The Republic of Moldova will access European grants for the digitization of the economy

The Republic of Moldova will benefit from European grants for the implementation of digitization projects. The agreement between our country and the European Union, signed in Brussels this February, was ratified by the Chisinau Parliament. According to the document, the EU funding program provides access to a total budget of 7.6 billion euros, and the Republic of Moldova is associated in 4 areas: supercomputing, AI , advanced digital skills and the best use of digital technologies.

Denmark confirms permission for Ukraine to use F-16 against military targets in Russia

From the beginning of the decision-making process regarding the delivery of F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, Denmark was aware that these aircraft, like other capabilities, are being donated to Ukraine for self-defense and can be used against Russia's military targets, including on its soil, reports Ukrinform.

Germany’s Minister of Defense is coming to Chisinau on Friday

The Minister of Defense from Germany, Boris Pistorius, will pay a working visit to the Republic of Moldova on Friday, May 31. This was announced by the spokesperson of the Government, Daniel Vodă. According to him, the German official will have a meeting with his counterpart from Chisinau, Anatolie Nosatîi.

Parliament joins the statements condemning the genocidal policy of the Russian Federation against Ukraine

The faction of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) in the Parliament registered the Declaration on the condemnation of the genocidal policy of the Russian Federation directed against Ukraine. This refers to the forced displacement and deportation of Ukrainian children to the temporarily occupied territories and the territory of Russia. The vice-president of the Parliament and the president of the foreign policy and European integration commission, Doina Gherman, said that today this declaration will be adopted in the plenary session of the Legislative.

Seán Ó Fearghaíl comes to Moldova. It is the first visit in 25 years since the Moldovan-irish diplomatic relations establishment

The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Irish Parliament, Sean O’Fearghail will pay a visit to the Republic of Moldova between May 31 and June 2. It is the first visit to our country by an Irish diplomat in the 25 years since the establishment of Moldovan-Irish diplomatic relations. The Irish official will be accompanied by a delegation of senators, informs a press release of the Parliament.

US Secretary of State anticipates that Ukraine will become stronger in the coming months, including from a military viewpoint

The United States of America (USA) appreciates the solidarity of the Republic of Moldova with the Ukrainian people, and the evolution of the situation in Ukraine is important not only for Ukraine, but also for our country and the whole of Europe. For this reason, the USA massively supports Ukraine. A statement to this effect was made by the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. According to the official, if Russia advances on the front, the attacks will not be limited to Ukraine.

CSP interview test: Ion Munteanu won the contest for the position of general prosecutor

UPDATE: Interim General Prosecutor Ion Munteanu got the maximum score of 9.21 points. This was announced by the president of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) Dumitru Obădă.

Poland confirms that Ukraine can attack Russian territory with the weapons it supplies: "There are no restrictions"

Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk confirmed on Wednesday that Ukraine is free to use weapons provided by Poland against Russian territory as it wishes. The official from Warsaw asked the other states that provide military aid to Kiev to do the same, writes Digi24.

Washington would adopt sanctions against those who intend to compromise democracy in the Republic of Moldova. Maia Sandu: "Corruption knows no borders"

The United States of America could impose new sanctions against those who intend to undermine democracy in the Republic of Moldova. Washington will make this decision if it obtains evidence to that effect, said the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Chisinau. Also, the Moldovan authorities are collecting this information in order to transmit it to the United States, said President Maia Sandu. According to the Head of State, corruption knows no borders, and "solutions must be identified together".

USA could grant Moldova $50 mln. Blinken, in Chisinau: "I am here to bring, on behalf of President Biden, the guarantee for Moldova's sovereignty"

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, reaffirmed, on Wednesday, in Chisinau, his country's support for the European integration of the Republic of Moldova and for its sovereignty, in the context of Russian threats and the war in neighboring Ukraine. The US official announced $50 million in new financial aid to support justice reform and other areas, including combating Russian interference and holding free and fair elections. This assistance would be discussed in the US Congress, the diplomat said. The funds are included in the budget for the new fiscal year that begins in the fall in the US.

LIVE: Joint press statements by President Maia Sandu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, hold a joint press conference, after a bilateral meeting at the Presidency. The American official is going to announce, in Chisinau, a new package of American assistance for the Republic of Moldova, aimed at achieving energy independence, according to a recent announcement by the US State Department. The press conference can be watched live on Moldova 1 TV.

Energocom purchased first natural gas from the Balkan Gas Hub in Bulgaria

Joint-stock company Energocom purchased natural gas for the first time from the Balkan Gas Hub in Bulgaria, the purchase being carried out as a test. The volume of 24 MWh will be delivered to the Republic of Moldova on Wednesday, May 29.