SSC: European Union Partnership Mission to Moldova approved

A European Union Partnership Mission (EUPM Moldova) will be established in the Republic of Moldova under the aegis of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The establishment of this mission was approved today by the members of the Committee on Exceptional Situations, who met in a meeting.

Romanian expert: Hungary's decision to block military support for Ukraine plays into Russia's hands

Hungary has not approved the disbursement of a new €500 million tranche of military support for Ukraine offered under the European Peace Facility, a government spokesman told Reuters. Budapest does not agree with the European Union's policy towards the situation in Ukraine, he said. At the same time, experts say Hungary's decision to block military support for Ukraine is in the self-interest of the Budapest authorities, as well as its economic relations with Russia.

Opinions: Resolution adopted by the People's Assembly of Gagauzia has no legal force

The resolution adopted last night by the People's Assembly of Gagauzia supporting the decision of the region's Electoral Council to nominate the candidate of the Sor Party, Evgenia Gutul, for the post of Bashkan, has no legal force and the election is unconstitutional, experts say. At the same time, a representative of the Comrat People's Assembly told Radio Moldova that the resolution is a political one, in support of the employees of the Regional Electoral Council.

Moldova's cooperation with the Netherlands discussed by President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Mark Rutte

The head of state met on Wednesday with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, on the sidelines of the Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik, Iceland, informs the Presidency of the Republic of Moldova.

The PSRM has prepared a draft resolution which acknowledges the "state capture" by the current government. PAS reaction

The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova will register a draft resolution in the Parliament to declare "state capture by the current government". The announcement was made today by PSRM Executive Secretary Igor Dodon at a press briefing. According to the socialist, this initiative comes after law enforcement bodies in Chisinau carried out several searches in Comrat, which allegedly found conclusive evidence of fraud in the elections for Gagauzia's Bashkan. In response, PAS representatives told Radio Moldova that it was in fact the socialists and those who had previously governed the country who had captured the state, as confirmed by voters in the last elections.

Moldova to receive $220 million from the US to strengthen energy security

The Republic of Moldova will receive financial resources in the form of a grant to strengthen energy security and reimburse expenses for electricity purchases. In this regard, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the initiation of negotiations and the signing of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Development Goal Assistance Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Government of the United States for Sustainable Economic Growth, anchored in European Integration.

In the Republic of Moldova, the 1st and 2nd of June will be declared free days

1 June and 2 June will be declared days of rest. These will be made up later by employees by extending their daily working hours.

Energy Minister Victor Parlicov announces when natural gas tariffs may be changed

The natural gas tariff will most likely be changed in the autumn, Energy Minister Victor Parlicov announced on RLive. According to Victor Parlicov it could be between 10 and 20 lei.

Dorin Recean comments on the situation in Comrat: "The Bashkan of the Gagauz autonomy must be elected according to legislation"

Nobody will elect the Bashkan of Gagauzia instead of the citizens of Gagauzia, and the problems identified in the electoral process will be assessed by the court. This is the statement of Prime Minister Dorin Recean on the situation in Comrat. In this context, the Chief Executive called on everyone to calm down and assured citizens that the Executive will work with them and with the mayors of the region.

Maia Sandu met her Icelandic counterpart in Reykjavik. What topics were discussed

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, met today with Icelandic President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson. On the occasion of 28 years of diplomatic relations with Iceland, the President discussed with her counterpart the bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

LIVE // The Constitutional Court continues to examine the Government's application to outlaw the "Șor" party

The Constitutional Court will continue its examination of the Government's application regarding the constitutionality of the "Șor" Party on Wednesday, starting at 10:00 a.m., announced the President of the Court, Nicolae Rosca.

South Korea has signed a $130 million aid package with Ukraine

Seoul's Ministry of Finance has announced that Minister Choo Kyung-ho and Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrenko, who is in Seoul to attend a conference, have signed an agreement on the aid package, which will consist of grants and loans.