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.

Chisinau City Hall asks the Government for help in the context of preparations for the European Political Community meeting. The Executive's reaction

The Chisinau City Hall will provide the necessary support to the central authorities for the organisation of the European Political Community Summit on 1 June, Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban announced today at an operational meeting of the Chisinau City Hall.

Alexander Tanase: After Ilan Șor was sentenced to 15 years in prison, he should remain without a mandate as a deputy

After the decision of the Chisinau Court of Appeal, which sentenced Ilan Șor to 15 years in prison, he must remain without a mandate as a deputy. The statement was made by the former president of the Constitutional Court, Alexandru Tănase, during a broadcast on ProTV.

The President of Tatarstan was not allowed to enter the Republic of Moldova. Border Police clarifications

The leader of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation, Rustam Minnihanov, says he was not allowed to enter the territory of the Republic of Moldova today because he had been declared persona non grata. He was due to attend a congress in Comrat at the invitation of Gagauz People's Assembly deputy Victor Petrov, a candidate for Gagauz autonomy.

Jānis Mažeiks, message on the occasion of the Easter holidays: EU stands by Moldova and will continue to support it

The European Union stands by the Republic of Moldova and will continue to support it for a better and safer future, the European Union Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova Jānis Mažeiks said in his message on the occasion of the Easter holidays.