Russia's role in escalating tensions in Moldova discussed at PACE spring session

The subject of Russia's role in the escalation of tensions in the Republic of Moldova was debated at the Spring Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The session was attended by Parliament's Vice-President Mihai Popsoi, the head of the national delegation to PACE, Ion Groza, and MP Natalia Davidovici, a member of the delegation. Representatives of the parliamentary opposition did not attend the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe this time.

Two U.S. Army attack helicopters crashed during a training flight in Alaska

Two US military attack helicopters crashed on Thursday during a training flight in northwestern Alaska, the US military announced, without specifying the number of casualties in the crash, which is the second such accident in less than a month, Hotnews.ro reports.

In May, Energocom will procure 92% of its electricity needs from MGRS

In May, Energocom Joint Stock Company will procure 92 percent of its electricity needs from the Moldovan Thermal Power Plant in the Transnistrian Region (MGRES), which will supply the right bank next month with 290 thousand megawatt hours at a price of $66 per megawatt hour, almost 10 percent less than in the last four months. The tariff was agreed last month for half a year ahead.

European High Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič undertakes a working visit to the Republic of Moldova

The European High Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is undertaking a working visit to the Republic of Moldova, where he will hold bilateral meetings with representatives of the Chisinau authorities, the Ministry of Interior Affairs (MAI) announces.

"The Republic of Moldova is stronger thanks to its friends". The head of state met with the foreign ministers of the "North-Baltic 8" countries

Moldovan President Maia Sandu met today with the foreign ministers of the "North-Baltic 8" (NB8) countries, saying that their visit to Chisinau is a strong signal of support for our country and our European path.

Vadim Ceban: Moldovagaz has paid the interest of about 80 million lei on the loan from Energocom

Moldovagaz has paid the interest of about 80 million lei on the loan of over one billion lei taken from Energocom. The announcement was made by Moldovagaz Chairman of the Board of Directors Vadim Ceban.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on an unannounced visit to Chisinau. He had a meeting with Maia Sandu

Head of state Maia Sandu met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Chisinau. The officials discussed the situation in the neighbouring country and security challenges in the region and reconfirmed Moldova's support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, a presidential administration statement said.

Forecasts: Moldova's economy will face major challenges due to war in Ukraine

Economic growth in the Republic of Moldova, forecast for 2023, is 3.5% . This is minor and can be explained by the crises our country faced last year. These conclusions were reached by experts from ASEM's National Institute for Economic Research and are contained in the new edition of the publication "Trends in the Moldovan Economy".

Parliament voted several amendments to the Law on the Supreme Court of Justice

The Supreme Court of Justice will function in its current composition and will judge cases under its jurisdiction until the date when the President of the Republic of Moldova, on the proposal of the Superior Council of the Magistracy, appoints at least 9 judges evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Law on the external evaluation of judges and candidates for the position of judge of the Supreme Court of Justice. Amendments to this effect were voted on Thursday by 57 deputies.

The Republic of Moldova received a new donation of medical equipment from the US Government

The Republic of Moldova has received a new donation of medical equipment for the Emergency Service from the US Government and the World Health Organization, amounting to $400,000 . US Ambassador to Moldova Kent Longsdon said that the donation will play an important role in providing quality services for both the citizens of our country and Ukrainian refugees. The equipment will be distributed to 18 hospital institutions.

Moldova's delegation to Eurovision Song Contest 2023 leaves for Liverpool

The representative of the Republic of Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, Pasha Parfeni, is leaving for Liverpool (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), where the big musical competition will take place.

The European Political Community Summit will take place in Bulboaca. Maia Sandu: "Moldova will become the centre of Europe on 1 June"

The European Political Community Summit will take place on June 1 in Bulboaca in the Castel Mimi wine complex, President Maia Sandu told a press conference today. The 50 heads of state and government attending the event will debate issues related to war and peace, the future of Europe - the future of the 750 million people working on the European continent. The future of the Republic of Moldova as a European state will also be discussed.