Nicu Popescu invited Luminița Odobescu to visit Chișinău

Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu discussed on Thursday by phone with the new Romanian Foreign Minister, Luminița Odobescu. Popescu congratulated her on the occasion of her investiture and expressed his hope that relations between Moldova and Romania will continue to develop "vertiginously".

Agricultural Validation Centre inaugurated in Chisinau

A Validation Centre in the field of agriculture was inaugurated on Thursday in Chisinau, at the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Research.

ANSA organises spot checks at farms, slaughterhouses and fairs

The National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) has started a series of unannounced checks at farms, slaughterhouses and fairs to verify the origin, health and registration of animals. The measures are aimed at combating clandestine procurement, transport and marketing activities.

The Republic of Moldova will benefit from non-refundable assistance in the amount of 40 million euros to strengthen the resilience of the state and society

The Parliament ratified the Financing Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Commission regarding the "EU Resilience and Governance" Program, signed on May 11, 2023.

MPs held a minute's silence in memory of the victims of Stalinist deportations

A minute's silence in memory of the victims of Stalinist deportations was held at the start of Thursday's sitting of Parliament. Head of the legislature Igor Grosu spoke about the first wave of deportations, which marked the 82nd anniversary, describing it as a national tragedy.

The Greek government has described the deaths of more than 79 migrants as the biggest tragedy of its kind in Greece

The Greek government has described the deaths of at least 79 people in a shipwreck as the biggest migrant tragedy to occur in Greece. Several hundred people are still missing, the BBC reports.

The concept of creating a specialised anti-corruption court discussed by Maia Sandu, foreign diplomats and civil society

President Maia Sandu today held discussions on the text of the concept paper on the creation of the specialised anti-corruption court. The discussions were attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Chisinau, development partners, representatives of civil society and the media specialised in the fields of justice and anti-corruption.

Viorel Cibotaru: The Republic of Moldova could join the North Atlantic Alliance Enhanced Programme

The Republic of Moldova could join the North Atlantic Alliance Enhanced Programme. Once our country joins this programme, it will benefit from NATO intelligence, strengthen security, economy and attract investments. The statement was made by Moldova's Ambassador to Belgium, Viorel Cibotaru. According to him, this topic will be on the agenda of the NATO Summit in Vilnius on 11-12 July.

NATO chief calls for new weapons and ammunition for Ukrainian counter-offensive

After a week of heavy fighting, the real test of Ukraine's counter-offensive to liberate Russian-occupied territory has yet to begin, while NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday called for more Western military aid for the Ukrainian army so it can continue the counteroffensive despite losses already suffered, international news agencies report.

Ala Nemerenco: Implementation of European Health legislation requires qualified staff

The Ministry of Health is working on a process to bring national legislation in line with the European legislation. More than 80 percent of the EU legislation has been fully transposed into Moldovan law, but for the other legislation to be brought in line, including its implementation, experienced staff is needed. The subject was discussed at the public hearings on the progress of the implementation of the Association Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union, held in Parliament on Wednesday.

Britain sends 2,000 troops to Romania for "specific military tasks"

The UK will send 2,000 military personnel to Romania for specific tasks, the British and Northern Ireland ambassador to Bucharest, Andrew Noble, said on Wednesday at the opening of a security and defence exhibition, reports caleaeuropeana.ro.

CC meeting on the verification of the constitutionality of the political party "Șor" interrupted until June 19

The meeting of the Constitutional Court (CC) to examine the Government's application for verification of the constitutionality of the "Sor" party has been adjourned until 19 June, after hearing the final arguments of the parties. The next sitting will continue with the parties' replies and the deliberation of the judges' decision.