EU states will discuss new sanctions against Russia, in connection with Navalny's death

EU foreign ministers meeting with the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny Monday will send a "message of support" to the Kremlin's opponents after his death in jail, the bloc's top diplomat said on Monday, February 19. "We have to send a message of support to the Russian opposition," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told journalists , Le Monde reports.

The National Institute for Education and Leadership will be launched in Moldova

The first National Institute for Education and Leadership (INEL) in our country will be launched this week. According to the Minister of Education, the creation of this institute is part of the 20 priorities of the Government and the Presidency, included in the National Plan "Building a European Moldova".

The export of table grapes increased significantly last year, Ministry of Agriculture

In 2023, the export of table grapes registered a significant increase compared to 2022. Producers managed to increase the quantity of grapes exported by about 11% and the value by about 33%, reads a press release from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.

New Testing Centers Streamline Driver's License Process in Moldova

Future drivers in Moldova will now take their category B practical driving exams at two newly opened centres.

Over 50% of Moldovan Researchers Are Women

Over 50% of researchers in Moldova are women, with the majority working in the humanities.

Moldova Mourns Russian Opposition Leader

Several people gathered last night at the headquarters of the Russian Federation Embassy in Chișinău to pay their final respects to Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition figure and critic of the Kremlin.

The Republic of Moldova signed the Ljubjiana – The Hague Convention

The Republic of Moldova signed the Ljubljana-The Hague Convention on International Cooperation in the Investigation and Prosecution of Genocide and War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and Other International Crimes. Thus, our country is among the first signatory states of the document, reads a press release from the Ministry of Justice.

Republic of Moldova’s accession to the EU, discussed by Cristina Gherasimov and her Ukrainian counterpart, Olha Stefanishyn

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine will maintain their bilateral political dialogue and will cooperate more closely in the process of joining the European Union. The statement was made by the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Ghersimov, during a phone conversation with her Ukrainian counterpart, Olha Stefanishyn.

Ukraine will not reopen the crossing points at the Moldovan-Ukrainian border on the Transnistrian segment, announces the Ukrainian ambassador in Chisinau

Ukraine will not reopen the crossing points at the Moldovan-Ukrainian border on the Transnistrian segment until the security situation improves considerably, Ukraine's ambassador to Chisinau, Marko Shevchenko, told JurnalTV.

The access road to Leușeni customs, blocked again by farmers

The access road to the Leușeni border crossing point has been blocked starting at 8:50. The traffic was interrupted in the context of protests organized by farmers. It is the third day this week that protesters have blocked this access road.

LIVE// The Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Vladimir Bolea, holds a briefing

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Vladimir Bolea, holds a briefing in the context of the opening of the call for submission of files for the compensation of damages caused by natural calamities in 2023.

Farmers intend to repeatedly block the Leușeni-Albita border crossing point

A new farmers' protest action is planned for today. They insist on organizing a meeting attended by the representatives of the Presidency, the Government and the Parliament. The Forța Fermierilor Association says, in a statement, that starting at 09:30 the Leușeni-Albita customs will be blocked again.