Marta Kos: Chisinau could conclude the negotiation process on accession to the European Union by 2029

The Republic of Moldova could conclude the process of negotiations on accession to the European Union by 2029, if the authorities in Chisinau keep the pace of reforms and alignment with European standards. The statement was made by the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, who answered questions from Moldovan journalists in Strasbourg. Marta Kos expressed hope that this will happen by the end of the five-year mandate, which she took over last year.

Teleradio-Moldova could launch a TV channel in Russian

The Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" could launch a new television channel exclusively in Russian. A legislative initiative in this regard was announced on March 12 by Eugeniu Sinchevici and Natalia Davidovici, deputies from the ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS). The authors of the project argue that the new TV channel will provide an alternative source of information for Russian speakers in the Republic of Moldova and help combat disinformation.

Yellow code warning for strong wind in Moldova

The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) announces strong wind on March 13. The Code Yellow warning will come into effect on Thursday morning and will remain in effect until 10:00 p.m.

Woman from Soroca, convicted of voter corruption in favor of the "Victoria" bloc, led by Șor

The Soroca Court sentenced a 60-year-old woman to a one-year suspended prison sentence for corrupting voters in the 2024 presidential elections and constitutional referendum. According to the Prosecutor's Office, she acted in favor of the electoral bloc "Victoria – Победа", launched at the initiative of Ilan Șor, and tried to influence voters through financial promises.

The Republic of Moldova calls on Russia to accept the US-proposed ceasefire in Ukraine

The Republic of Moldova urges the Russian Federation to agree to the 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, which was proposed by Washington and accepted by Kyiv. In a social media statement, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi expressed his appreciation for the "progress" made during the peace negotiations held on March 11 in Saudi Arabia.

Digital support for victims of domestic violence: Sophia chatbot launched in the Republic of Moldova

Six out of ten women experience domestic violence. In the Republic of Moldova, more than half of women encounter violence at some point in their lives. While the number of reported cases has risen in recent years, the actual figure is believed to be much higher, as many incidents go unreported due to significant barriers to seeking help. Sophia Chat Bot was launched to support individuals facing this issue in our country. This digital tool assists victims of abuse in understanding their options, evaluating their rights, and collecting potential evidence anonymously and securely, regardless of their location.

Nicu Popescu, decorated in Paris for his role in bringing the Republic of Moldova closer to the EU

Nicu Popescu, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova, was awarded the Legion of Honor, France's highest distinction, at a ceremony held at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Paris. The award was presented by Benjamin Haddad, the Minister for Europe, in the presence of President Maia Sandu and several French officials.

Correspondence by Dan Alexe // EU defense discussed in Strasbourg: European Parliament on the path of military strengthening

The European Parliament is set to discuss a resolution today during the plenary session in Strasbourg regarding the future of European defense, particularly in the event of reduced collaboration with the United States. This discussion follows yesterday's decision, on Tuesday, March 11, where the Parliament voted to establish a support fund for the Republic of Moldova amounting to nearly two billion euros. Additionally, the Parliament expressed its support for strengthening Europe’s eastern flank in response to Russian aggression.

Maia Sandu, on the ceasefire proposed by Washington and accepted by Kiev: "The path to peace requires real security guarantees for Ukraine"

President Maia Sandu of Moldova has welcomed the recent talks between Ukraine and the United States held in Saudi Arabia. As a result of these discussions, Ukraine has accepted the American proposal for a complete 30-day ceasefire. In a post on the X platform, President Sandu emphasized the significance of these negotiations in achieving a just and lasting peace.

Zelensky: Russia must show its readiness to end the war or continue the war

Ukraine's proposal for the meeting with American partners in Saudi Arabia consisted of three key points: ensuring silence in the sky by controlling missiles, bombs, and long-range drones, and maintaining silence at sea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared this information on his Telegram channel. He also mentioned other topics discussed, including "real confidence-building measures in this situation, where diplomacy is in progress, particularly the release of prisoners."

Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire

Ukraine announced its readiness to suspend military actions for 30 days. In response, the United States may resume arms deliveries and information exchange. During talks held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives from the United States and Ukraine agreed on the necessary steps to restore long-term peace and security, as stated in a press release from the Presidency of Ukraine.

Maia Sandu to French investors: "It is time to invest in the Republic of Moldova now"

The Republic of Moldova welcomes French companies with attractive business opportunities, as highlighted by President Maia Sandu during the Moldovan-French Business Forum. Over 180 French companies participated in the five sessions of the forum, which focused on various sectors including energy, transportation and infrastructure, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, agriculture, agri-food and wine, as well as technological innovations.