European Commission reaches an agreement with Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia regarding the import of certain Ukrainian food products

The executive vice-president of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis, announced that an agreement was reached with Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia regarding the import of certain Ukrainian food products, which the five member countries had vetoed, reports Rador.

Radio Moldova Youth expands its reach. Elena Stegari: We highlight young people from all regions

The only public radio station for young people, Radio Moldova Tineret (RMT), is expanding its reach and will be available in more localities. The radio frequencies were awarded on a competitive basis by the Audiovisual Council. "Extending the audience would mean we could further highlight young people from all regions of Moldova," said RMT head of programmes Elena Stegari.

Approved by the Government: the mechanism for the selection and evaluation of prosecutors will be improved

The mechanism for the selection, evaluation and disciplinary liability of prosecutors will be improved, according to a draft law approved at a government meeting. Among the amendments to the Law on Public Prosecution is also an increase in the number of inspectors from six to nine to make the examination of prosecutorial misconduct more efficient.

Meeting at the MFAEI: European course and progress in the implementation of the European Commission recommendations, discussed by Nicu Popescu and Dirk Schubel

The European course of our country and the progress made in the implementation of the nine recommendations of the European Commission were the topics discussed during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MFAEI).

CUB calls on the Government to take concrete steps to demilitarise the left bank of the Dniester River

The political party Coalition for Unity and Welfare (CUB) calls on the Government to take concrete actions to demilitarise the left bank of the Dniester. On the other hand, representatives of the Reintegration Policy Office told Radio Moldova that the demilitarisation of the Transnistrian region, including the evacuation of foreign military troops, requires a broader discussion not only with the authorities in Tiraspol, but also with the Russian Federation.

Government releases wheat from state reserves. Who can buy it and at what price

Food wheat from state reserves in the amount of 21,082.709 tonnes is to be released to beneficiaries chosen on a competitive basis to replenish reserves, the Material Reserves Agency announces.

EU will soon announce list of persons sanctioned for attempts to destabilise Moldova

The European Union will come in the near future with a list of persons and entities to be sanctioned for attempts to destabilise the Republic of Moldova. This was announced by Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu at a press conference, referring to the political agreement on the creation of a sanctions regime reached yesterday by EU foreign ministers.

Sudan ceasefire agreement for 72 hours: Evacuations continue

US diplomatic chief Antony Blinken has announced that rival generals in the Sudan conflict have agreed to a 72-hour nationwide ceasefire in a bid to end the violence, according to Digi24.

Six Leopard tanks promised by Spain have left for Ukraine

Six Leopard tanks promised to Ukraine by Spain left on Saturday for their destination, where they will arrive in a few days, Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles announced, according to Agerpres.

Berlin confirms expulsion of Russian spy agents, Russia expels dozens of German diplomats

The government in Berlin confirmed Saturday afternoon that it has asked Russia to reduce the number of spy agents believed to be on German territory, amid the Moscow administration's announcement of the expulsion of dozens of German diplomats as a retaliatory measure, Mediafax reports.

The Republic of Moldova will participate for the first time in the Conference of Presidents of EU Parliaments as a candidate country for accession

Speaker of Parliament Igor Grosu will attend the Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of the European Union on 24-25 April in Prague. This is the first time that the Republic of Moldova will participate in this event as a candidate country for EU membership.

Romanian Secretary of State for Strategic Affairs visits Italy: Discusses continued support for Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia

Romanian Secretary of State for Strategic Affairs Iulian Fota visited Italy on 19-21 April, where he held talks with Maria Tripodi, Secretary of State in the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, on the deteriorating regional security situation, according to Agerpres.