Transnistrian conflict settlement and regional security context on the agenda in Tbilisi

Moldovan-Georgian cooperation relations, the reform agenda implemented by the Moldovan and Georgian authorities and the regional security context were discussed in Tbilisi. In the Georgian capital, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Oleg Serebrian met with Georgian State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Tea Akhvlediani, Georgian Minister for Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs Zurab Azarashvili and Head of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia Tibor Kozma.

Disputes over the State Tax Bill, submitted to public hearings today

Cutting the backlog of cases in the courts and disciplining those who deliberately procrastinate are the goals of a new law aimed at state fees, the bill's authors argue. According to them, 8.5 million lei were spent last year on summoning parties to court, sums that could have been invested in equipment. According to participants in discussions on the draft, the project will hamper access to justice because of high fees.

Romanian authorities pursue steps towards Schengen accession

Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu says the Romanian authorities will continue their efforts to join the Schengen Area, noting that he has received messages of support from 15 member states, Radio România Actualități reports.

ANSA: Around 4,800 kilograms of food products have been withdrawn from trade

The National Food Safety Agency has applied marketing restrictions on non-compliant food products of animal and non-animal origin totalling about 4,800 kg.

The actual number of people living in the Republic of Moldova is 2.6 million

The real number of people who live in the Republic of Moldova amounts to 2.6 million. Figures were calculated by applying the international methodology for calculating the population of usual residence, but also taking into account the number of people who leave and return to the country, IPN reports.

Head of NATO calls on South Korea to increase military support for Ukraine

Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, urged South Korea on Monday to step up its military support to Kiev, giving the example of other countries that changed their policy of not providing arms to countries in conflict after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Agerpres reports.

The EU sanctions against Russia extended

The EU has decided on Friday to renew sanctions against Russia for six months for triggering the war in Ukraine and is readying new measures against Moscow, Agerpres reports.

Romania, France and the Netherlands have signed up to a joint statement on security matters. The document reiterates support for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova

On Friday, a joint French-Romanian-Dutch statement on security cooperation was signed by the three countries' foreign ministers, Catherine Colonna, Bogdan Aurescu and Wopke Hoekstra, Agerpres reports. The statement also refers to the Support Platform for the Republic of Moldova, launched by Romania, France and Germany.

"Teleradio Moldova" journalists on a training visit to Germany

Germany's most popular platform for young people and teenagers organised a training in Mainz in which Maria Cojocaru, producer in the Documentary, Investigation and Co-Production Department of the IP Company "Teleradio Moldova" participated.

Modern medical equipment in nine perinatal centres across the country

Perinatal centres in nine district hospitals have been fully equipped with modern medical devices for providing quality care to neonates.

The “Unirii” Highway might be continued to Chisinau and Odessa

Romania's “Unirii” (Union) Highway could be extended to Chisinau and Odessa. This was revealed by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure in Bucharest, Sorin Grindeanu, following a meeting on Thursday with the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Moldova, Andrei Spînu.

Several weapons and ammunition, held illegally, have been seized in Vulcanesti

Arms and ammunition held illegally have been seized by prosecutors during raids at several locations in the village of Vulcanesti. The information was reported to Radio Moldova by Violina Moraru, spokesperson of the Prosecutor General's Office. Law enforcement officials say the case targets former members of a paramilitary group that existed in the southern part of Moldova between 1992 and 1993.