Minister of Agriculture Vladimir Bolea met with his Latvian counterpart Didzis Šmits

Rural development and taking over Latvia's experience in the field of fish farming, increasing the presence of domestic wines in Latvian networks, harmonizing legislation to European requirements, are just some of the priorities mentioned by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Vladimir Bolea, in the discussion with his Latvian counterpart, Didzis Šmits .

Igor Grosu, in Bucharest: "Through quality investments, the Republic of Moldova can reach the level of the economies of the EU countries"

The Republic of Moldova can have a stable economic growth and reach the economies of the European Union countries, through quality investments. A statement to this effect was made by the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, during his visit to Bucharest, Romania. The Parliament Speaker presented, at the 2023 New Year Reception, organized by AHK Romania, the opportunities of the business and investment environment in the Republic of Moldova.

Russia asks the Republic of Moldova to stop blocking Russian-language web pages

Russia asked the Republic of Moldova on Friday to stop blocking Russian-language web pages, a practice it described as an attack on media freedom and the rights of the Russian-speaking population, reports Agerpres.

Tofilat: CFM needs 1,000 new wagons to be able to transport grain

The Moldovan Railways (CFM) needs 1,000 new grain wagons to be able to continue transporting goods, the director of the company, Oleg Tofilat, said in a press conference. According to him, approximately 84% more goods were transported in 2022 than in 2021.

The head of the National Police will temporarily lead the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Kyiv

The head of the Ukrainian National Police, Igor Klymenko, will temporarily lead the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Denis Șmîgal on Telegram.

NATO's military committee meets in Brussels

NATO's main military authorities and representatives of Finland and Sweden are meeting today at Alliance headquarters in Brussels for a two-day meeting at the highest level of the Military Committee. The Deputy General Secretary of NATO, Mircea Geoană, will open the first session of the meeting together with the President of the Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer. The latest political objectives will be presented and the security challenges facing the Alliance in the current global context will be discussed, said NATO in a press release.

Cristina Bucșa, the tennis player originally from Chisinau, qualified for the 3rd round at the Australian Open

The Spanish tennis player Cristina Bucșa, a player born in Chisinau, eliminated the Canadian of Romanian origin, Bianca Andreescu from the Australian Open on Wednesday morning.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Army met with the Chief of Staff of the US Army for the first time

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Valeri Zalujnyi announced on Tuesday that he had met for the first time with US Army Chief of Staff General Mark Milley amid intense negotiations over an increase in Western arms deliveries to Kyiv, reports Agerpres.

Britain is calling on Ukraine's allies to step up military support

Ukraine's allies must step up their military support to Kiev to help it break a frontline entrenchment and avoid a devastating, protracted World War I-style battle of attrition, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Tuesday, Reuters reports.

Sweden increased the budget for the projects implemented in the Republic of Moldova in 2023

The Republic of Moldova, along with Ukraine, remains a priority for the Government of Sweden in providing financial support - the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the Kingdom of Sweden, Liliana Guțan, told our radio station. According to her, part of the Swedish financial aid will be directed towards increasing the defense capacity of our country.

Moscow's response to the ninth package of EU sanctions

Moscow responded to the ninth package of EU sanctions by banning a number of high-ranking European officials from entering the country, BBC writes.

Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to Schengen could be included on the agenda of the EU Council

Sweden wants to include the subject of Schengen Area expansion on the agenda of the Council of the European Union. The statement was made on Tuesday, in the plenary of the European Parliament, by the Swedish Prime Minister, Ulf Kristtersson, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the European Union.