Money seized by the US from Russian oligarch will be channelled to "support the Ukrainian people"

The US Department of Justice announced on Friday the first transfer of seized Russian funds to help Ukraine. It is $5.4 million seized from oligarch Konstantin Malofeev.

Ursula von der Leyen: No hard deadlines for Ukraine's EU accession

There are no rigid deadlines for Ukraine's accession to the European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the end of a summit in Kiev on Friday. She stressed that there are targets that Kiev must meet in its efforts to join the EU bloc.

The 10th EU economic sanctions package against Russia to be imposed by 24 February

The 10th package of economic sanctions against the Russian Federation will enter into force by 24 February, the one-year anniversary of the start of the war, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed in Kiev on Friday.

CBS Research Poll: Which politicians do Moldovans trust most

President Maia Sandu is at the top of trust in Moldovan politicians, closely followed by former President Igor Dodon and fugitive Ilan Shor, according to a poll presented by the WatchDog community. The same survey also found that three parties would enter the legislature if early parliamentary elections were held next Sunday. Also, about 50% of citizens noted that the judiciary is politically controlled in Moldova. Among the issues that concern citizens are high prices and the war in Ukraine.

All Chisinau residents have water supply, municipal authorities claim

Chisinau residents all have water at their taps, and teams of technicians are currently in the field to check whether the water distribution network has not suffered after Thursday's disconnection of "Apă-Canal Chișinău" control points from electricity. Irina Gutnic, deputy mayor of the capital in charge of housing and municipal affairs, revealed information about this.

The reaction of Nicu Popescu to the threats of the Russian Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu has called the statements made by his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, unfriendly and incorrect, that do not correspond to reality and do not promote a fair relationship between states. The head of diplomacy in Chisinau stated on a TVR Moldova programme that contrary to Russian propaganda, our citizens are firmly choosing the European path, which ensures peace and prosperity in the country.

Nicu Popescu: "We are working also on a new plan to speed up the European integration process"

Moldovan authorities will soon unveil a plan to speed up Moldova's European integration process and hold several meetings with European leaders. These are some of the objectives that the Moldovan government is working on, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Nicu Popescu during hearings on the state of implementation of the Association Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union by the national authorities, which took place on Tuesday 31 January in Chisinau.

IMF upwards revises global economic forecast

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased its forecast for global economic growth, estimating that inflation exceeded its peak. Late last year, the agency warned that the world economy had not yet entered its most difficult period, reports the BBC.

Decision of the CSE: Business' gas expenses will be compensated by the government

The Exceptional Situations Commission (CSE) decided at its meeting on Tuesday 31 January to grant compensation for natural gas expenses to businesses. The statement was made to Radio Moldova by Economy Minister Dumitru Alaiba.

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.