Government reacts, after Guțul participated, together with Șor and Tauber, in the parade in Moscow

"They preferred to be with the Kremlin, praising the war, than with the Moldovans, celebrating peace" - this is how the spokesperson of the Government, Daniel Vodă, commented on the participation of the bashkan Evghenia Guțul, the fugitive oligarch Ilan Șor and the deputy Marina Tauber, at military parade in Moscow, hosted on May 9 by Vladimir Putin. Dorin Recean's adviser claims that the governor of the Gagauz Autonomous Region went to Moscow on her own initiative. "She did not represent the Republic of Moldova", stated Daniel Vodă for the media, on May 9.

Ukraine to double power imports on Thursday after Russian attacks, ministry says

Ukraine plans to double electricity imports on Thursday after a powerful Russian attack on Ukraine's energy system, the energy ministry said, Reuters reports.

Investors, called to explore the potential of the Republic of Moldova. Dorin Recean: "We aim to be the friendliest state for business in the EU"

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Dorin Recean, participated, today, May 9, in the 10th edition of the Investment Conference from Central and Eastern Europe, hosted by Romania. The Prime Minister invited investors to explore the economic potential of the Republic of Moldova, noting the actions taken by the Government to create a favorable investment climate. The Prime Minister said that the Republic of Moldova aims to become, by 2030, "the friendliest state for business" in the European Union.

Phone conversation between Maia Sandu and Volodymyr Zelenski // The President confirmed the presence at the first Peace Summit for Ukraine

President Maia Sandu has confirmed her presence at the first Peace Summit for Ukraine, which will take place in Switzerland, in less than a month, announced the leader of Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky. The official expressed hope that this event would open "the way for peace". In a phone call that he had, on May 9, with the leader from Chisinau, Maia Sandu, the Ukrainian president, mentioned that the main topic addressed was "our integration into the EU".

Ukraine sacks two senior ministers at heart of wartime economy

Ukraine's parliament voted on Thursday to sack the deputy prime minister for infrastructure and the farm minister, removing two senior officials who have held key portfolios for the wartime economy, Reuters reports.

Putin hails army 'heroes' and warns off West in WW2 parade

In recent days Russia has accused Western nations, including the UK and France, of threatening Russia. President Emmanuel Macron has not ruled out sending ground troops to Ukraine, BBC reports.

"Ole, ole, Moldova in the EU". March in support of the country's accession to the community block, in Chisinau

A youth march organized by the youth of the Action and Solidarity Party was held today in the center of Chisinau. They marched holding in their hands the flag of the European Union and that of the Republic of Moldova, but also with a banner that read "For a referendum" and "United for European Moldova".

Igor Grosu: In the last 3 years, every member country of the European Union has proved that it supports the Republic of Moldova and wants our country to become European

Parliamentarians from the member countries of the European Union celebrated Europe Day in the Chisinau legislative, where they sent strong messages of support for our country. At the opening of the event, the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, emphasized that the European Union is, today, the biggest economic and development partner of our country.

Johannes Hahn: Moldova could become a member state of the EU earlier than 2030

The Republic of Moldova could become a member of the European Union earlier than 2030, said the European official, but now it is important for the member states to start actual negotiations with our country, said European Commissioner Johannes Hahn.

Street in France will be named after Alexei Navalny, the most famous opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, found dead in prison

A street in Paris will be named after Alexei Navalny, Lʼavenue Alexeï Navalny. An art monument will also be placed at the intersection of two boulevards, in Navalnî's memory.

European Parliament president, German development minister arrive in Kyiv

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and German Development Minister Svenja Schulze arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on May 9, The Kyiv Independent reports.

LIVE Inauguration of the "European City" in the center of Chisinau

The European City is inaugurated in the Great National Assembly Square, where several festive events dedicated to Europe Day will take place throughout the day.