Aligning the legislation of the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia to EU legislation, the subject of the international conference, organized in Berlin

The challenges and opportunities regarding the harmonization of the legislation of the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia with the European one is the subject of the International Conference of Parliamentary Legal Committees, which will take place in Berlin on September 21-22, informs the press service of the Legislative.

An explosive, found on an agricultural land in Fălești district

Sappers from the "Moldova" Motorized Infantry Brigade started the week with a demining mission in the village of Egorovca, Falesti district. They were alerted by locals who found an explosive during agricultural work.

CEC has started the submission of documents for the registration of candidates for the position of mayors and councilors in the municipalities of Chisinau and Balti

Candidates who want to run for the general local elections can submit their documents starting today. According to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), we are talking about the candidates for the positions of mayors and councilors of Balti and Chisinau municipalities, as well as district councilors.

The Republic of Moldova has strengthened its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals

The Republic of Moldova has strengthened its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), rising in the UN Ranking from 48th place in 2021 to 25th place in 2023, said the President Maia Sandu on the first day of participation in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Drone attack on the city of Lviv in western Ukraine

The city of Lviv in western Ukraine was rocked by explosions in the early hours of Tuesday, with local officials saying that air defense systems were engaged in repelling a Russian air attack, reports Hotnews.ro.

Head of NAC: Disagreements with Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have been overcome

Previous disagreements between the National Anti-Corruption Centre and the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office are a thing of the past, NAC head Iulian Rusu told Radio Moldova's "360 degrees" programme.

Romania to sue Austria at EU Court if it blocks Schengen membership again

Romania will sue Austria at the European Court of Justice if Vienna votes against Romania's accession to the Schengen Area in December, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced on Monday.

Transporters threaten protests over changes to Road Transport Code

Transporters in Moldova are threatening protests if proposed changes to the Road Transport Code are not cancelled. The changes would eliminate the automatic renewal of road permits, which the transporters say could lead to unfair competition and job losses.

Romania to allow Ukrainian grain imports

Romania will not ban the import of Ukrainian grain for now, waiting for the authorities in Kiev to propose a licensing system for four agricultural products that have been banned so far, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said on Monday.

More Ukrainian refugee children enrol in Chișinău schools

1,135 children from schools and kindergartens in Chișinău are refugees from Ukraine, Andrei Pavaloi, head of the General Directorate of Education, Youth and Sports, said today during a meeting of the services of the Chișinău City Hall.

Moldova and Ukraine's EU candidacy status: What does it mean?

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine were granted the status of "candidate countries" to the EU as early as last year. Georgia was not granted that status at the time, although Tbilisi and Chisinau simultaneously signed an application to join the EU in March 2022, eight days after the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But for ordinary citizens travelling to the Schengen area and the EU, that doesn't change much for now.

Over 40 cruise missiles fired at Ukraine in overnight attack

Russian forces launched a massive nighttime attack on Ukraine on September 18, firing over 40 cruise missiles at targets across the country.