LIVE // Maia Sandu, message to citizens: "Use the power of your vote for the future of all of Moldova"

President Maia Sandu addressed all the citizens of the Republic of Moldova this evening, urging them to vote on Sunday, November 5.

Igor Grosu: We will strive to ensure fair elections

During the meeting with observers from the European Parliament, the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu assured that the authorities will do their best to ensure that the local general elections on November 5 are fair and that people vote freely, informs the press service of the Parliament.

Germany advocates for the EU to decide, next month, the start of accession negotiations for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova

Germany demands a road map for reforming the European Union with its enlargement. In a speech before several European officials, the head of German diplomacy, Annalena Baerbock, pleaded for the EU bloc to decide, next month, the start of the accession negotiations of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, but also the advancement of the integration process of the Western Balkans .

LIVE Director of SIS, Alexandru Musteață, gives a briefing. Important message for national security in the context of hybrid warfare

The director of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS), Alexandru Musteata, holds a briefing in order to communicate an important message for national security in the context of the hybrid war.

Igor Grosu: "Chisinau's main goal is to maintain peace, including in the Transnistrian region amid the war in Ukraine"

In the context of the war in Ukraine, the main goal of the authorities in Chisinau is to maintain peace, including in the Transnistrian region, said the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu on Jurnal TV.

President Maia Sandu emphasizes the importance of strengthening the defense system in the context of the war in Ukraine

The initiative to create a new National Security Strategy existed even before the war started by the Russian Federation in Ukraine and was initially aimed at discouraging Moscow's propaganda and involvement in the internal affairs of the Republic of Moldova, President Maia Sandu told Jurnal TV. According to the head of state, now, having a war abroad, our country must strengthen its defense system to protect its citizens.

Maia Sandu: The Republic of Moldova benefits from a lot of support in the European capitals in the process of the country's accession to the EU

The Republic of Moldova benefits from a lot of support in the capitals of the European Union in the process of our country's accession to the EU bloc, but the success of the negotiations will depend on the implementation of national reforms, President Maia Sandu told Jurnal TV. Also, the head of state emphasized that the National Security Strategy is designed as a document of a country that wants to become a member of the European community.

Parliamentarians from different EU member states will participate in the first meeting hosted by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova will host, for the first time, the meeting of the presidents of the Commissions for EU Affairs and the Commissions for Foreign Affairs from the countries of the European Union. The event titled "United4Moldova" will take place on Saturday, November 4, on the platform of the Foreign Policy and European Integration Commission.

LIVE // Government meets in session

The members of the Government meet in session. There are 26 topics on the agenda, including the Draft Law on amending the Regulation on the granting of annual monetary compensation to management and teaching staff in public general education institutions. Also, the framework loan agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the Council of Europe Development Bank for the realization of the project "Construction of the Balti Regional Hospital" will be ratified.

The Republic of Moldova could review the number of employees at its Embassy in Russia

The Republic of Moldova could review the number of employees within its Embassy in the Russian Federation, according to a draft decision developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, which is at the stage of public consultations until November 10. The spokesperson of the institution, Igor Zaharov, confirmed for Radio Moldova that the staff of the diplomatic mission is to be reduced to 13 units.

Igor Grosu, after the meeting with the vice-president of Bulgaria: "We are counting on the support of this state for the start of negotiations with the European Commission"

The bilateral agenda, as well as the strengthening of economic relations between the Republic of Moldova and Bulgaria, were among the topics discussed by the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, with the Vice President of Bulgaria, Iliana Iotova.

The Vice-President of Bulgaria, Iliana Iotova, is on a working visit to the Republic of Moldova

The vice-president of the Republic of Bulgaria, Iliana Iotova, is visiting the Republic of Moldova for two days, the Presidency announces. Today, Iliana Iotova will have a working lunch with the head of state, Maia Sandu.