US and EU Ambassadors in Chisinau: We reaffirm our commitment to our fight against anti-Semitism and the spread of hatred and lies

On the 120th anniversary of the anti-Jewish pogrom that marked the history of Chisinau, several officials paid tribute to the victims. EU Ambassador Mazeiks and US Ambassador Logsdon made a joint speech reaffirming their commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and the spread of hatred and lies.

Pre-Vetting Committee starts assessing candidates for membership of the CSP

The Independent Integrity Assessment Commission for candidates for membership in the self-administrative bodies of judges and prosecutors, also known as the Pre-Vetting Commission, announces the organisation of the first round of hearings for candidates for membership in the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP), which will start on Friday 21 April and will last until 28 April.

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.

SIS: Three more portals promoting false information will be shut down

The Information and Security Service (SIS) announces that three more portals in the Republic of Moldova that "promote false information in the field affecting national security" will be blocked.

120 years since the anti-Jewish pogrom. Historian: "The consequences were absolutely disastrous"

The anti-Jewish pogrom in Chisinau in 1903 brought together several forms of anti-Semitism, notably economic and religious. The pogrom lasted a day and a half and had serious consequences for the era and for the Jewish community in Chisinau, which at the time made up more than 40 percent of the city's population, historians say.

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.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on an unannounced visit to Kiev

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has arrived on an unannounced visit to Kiev. This morning, the official paid tribute to Ukrainian soldiers who lost their lives, reports The Kyiv Independent. According to the source, the NATO Secretary General will hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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.

Romania introduces additional control measures for cereals from Ukraine

Romania will continue to allow the transit of grain from Ukraine, but is introducing additional control measures, to be implemented from today, to protect farmers, Rador reports.

MAI: Waiting time at the border crossing point Leuseni-Albița reduced by two times

Border control times have been cut twice after the launch five days ago of the new coordinated control system at Leuseni-Albița, the Interior Ministry (MAI) reports.

Ministry of Health announces that the number of COVID-19 illnesses is decreasing

A decrease in the number of COVID-19 illnesses has been recorded in the Republic of Moldova for six consecutive weeks. The number of cases of seasonal flu and acute upper respiratory infections also decreased in the last week, the Health Ministry announced.

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.