EU Council adopts Energy Efficiency Directive

The EU Council on Tuesday adopted new rules aimed at reducing final energy consumption in the EU by 11.7% in 2030, but Member States will be given flexibility in reaching the target, a press release from the Spanish Presidency said, according to Agerpres.

Romanian ship damaged in Russian attack on Ukrainian Danube port of Reni

A Romanian ship has been damaged following a Russian attack on the Ukrainian port of Reni on the Danube, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bucharest reports. According to preliminary data obtained by representatives of the Romanian consular office in Odessa from the Ukrainian authorities, the ship suffered minor damage and continued its voyage. At the same time, representatives of the Ministry of Defence across the Prut state that there is no possibility of direct military threats to Romania's territory or territorial waters at this time.

Kremlin rejects UN chief's call to return to Black Sea grain deal

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it is impossible for Russia to return to the Black Sea grain export deal until an agreement related to Russia's interests is honored, rejecting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' call for Moscow to join in, Reuters reports.

New sections of the Chisinau - Giurgiulesti expressway were launched. The works took more than 4 years

A 31-kilometre stretch of road linking the city of Chisinau to Giurgiulesti was inaugurated today. The project was carried out with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. This road significantly reduces travel time and is also part of the security corridors on which Ukrainian grain is transported.

Mihail Popsoi on the murder of Oleg Horjan: The alleged assassin was not in the country

The alleged attacker of the leader of the Communists in the Transnistrian region, Oleg Horjan, was not in Moldova on the day of the murder. The authorities in Chisinau deny the version of the so-called Tiraspol authorities that Andrei Duminică committed the murder of the opponent. According to Parliament's deputy speaker, Mihail Popșoi, the insistence with which certain versions are promoted must be suspicious, and this "probably betrays a certain interest".

White House says it does not support attacks on Russian territory

The White House has conveyed that it does not support attacks inside Russia, a statement that comes after two Ukrainian drones hit buildings in Moscow on Monday, Reuters reports.

Russian ambassador in Chisinau to be summoned to MFAEI in connection with espionage allegations in Moldova

The Russian Ambassador to Moldova, Oleg Vasnetsov, will be summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration to explain the Russian Federation's espionage activities in the Republic of Moldova, as reported in an investigative report.

Analysis// The hidden phenomena behind the war provoked by the Kremlin leader

The war in Ukraine provoked by the Kremlin leader 17 months ago has produced multiple crises around the world and especially in the energy, financial and food sectors. At the same time, the war has also had negative effects for Russia, leading to a sharp worsening of the economic situation. Russia has been gripped by two massive exoduses, one of people, who have gone abroad, and the other of money, which has been withdrawn massively by the population, according to a Business Insider analysis.

Maia Sandu confirms that the country's special services know about alleged Kremlin attempts to spy on Moldovan politicians

The country's special services know about alleged attempts by the Kremlin to spy on Moldovan politicians, President Maia Sandu said today. She was commenting on reports in an investigation by The Insider and Jurnal TV that they were spying through antennas at the Russian Embassy.

Luminița Odobescu discussed with Antony Blinken about strengthening Moldova's resilience

Romanian Foreign Minister Luminița Odobescu said on Monday that Romania, as a member of NATO and the European Union, currently has the most important or strongest security guarantees in history, according to Agerpres. At the same time, the officials expressed their unwavering support for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.

Volodimir Zelensky: "Russia must lose every day. We are preparing strong responses to attacks by Russian terrorists"

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski told his compatriots Monday night that the first task of Ukrainian forces is to destroy as much as possible of the Russian occupiers' resources, equipment, supplies, warehouses and headquarters, saying, in an apparent allusion to attacks on Russian territory, that it is "right" for Russia to lose every day.

Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament discussed regional security with Romania's presidential adviser

The subject of security in the region in the context of the latest attacks by the Russian Federation in Ukraine was discussed by the Speaker of Parliament Igor Grosu and the Presidential Adviser on Foreign Policy to the President of Romania Bogdan Aurescu.