Maia Sandu to AFP: "We can save our democracy only if we are part of the EU"

The Republic of Moldova wants to join the European Union "as soon as possible" to protect itself from the Russian threat and hopes for a decision "in the next few months" on opening negotiations, President Maia Sandu said in an interview with Agence France Presse on Thursday, quoted by Agerpres.

Measures to counter hybrid threats discussed by Nicu Popescu and MEPs of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Measures to counter hybrid threats faced by Moldova and challenges to regional and internal security were discussed today by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu and MEPs of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Security and Defence.

Register of damage caused by Russian invasion of Ukraine signed at Iceland summit

The US, Japan, Canada and almost all European countries in the Council of Europe signed a register of damage caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday (17 May), paving the way for claims for reparations and criminal prosecutions against Moscow, the Council of Europe announced at a meeting of heads of state in Iceland.

Sex education in schools: what the authorities say and what citizens think (VOX)

Sex education is not yet a subject of study in Moldovan schools, but it continues to be a topic discussed by both teachers and parents. Asked by our reporter how appropriate it would be to introduce it into the curriculum, the minister in charge, Anatolie Topala said that elements of sex education are contained in other subjects.

Maia Sandu, meeting with ECHR President: "Moldova continues to advance in international democracy rankings"

The role of the ECHR and the Council of Europe in achieving reforms and bringing Moldova in line with best practices in justice were discussed today by Moldovan President Maia Sandu and ECHR President Siofra O'Leary on the margins of the Summit in Reykjavik (Iceland).

Erdogan: Agreement on Ukrainian grain exports on the Black Sea has been extended

The agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain on the Black Sea has been extended by two months, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday, AFP reports, cited by Agerpres.

Moldova's cooperation with the Netherlands discussed by President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Mark Rutte

The head of state met on Wednesday with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, on the sidelines of the Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik, Iceland, informs the Presidency of the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova to receive $220 million from the US to strengthen energy security

The Republic of Moldova will receive financial resources in the form of a grant to strengthen energy security and reimburse expenses for electricity purchases. In this regard, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the initiation of negotiations and the signing of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Development Goal Assistance Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Government of the United States for Sustainable Economic Growth, anchored in European Integration.

LIVE // The Constitutional Court continues to examine the Government's application to outlaw the "Șor" party

The Constitutional Court will continue its examination of the Government's application regarding the constitutionality of the "Șor" Party on Wednesday, starting at 10:00 a.m., announced the President of the Court, Nicolae Rosca.

UPDATE Elections in Gagauzia: Polling stations closed. What is the turnout rate

UPDATE 53,458 voters took part in today's elections for the position of Bashkan of Gagauzia, the autonomy's Electoral Commission informs. According to data received from polling stations, 54.56% of citizens had voted by 9 p.m., which means that the elections have reached the validation threshold.

Turkey election: gap between Erdogan and opposition candidate Kilicdaroglu continues to narrow

Counting of votes in Turkey's presidential election has been underway for two hours and the first results have appeared in the Turkish media, Digi24 reports. Turkey's elections are some of the most important in recent years, as there is a significant chance that incumbent President Recep Erdogan may lose power after 20 years.

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski may visit Paris

Kiev leader Volodimir Zelenski will arrive in Paris on Sunday evening, French media reports, citing sources. Officially, the Ukrainian president's visit to France has not yet been announced.