Executive were directed towards maintaining macroeconomic stability and financing anti-crisis economic and social measures.

Sweden to allow NATO troops before it joins defense alliance

Sweden will allow NATO to base troops on its territory even before it formally joins the defense alliance, the prime minister and defense minister said on Friday, Reuters reports.

EU countries agree on plan for stricter asylum reforms

EU nations have reached an agreement that would see countries either accept a share of asylum-seekers or pay into a fund managed by Brussels to care for migrants. Germany voiced concerns about protections for children, DW reports.

A precious stone estimated at 12,000,000 dollars, smuggled into the Republic of Moldova: A member of a criminal organization is being investigated

A man, a member of the criminal organization "Patron", is under criminal investigation for smuggling precious stones.

Bloomberg: Pentagon prepares new $2 billion air defense package for Ukraine

The Pentagon is set to announce a substantial long-term arms package for Ukraine, emphasizing air defense capabilities, valued at over $2 billion. This funding, Bloomberg reports, allocated through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, will facilitate the acquisition of Hawk missile launchers and missiles, as well as two advanced Patriot air defense missile systems, The Kiev Independent reports.

Canadian wildfires choke U.S. cities with the world's worst air quality

New York and nearby US cities are so badly affected by Canada’s fires, BBC reports.

Deputies meet in session: May 8 - the day of commemoration and reconciliation, on the agenda

Deputies meet in plenary session. The agenda includes the draft law regarding the consecration of May 8 as a day of commemoration and reconciliation in memory of those who fell in the Second World War. The Parliament will also examine the execution of the budgets for 2022.

Euro zone saw winter recession, more challenges ahead

The euro zone economy fell into a technical recession in the first three months of 2023, data from statistics agency Eurostat showed on Thursday as signs emerge that central bank rate hikes will crimp the region's future growth prospects, Reuters reports.

Russia reacts after Romania asked it to reduce its diplomatic staff in Bucharest

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation reacted to the request of the Romanian MFA to reduce the diplomatic staff working in the Russian Embassy in Bucharest by 40 people and said that "Russia will respond accordingly", writes Digi24.

Jens Stoltenberg urges NATO states to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine

The Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, urged, on Thursday, the states of the North Atlantic Alliance to quickly provide support to people left without homes after the destruction of the Kahovka dam, according to Mediafax.

UN Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons

Children born in the Republic of Moldova will have a guaranteed right to citizenship. The Parliament adopted amendments to the Citizenship Law, which excluded the provision according to which children born on the territory of the country can obtain the citizenship of the Republic of Moldova only if at the time of birth at least one of the parents has the right of residence, benefits from international protection or is recognized as stateless by the competent authorities.