European Union - Republic of Moldova energy summit could take place in Brussels in May

A European Union - Republic of Moldova energy summit is expected to take place in Brussels in May. A proposal to this effect has been agreed by Energy Minister Victor Parlicov and EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson.

Nicu Popescu leaves for Brussels. He will meet several European officials

Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, leaves today for a working visit to Brussels to present Moldova's contribution to the EU Enlargement Report for 2023.

Dorin Recean postpones his visit to Brussels

Prime Minister Dorin Recean postpones his visit to Brussels. The announcement was made by Government spokesman Daniel Voda.

Dacian Ciolos: The European Union stands by Moldova to help it cope with the pressures

Yesterday's European Parliament resolution sends clear messages of support for our country from the EU, said MEP Dacian Ciolos to our radio station. Among the actions to be taken in the near future is the amendment of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. According to the official, this will increase the access of Moldovan products to the European market.

Anatolie Nosatyi: "In a few months Moldova will have an anti-aircraft defence system"

The security situation in the region, as well as repeated threats by the Russian Federation against the Republic of Moldova have prompted the authorities to invest more in defence, Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatyi told a TVR programme last night. According to the minister, the Republic of Moldova will soon have an air defence system.

Dorin Recean, meeting with the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairmanship, Thomas Mayr-Harting: Transnistrian settlement will be achieved only by peaceful means

The security situation in the region and the current format of negotiations on the Transnistrian settlement were discussed by Prime Minister Dorin Recean and the Special Representative of the North Macedonian Chairmanship-in-Office of the OSCE Thomas Mayr-Harting.

First report on Moldova's progress towards EU accession to be presented in Brussels

The Republic of Moldova will present on Wednesday 19 April in Brussels the first report on the fulfilment of the 9 recommendations of the European Commission. The announcement was made today by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, at a joint press conference with his Dutch counterpart, Wopke Hoekstra, who is on an official visit to our country.

European Parliament calls for the start of negotiations on Moldova's accession to the European Union

The European Parliament voted a resolution calling for the start of negotiations on Moldova's accession to the European Union by the end of 2023, after the nine recommendations set out by the European Commission have been met. The announcement was made by MEP Siegfried Mureșan.

Foreign Ministry summons Russian Ambassador to Moldova

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration will summon today the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Moldova, Oleg Vasnetsov. The diplomat will be informed about the inadmissibility of the "improper" behaviour of some Russian citizens towards the Moldovan authorities. The announcement was made by Government spokesman Daniel Voda.

Government approved: the Republic of Moldova will denounce the agreements on the creation and activity of the interstate television "MIR"

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the denunciation of the Agreement on the creation of the Interstate Teleradio Company, signed in Bishkek in 1992, and the Agreement on the guarantees of international law for the free and independent activity of the Teleradio Company "MIR" in Ashgabat in 1993. In this context, the representative office of the Teleradio Company "MIR" in the Republic of Moldova is to be deregistered as a legal entity in the registers of the State Registration Chamber.

European Parliament to vote on a resolution assessing the challenges facing Moldova

The European Parliament is to vote today on a resolution assessing the challenges facing the Republic of Moldova, according to a press release from the institution. The resolution is the result of a plenary debate on the same subject held in March.

Reactions between Dorin Recean and Irina Vlah at the Government meeting. The bone of contention - the Tatarstan leader's intention to enter the Republic of Moldova

The Republic of Moldova should not be associated with the war in Ukraine and the atrocities committed there by the Russian Federation, Prime Minister Dorin Recean stressed at today's Cabinet meeting. Referring to Tatarstan leader Rustam Minnihanov's intention to enter the Republic of Moldova and go to Gagauzia, Recean said the authorities would not accept the involvement of foreigners in Moldova's internal affairs. For her part, Gagauzia's Bashkan Irina Vlah said that the two regions have had a friendly relationship for over 25 years.