Council of the EU adopts a 40 million euro assistance for the National Army of the Republic of Moldova

The Council of the European Union adopted two assistance measures, within the framework of the European Peace Facility (EPF), in support of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova and the Defense Forces of Georgia, to strengthen national security, stability and resilience in the defense sector. For the Republic of Moldova, the assistance is in the amount of 40 million euros, over a period of 36 months.

The Republic of Moldova participates in the 61st plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation

The Republic of Moldova participates in the 61st plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (APCEMN) and the summit of the presidents of the parliaments of the member states of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization, which takes place between 4-5 May.

IAEA inspectors find explosives at Russia-occupied ZNPP

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) observers have found explosives in the main turbine hall of Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), agency representatives told Ukraine’s State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate (SNRI) on May 3, The New Voice of Ukraine reports.

Vladimir Bolea: Transport costs for exports to Romania have increased about 6 times

Transport costs for exports from the Republic of Moldova to Romania have increased about six times due to the war in Ukraine, which has affected logistics chains. The statement was made by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Vladimir Bolea, on a show on TVR1.

The parents of the student who committed the Belgrade massacre were arrested

A teenager who killed eight fellow students and a security guard in a school in Serbia planned the attack for weeks and had a "kill list", according to police, CNN reports. The 13-year-old was arrested following Wednesday's attack at the Vladislav Ribnikar primary school in Belgrade. The boy's father and mother have also been arrested.

Refugees from Ukraine can learn Romanian, thanks to EU and UNDP support

Refugees from Ukraine can learn Romanian language at courses conducted with the support of the European Union's Mayors for Economic Growth initiative, implemented by UNDP.

Eurovision Song Contest 2023 // Pasha Parfeni is rehearsing in Liverpool: "I trust my team!"

The representative of the Republic of Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 had the second rehearsal on the big stage in Liverpool (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), together with the contestants from 14 other countries, who will participate in the semi-final on the 9 May. After the rehearsal, Pasha Parfeni said he trusts his team and urged Eurovision fans to support him in the big competition.

Morning raids at several addresses in Chisinau, including at the head of the Health Department of the Chisinau City Hall, Boris Gîlca

The CNA and the anti-corruption prosecutors conduct searches at several addresses in Chisinau, including at public persons within the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance of the Chisinau Municipal Council. The information was confirmed for our website by the person in charge of the CNA press service, Ina Voloșciuc.

Fire extinguished at Russian oil refinery after drone attack

A drone attack set ablaze product storage facilities at one of the largest oil refineries in southern Russia, but emergency services extinguished the fire just over two hours later, and the plant was working normally, TASS news agency reported.

Air strike in Kiev on Thursday morning. No casualties recorded

The Kyiv city state administration released a summary of Thursday morning's attacks on Telegram, saying there were no casualties or "destruction of infrastructure or residential facilities," according to The Guardian.

Maia Sandu will participate in the coronation ceremony of King Charles III

President Maia Sandu will participate, at the invitation of the British authorities, at the coronation ceremony of His Majesty King Charles III. The event will take place on May 6.

21 dead in Russian strikes on Kherson

A "massive" Russian strike killed 21 people and wounded 48 others in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson on Wednesday, including a train station and a supermarket, according to a new report, Euronews reports.