Oliver Varhelyi: The Republic of Moldova can achieve the goal of joining the EU by 2030 only if it fulfills all the conditions

At this stage, it is not possible to say how ready the Republic of Moldova is to join the European Union by 2030, but this goal can be achieved if it fulfills all the conditions by then, said the European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood, Oliver Varhelyi, in an interview for Ziarul de Gardà.

The number of Palestinians killed in a humanitarian zone in Gaza is increasing. The death of the militant head of Hamas, who was the target of the attack, is not confirmed

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 90 Palestinians in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza on Saturday, the enclave’s health ministry said, in an attack that Israel said targeted Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, Reuters reports.

Witness says he saw gunman on roof near Trump rally

A man with a rifle was seen on a rooftop minutes before shots were fired at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania, a witness has told the BBC.

Donald Trump, the target of an attempted assassination. Kremlin’s reaction

A shooting at Donald Trump‘s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say.One attendee was killed and two were critically injured. Trump said on social media that a bullet “pierced the upper part” of his right ear before agents whisked him off stage. The Secret Service said it killed the suspected shooter, who attacked from an elevated position outside the rally venue.

Germany creates plan for troop deployment in case of Russian attack

In the event of a Russian attack on NATO through Germany to the east, it will be necessary to transfer up to 800 thousand soldiers and equipment, DW reports.

UN mission to Libya calls for immediate release of detained journalist

The United Nations mission in Libya (UNSMIL) called on Saturday for the immediate release of a journalist detained in Tripoli two days ago, adding all media workers should be kept safe, Reuters reports.

Several EU countries to boycott ministerial meetings during Hungarian presidency

Sweden and several other European Union countries will not send ministers to government meetings linked to Hungary's EU presidency this month in a protest at Victor Orban's talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Swedish government said, Reuters reports.

Hamas-run health ministry says 71 killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says at least 71 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a designated humanitarian area, in an attack which Israel says targeted senior Hamas leaders, BBC reports.

Moldovan winemakers will receive 8 million lei to expand their presence on international markets

Moldovan winemakers will benefit from about 8 million lei in the form of grants to expand their presence and strengthen their reputation on international markets, informs the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. WESA grant program "Promotion and Export of Moldovan Wine" was launched to this effect.

Poland considers downing Russian missiles over Ukraine

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has said Warsaw is considering a proposal from Kyiv to shoot down Russian missiles heading towards Polish territory while they are still in Ukrainian airspace, BBC reports.

Finland passes law to block migrants crossing from Russia

Finland’s parliament has passed a controversial bill granting border guards the power to block asylum seekers crossing from Russia, Reuters reports.

Albania asks for help from EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre to tackle wildfires

There have been numerous wildfires in the southern district of Dropull, 250 kilometers south of the capital Tirana. Fires there have been made worse by wind with firefighters hampered by a lack of equipment and the means to access the remote mountainous areas, Euronews reports.