Serbia's Economy Minister speaks for the first time about imposing sanctions against Russia

Serbian Economy Minister Rade Basta created a stir on the political scene in Serbia on Monday with a proposal that Belgrade impose sanctions against Russia, the first such statement by a Serbian government official in favour of sanctions and a departure from Serbia's official position, Croatian news agency HINA reported on Tuesday, cited by Agerpres.

British Foreign Minister James Cleverly to visit Chisinau

Moldovan Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu will host, in Chisinau, the Foreign Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, James Cleverly, who will pay a working visit to our country from 15 to 16 March.

European Union readies civilian mission focusing on security sector in Moldova, says Bogdan Aurescu

Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu had bilateral political consultations with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis on Monday during his official visit to Vilnius, where the Romanian diplomat reaffirmed that the EU was preparing a civilian mission under the aegis of the Common Security and Defence Policy focusing on the security sector in the Republic of Moldova, reports caleaeuropeană.ro.

Earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 in Buzau County, Romania

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 on the Richter scale occurred on Saturday in Buzău county, at 14:09, in the Vrancea area, informs the National Institute for Earth Physics.

Erdogan sets May 14 election date as he seeks to extend rule

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday formally set the country’s parliamentary and presidential elections for May 14 — a month earlier than scheduled despite the devastating Feb. 6 earthquake that killed some 50.000 in Turkey and Syria, AP reports.

European Department Director of the IMF: the Republic of Moldova will overcome this crisis a little earlier than the rest of Europe

The agreement of the Republic of Moldova with the International Monetary Fund, worth a total of 800 million dollars, will contribute to the development of the country and raising the standard of living of the citizens, said the director of the European Department of the IMF, Alfred Kammer, for RLIVE. According to the official, the IMF experts encourage the Chisinau authorities to create a safe environment for the private sector, which will contribute to the expansion of investments in the Republic of Moldova.

IMF may help Moldova address climate change challenges

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is discussing with the authorities in Chisinau the launch of a new special financing package for the Republic of Moldova to address climate change issues. The statement was made by Alfred Kammer, Director of the European Department of the IMF, at the end of his first visit to Moldova.

ISW: Wagner would have taken a "tactical break" in Bahmut

The Wagner private mercenary group is reportedly taking a "tactical pause" in Bahmut, according to the US Institute for the Study of War (ISW). US experts also believe Wagner is waiting for reinforcements from Russian troops before re-engaging in the decisive battle - the most violent since the war began.

$11,000 and €400 seized following searches in the "mass riots" case. Men recently returned from Turkey among suspect

Police seized a total of $11,000 and €400 from the suspects in this morning's searches in the "mass riots" case, the Inspectorate General of Police (IGP) reports. Police also seized handcuffs, a substance with a specific smell of marijuana, draft documents and communication and information storage devices. These will be subject to investigation and the persons concerned by the searches will be summoned for questioning.

EU final energy consumption could be reduced by 11.7% in 2030

Negotiators of the European Council presidency and the European Parliament tentatively agreed on Friday to reduce EU final energy consumption by 11.7% in 2030, the Swedish EU presidency announced in a press release, Reuters reports, cited by Agerpres.

Belgium: Transport general strike

Belgian transport services will be affected on Friday by a 24-hour general strike, which began on Thursday evening. Three large unions in the Belgian public services have called the strike on the grounds that the sector is underfunded, reports Radio Romania Actualités.

Xi Jinping elected for third term as China's president

Xi Jinping won his third term as China's president on Friday after an official vote by parliament, the culmination of a rise that has seen him become the country's most powerful leader in generations, Forbes reports.