Daniela Morari: Moldova makes progress on EU accession, but more work needed

Moldova's ambassador to the European Union, Daniela Morari, said today that the country's assessment by the bloc is "quite optimistic."

Estonian PM Kaja Kallas under pressure to resign over husband's Russia ties

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is facing pressure to resign after reports emerged that her husband owns a stake in a company that has maintained operations in Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine, Reuters, as cited by Hotnews.ro, reports.

Nigerian President Tinubu to meet with Biden in New York

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden next month on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Nigerian presidential spokesperson said on Saturday.

UK's King Charles III praises Moldova's independence

King Charles III of the United Kingdom has sent a message of support to Moldova on the occasion of its Independence Day.

Moldova's Speaker: Country is more secure, stronger at 32

The Republic of Moldova has become more secure and stronger after 32 years of independence, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu said.

Drone crashes into Russian building, no casualties

A drone crashed into a residential building in Kursk, the capital of Russia's Kursk region bordering Ukraine, in the early hours of Sunday morning, local authorities said, AFP and Reuters report, as quoted by Agerpres.

[Reuters] Environment Ministry: Seawater near Fukushima safe

Tests of seawater near Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant have not detected any radioactivity, days after authorities began discharging treated water used to cool damaged reactors into the sea.

Iohannis: Romania to continue to support Moldova's EU accession

Romania will continue to support Moldova's accession to the European Union, as well as the resilience, security, and prosperity of its citizens, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said in a message of congratulations to Moldova on the occasion of Independence Day.

Moldova celebrates 32 years of independence, EU reaffirms support

The European Union's ambassador to Moldova, Jānis Mažeiks, said today that the citizens of Moldova are free to shape their own future.

Radio Moldova special edition; Moldova's Independence at 32

Moldova's achievements, shortcomings, and aspirations at 32 years of independence will be analysed in a special edition on Radio Moldova on Sunday, August 27. Journalist Cristina Popescu will host deputies from the first Parliament, signatories of the Declaration of Independence, Anatol Țăranu and Alexandru Arseni.

Odessa port evacuates second cargo ship

A second civilian cargo ship has left Ukraine's Odessa port, sailing through a temporary Black Sea corridor set up to evacuate ships anchored in Ukrainian ports during the full-scale invasion, BBC reports.

Romania to train Moldovan officials on EU affairs

The Romanian Diplomatic Institute will launch a pilot program to train Moldovan officials on EU affairs. The program will run from September 13 to 26 and will cover topics such as Romania's experience as an EU member state, the accession process, EU institutions and policies, economic reforms, and the transposition and implementation of EU legislation.