Expert: Blocking grain exports from Ukraine creates global food insecurity risks

The export of grain is an important part of Ukraine's economy, and blocking it endangers the country's economic security and creates risks of food insecurity worldwide. The statement was made by the director of the Institute of Political Studies and Social Capital in Chernivtsi, Marin Gherman, in the show "Paralela 47" on Radio Moldova.

The Parliament will meet in an extraordinary session to apply amendments to the State Budget

Deputies are to meet next week in an extraordinary session of the Parliament to apply several amendments to the State Budget. The information was confirmed for Radio Moldova by the PAS deputy, Vasile Grădinaru.

The ex-chief negotiator for Romania's integration into the European Union comes to Chisinau to train Moldovan officials

The former chief negotiator for Romania's integration into the European Union, Vasile Pușcaș, will come to Chisinau in September to train officials from the Republic of Moldova regarding the accession process of our country to the EU bloc. The information was confirmed by the official from Bucharest for Radio Moldova.

Eight agreements concluded on the CSI platform were denounced by Parliament in the spring session

In the past ordinary session, Parliament denounced eight agreements concluded on the platform of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The documents are related to energy, education, labor protection, standardization, liquidation of the consequences of emergency situations, free trade. In the context of our country's European journey, participation in CIS commitments or projects becomes irrelevant.

When the EU-Gagauzia dialogue will be launched and what Maia Sandu says about the appointment of Evgenia Gutul as a member of the Government

The European Union delegation in Chisinau will launch a dialogue with the Gagauz authorities when all legal procedures are completed following the election of a new Bashkan, EU Ambassador Janis Mazeiks said. However, the diplomat said, it is very important to understand who the new Bashkan will represent - the Gagauz or a party declared unconstitutional.

The Latvian Ambassador ends his mandate: Diplomat met with Maia Sandu

Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia Uldis Mikuts ends his diplomatic mission in the Republic of Moldova. The official had a meeting with President Maia Sandu, who "appreciated the good friendly relations between our countries and thanked the diplomat for his efforts in boosting bilateral cooperation".

Israeli authorities will treat seriously the extradition request of former Moldovan MP Ilan Shor

The extradition of former fugitive MP Ilan Shor, sentenced to 15 years in prison in Moldova for fraud and money laundering, is a legal decision and will be treated by the Israeli authorities with "utmost seriousness and respect". The statement was made in Chisinau by Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, reports Moldpres.

Maia Sandu and the head of diplomacy from Tel Aviv discuss Moldovan-Israeli cooperation

The bilateral agenda, economic cooperation and security developments in our region were discussed by the head of state with the members of the Israeli state delegation, led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eli Cohen.

The Republic of Moldova and Israel could sign a free trade agreement

Chisinau and Tel-Aviv are working to prepare negotiations for the signing of a free trade agreement with Israel, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, in a briefing with his Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, who is visiting work in Chisinau. According to the head of Moldovan diplomacy, a Free Trade Agreement would be the basis for capitalizing on the existing but untapped economic potential.

PAS has a new deputy in Parliament. CC validated the mandate of Mariana Lucrețeanu

The Constitutional Court validated, today, the deputy mandate of Mariana Lucrețeanu, from the Action and Solidarity Party.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, on a working visit to Chisinau

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Eli Cohen, is making a working visit to the Republic of Moldova on August 7-8, at the invitation of his counterpart, Nicu Popescu. The official's agenda also includes meetings with the country's president, Maia Sandu.

The Minister of National Defense of Romania is on an official visit to Chisinau

The Minister of National Defense of Romania, Angel Tîlvăr, is on an official visit to Chisinau, where he will meet with his counterpart Anatolie Nosatîi. The information was confirmed for Radio Moldova by the press officer of the Ministry of Defense, Ala Diaconu.