Russia adds Norway to its list of unfriendly countries

Russia has added Norway to its list of “unfriendly countries” for allegedly targeting Russian diplomats abroad, further worsening its relations with the West, AP reports.

Romania will authorize the access of 30 ships from Ukrainian ports

The Romanian authorities have declared that in two days they will allow the passage of almost 30 ships waiting to arrive in Romania from the Ukrainian ports on the Danube. Even though the Danube and its estuaries are congested with shipping trying to get to and from Ukrainian ports, trade continues despite Russian attacks, Reuters and Digi24 report.

Russian shelling hits a landmark church in the Ukrainian city of Kherson

Russian shelling on Thursday damaged a landmark church in the city of Kherson that once held the remains of the renowned 18th-century commander who exerted Russian control through the southeast parts of modern Ukraine and annexed the Crimean Peninsula, AP reports.

State of emergency has entered into force throughout the country

The state of emergency entered into force throughout the country starting with today, a period extended by the Parliament, in the context of the war in Ukraine. This will be valid for another 60 days. The decision was approved by the parliamentary majority, at the last plenary session of the spring-summer session.

The passport application procedure was simplified

The procedure for issuing the passport has been considerably simplified, announces the Public Services Agency, following the changes made previously in several normative acts. Thus, when submitting the application for the perfecting of a passport, the presentation of civil status documents is no longer mandatory.

Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy

The United States has ordered the partial evacuation of its embassy in Niger following last week's coup, BBC reports.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy tries to calm spirits after Poland accused Ukraine of ingratitude

Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed for calm on Tuesday evening in an effort to end a diplomatic row sparked by a series of "unacceptable" comments by Polish President Andrzej Duda's foreign policy adviser that led to the summoning of Poland's ambassador to the Ukrainian ministry of Foreign Affairs, reports POLITICO. Zelenskiy said that no political incident can damage the relations between the two peoples.

Corruption and money laundering: CNA raids Renaissance Party headquarters

The National Anti-Corruption Centre (CNA) is currently carrying out searches at the headquarters of the Renaissance Party. The information was confirmed to Radio Moldova by the institution's press officer, Ina Volosciuc.

EU programme to support the development of rural localities extended until 2024

The European Union (EU) programme to support the development of rural localities is to be extended until March 2024, according to a decision approved by the Government. Of the 18 projects proposed in the action plan, 16 have already been implemented, said Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Andrei Spînu. He also said that following the implementation of the project, the citizens of Balti and Soldanesti will have access to drinking water and students will benefit from European conditions for studies.

The government has denounced eight agreements concluded on the CIS platform

Eight more agreements concluded on the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) platform were denounced at today's Cabinet meeting. Agreements in areas such as energy, education and culture are no longer effective, and their relevance has been exhausted, said the spokesman of the Executive, Daniel Voda.

Stocks of firewood will be replenished in Moldova before the cold season

As of August 1, the Moldsilva Agency had about 57 thousand cubic meters of firewood for sale. Representatives of the institution told Radio Moldova that in the second half of this year the stock will be replenished by another 116 thousand cubic meters. In Chisinau municipality, the price varies between 810 lei and 1,300 lei, depending on the hardness of the wood. Traders sell the wood for between 1,200 and 1,600 lei.

Moldovagaz president announces how much Russian gas will cost in August

In August, the purchase price of natural gas supplied by the Russian Gazprom concern in the Republic of Moldova will be $527 per thousand cubic metres, Moldovagaz chief Vadim Ceban announced on his Telegram page.