Contradictory views between PAS and BCS MPs on a possible NATO accession of Moldova

The North Atlantic Alliance would provide Moldova with a security umbrella, in the context of the risks that persist for the country, and the subject of NATO membership should be discussed in society, says PAS MP Dorian Istratii. On the other hand, the parliamentary opposition believes that a possible accession of our country to a military bloc would be a mistake.

A new hearing on the indictment of Ilan Șor

Another hearing on the Șor case, accused of granting non-performing loans from Banca de Economii, is taking place today at the Chisinau Court of Appeal. Meanwhile, in front of the court, where the trial is taking place, a group of protesters are chanting slogans in support of party leader Ilan Șor.

EU final energy consumption could be reduced by 11.7% in 2030

Negotiators of the European Council presidency and the European Parliament tentatively agreed on Friday to reduce EU final energy consumption by 11.7% in 2030, the Swedish EU presidency announced in a press release, Reuters reports, cited by Agerpres.

Belgium: Transport general strike

Belgian transport services will be affected on Friday by a 24-hour general strike, which began on Thursday evening. Three large unions in the Belgian public services have called the strike on the grounds that the sector is underfunded, reports Radio Romania Actualités.

Anatoly Nosatyi: Military drones promised by Germany are being manufactured and will be delivered to Moldova in the near future

The military drones promised by Germany in October 2022 are in the process of manufacture and will be delivered to Moldova in the near future, Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatyi told Jurnal TV.

Xi Jinping elected for third term as China's president

Xi Jinping won his third term as China's president on Friday after an official vote by parliament, the culmination of a rise that has seen him become the country's most powerful leader in generations, Forbes reports.

Joe Biden ignores Beijing's vehement criticism

On Thursday, US President Joe Biden reacted laconically to recent unusually strong criticism from Chinese leaders over US policy towards Beijing, reports Agerpres.

Searches in a criminal case on "preparation of mass disorder"

Several searches are taking place this morning in a criminal case concerning the preparation of mass riots. The information was made public by the Inspectorate General of Police (IGP).

The European Parliament may adopt a resolution on the situation in Moldova

MEP Siegfried Mureșan told the European Parliament that a debate on the situation in the Republic of Moldova and the challenges that the authorities in Chisinau have to deal with during this period will take place at next week's plenary session.

The EU has an interest in seeing prevetting become a reality. Janis Mazeiks: Projects are ready to support the next stage

The European Union (EU) has an interest in the finalisation of the prevetting and to contribute to the reform of the judicial system by monitoring the implementation process of this law - said the Head of the EU Delegation in Chisinau, Ambassador Janis Mazeiks, at a press conference.

Draft law: CSE could be obliged to report to Parliament on its work and decisions taken

The Commission for Exceptional Situations (CSE) may be obliged to present a report to Parliament on its work and the measures taken during the state of emergency.

Olesea Stamate: the SJC will continue its work, but more slowly

The Supreme Court of Justice will continue to work, even though several judges have announced their resignation, the chairwoman of the Parliament's legal, appointments and immunities committee, Olesea Stamate, told RliveTV.