EP Committee backs Moldova EU, trade goals

The European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted its Annual Report on the Republic of Moldova on Tuesday, May 13.

New US sanctions on Russia hinge on Turkey talks

European leaders are reportedly ready to wait until after a possible meeting between Ukraine's President Volodimir Zelenski and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Turkey, before urging the U.S. to announce new sanctions against Russia.

Moldova water quality linked to serious illnesses

Drinking water quality directly influences everyone's health. Some non-conformities with established standards can lead to serious illnesses, such as oncological diseases, musculoskeletal system diseases, dysentery, giardiasis, and other health problems.

Chișinău basement fire: restaurant blaze prompts evacuation

A fast-food restaurant on Moscova boulevard in Chișinău caught fire on the morning of May 13th. According to IGSU, the fire broke out around 6:48 AM.

Moldova boosts air security, gets first air defense

The first air defense systems will arrive in the Republic of Moldova next year, President Maia Sandu announced on a TV8 show.

Postal voting could be expanded to more countries, member of Parliament Lilian Carp

More Moldovan citizens will exercise their right to vote by mail in the upcoming elections. Lilian Carp, the deputy and chair of the Parliamentary Committee for National Security, Defense, and Public Order, said in the show "Pe fața" on Moldova 1 that the number of countries offering this option will gradually increase. According to him, the capacities will expand, and the number of countries will also grow.

Igor Grosu: Russia aims to turn Moldova into a corridor of influence and pressure against Ukraine

The accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union does not entail a loss of sovereignty. Instead, it signifies the strengthening of the state, democracy, and peace. This statement was made by the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, during the Conference of Speakers of the European Union Parliaments held in Budapest on May 11-12.

Bashkan Evghenia Guțul's house arrest extended by 30 days

The governor of the Gagauz Autonomous Region of Moldova, Evghenia Guțul, will remain under house arrest for another 30 days, until June 13. The decision was recently announced by the judges of the Chisinau Court based in Ciocana.

Parliament hosts annual meeting of Moldova–Poland deputies

The Parliament will host the 10th Session of the Joint Parliamentary Assembly with the Republic of Poland on Tuesday, May 13, starting at 10:00 a.m. The event will be opened by the co-chairs of the Parliamentary Assembly, Doina Gherman and Marek Tomasz Hok.

Three Lyme disease cases reported in Chișinău

Three cases of Lyme disease have been reported in Chisinau due to tick bites. Vladimir Bolocan, the head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, made this announcement during a City Hall meeting. He also noted that new cases of measles continue to be registered.

Chișinău’s “European Court” program budget raised to 250 million lei due to high number of applications

The "European Courtyard" program, designed to rehabilitate the courtyards of apartment buildings in Chisinau and its suburbs, has garnered significant interest from residents. As of May 9, 502 applications for participation were submitted. In response to this high demand, the Government has increased the allocated budget from 100 million to 250 million lei. This announcement was made by the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Vladimir Bolea, during a press conference.

Accident in Comrat: 25-year-old woman hospitalized

A 25-year-old woman was hospitalized after being struck by a car while legally crossing the street. The incident occurred on Sunday in Comrat.