The Republic of Moldova and France conclude a new defense cooperation agreement

The Republic of Moldova will conclude a new defense cooperation agreement with France for an indefinite period. The members of the Foreign Policy and European Integration Commission approved the opinion for the initiation of negotiations in this regard. The initiative to conclude a new agreement in the field of defense belongs to France and was expressed after the second Summit of the European Political Community 2023 was held in Chisinau.

Nicu Popescu: The Moldovan authorities are in direct contact with the citizens in the Gaza Strip and are looking for solutions for their safe evacuation

The authorities are in direct contact with the 50 Moldovan citizens in the Gaza Strip, claims Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu on TV 8. According to the official, the situation is unstable in this region, and so far no country has been able to remove citizens of the enclave. The minister said that the lists of the compatriots were sent both to Egypt and to Israel, so that, as soon as there is a possibility of evacuation, they would be brought safely to the territory of Egypt.

Ursula von der Leyen welcomes the recognition of the Romanian language as an official language for the ethnic minority in Ukraine

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, qualified as "good news" Ukraine's decision to recognize the Romanian language for the Romanian ethnic minority, which both Chisinau and Bucharest presented as the result of a joint effort between Romania and the Republic of Moldova at the level of trilateral cooperation with Ukraine, writes Caleaeuropeană.ro.

A truck driver died in Albita customs. The man fell out of the cabin

A driver fell out of the truck's cabin, Friday morning, around 05:00, announces the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova. A team of doctors was called to the scene and found the man dead.

The Republic of Moldova switches to winter time

The Republic of Moldova will switch to winter time on October 29, the last Sunday of this month, at 4:00.

EU Parliament calls for ‘humanitarian pause’ in Israel-Hamas war

MEPs on Thursday called for a “humanitarian pause” to provide food, water and medical aid to Palestinians in the besieged enclave of Gaza, writes politico.eu.

Maia Sandu, in talks with the diaspora from Switzerland: "They shared with me their hope for a better Moldova"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, had a meeting in Zurich with the Moldovan diaspora from Switzerland. The head of state urged the citizens of the Republic of Moldova, settled abroad, to continue supporting democracy in the election process, "to invest in the country and, if possible, to return home, to support the change of Moldova for the better."

The motion against the Recean Government failed. Only 16 deputies voted "for"

The parliamentary majority rejected the motion of censure submitted earlier this month to the Dorin Recean Government by the Bloc of Communists and Socialists. Dorin Recean together with the ministers came to the Parliament to present their achievements but also the projects planned for the next period. Deputies from the parliamentary opposition continued to criticize the Recean Government. The motion was supported by 16 deputies.

Joe Biden says Putin and Hamas both want to 'annihilate' neighbouring democracies

US President Joe Biden condemned the actions of Hamas and Russian President Vladimir Putin in his Oval Office address Thursday night, saying the attacks on Israel and the invasion of Ukraine share common motivations, CNN reports.

Maia Sandu had a meeting with the president of Switzerland: Economic cooperation, national and social security, on the agenda of discussions

Bilateral relations between the Republic of Moldova and Switzerland were discussed by President Maia Sandu with her counterpart Alain Berset. The leaders of the two states focused on topics such as Russia's war against Ukraine and its consequences for our country, the fight against corruption, national and social security, as well as economic cooperation.

The PAS faction has a new deputy

The parliamentary faction of the Action and Solidarity Party has a new deputy. It is about the substitute candidate Valentina Ghețu. The mandate was validated by the Constitutional Court.

Nicu Popescu discussed with his Israeli counterpart about the fate of the Moldovans in the Gaza Strip

Chisinau Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu spoke on the phone with his Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, about the evacuation of 50 Moldovan citizens from the Gaza Strip.