Strengthening cooperation in the field of renewable energy discussed at Moldovan-Polish forum

Strengthening cooperation in the renewable energy, road and rail infrastructure, and agri-food sectors was the theme of an economic forum attended by business representatives from Moldova and Poland.

Moldova's problems will be discussed at the European Political Community Summit: country leaders will try to find solutions

At the European Political Community Summit in June, leaders from the EU bloc countries will discuss solutions to both our country's problems and those at the European level, says Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu.

Donald Trump has been formally indicted on 34 felony counts. Former US president pleads not guilty

Former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 charges brought against him in a New York court. Trump is accused of falsifying documents and paying to conceal information that allegedly harmed him during the 2016 election campaign.

Volodimir Zelenski is on an official visit to Poland

Ukrainian leader Volodimir Zelenski arrived in Poland on Wednesday for a meeting with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda, RBC news agency reports, quoted by Rador.

Presidents Emmanuel Macron and his US counterpart Joe Biden want China's help in "accelerating" the search for a solution to the war in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron and US counterpart Joe Biden signalled in a telephone conversation on Tuesday their desire for China to help "accelerate" the search for a solution to the war in Ukraine, French diplomatic sources said, Agerpres.ro reports.

Vladimir Putin convenes Security Council meeting to discuss situation in annexed Ukrainian territories

Russian President Vladimir Putin will today chair a meeting of the Russian Federation's Security Council to discuss the security situation in the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Lugansk, Herson and Zaporozhye, which Russia illegally annexed last September, although it only partially controls them on the ground, Agerpres reports.

In 2022, Moldova's external debt exceeded $9 billion

Moldova's external debt reached over $9.4 billion last year. Thus, according to preliminary data from the National Bank of Moldova, during 2022 it increased by 8 percent. Of this amount, just over $3 billion is the debt of the government, the National Bank of Moldova, local governments and state-owned enterprises, and the rest is owed by private companies, economic expert Veaceaslav Ionita explained to Radio Moldova.

The recusal of the trial panel, another reason for postponing the bank fraud case in which Vladimir Plahotniuc is accused

A new hearing in the bank fraud case, in which Vladimir Plahotniuc is a defendant, has been postponed by judges at the Court of Appeal, Chisinau. This time, the reason was the lawyers' request to recuse the panel. The anti-corruption prosecutor's office had previously warned that the case was being held up.

The Republic of Moldova could receive $750,000 from NATO funds

The Republic of Moldova could receive $750,000 from NATO funds to strengthen the country's defence system. The announcement was made by the head of Romanian diplomacy Bogdan Aurescu before the start of the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels on 4-5 April.

Women will be able to work on maternity leave, receiving both allowance and pay. Government changes

Pregnant women will be able to work during maternity leave and receive an allowance at the same time. The Government has approved, at the proposal of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, the amendment of the Regulation on the conditions for determining, calculating and paying temporary incapacity benefits.

Finland has officially joined NATO. Russia promises "countermeasures"

Finland on Tuesday officially became a member of the North Atlantic Alliance, completing a security policy shift triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while neighbouring Sweden is left to wait. While NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg speaks of "a historic day", Moscow promises "countermeasures", calling the North Atlantic Alliance's expansion a "security breach" for Russia.

French President Emmanuel Macron undertakes working visit to China

French President Emmanuel Macron is leaving for a visit to China today in a bid to persuade Beijing not to help Russia against Ukraine and to use its influence with Moscow for a peace settlement, according to Rador.