Chisinau denounces new intentions to destabilize the situation in the Security Zone

The delegation of the Republic of Moldova in the Joint Control Commission (JCC) denounces new intentions to destabilize the situation in the Security Zone. The authorities in Chisinau announce that they were informed on the evening of May 16, just a few hours after the end of the JCC meeting, that the Russian "peacekeeping" forces intend to carry out "movement verification maneuvers of the capabilities of the armored vehicles stationed at the peace keeping posts", between May 17 and June 17. Chisinau condemns the "initiative", calling it "inopportune" and "abusive".

Council of Europe adopts first international treaty on artificial intelligence

The Council of Europe has adopted the first-ever international legally binding treaty aimed at ensuring the respect of human rights, the rule of law and democracy legal standards in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, reads a press release of the Council of Europe.

Slovakia PM Robert Fico in stable but serious condition after shooting, doctors say

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a stable but serious condition after being shot several times on Wednesday, according to doctors, BBC reports.

The Republic of Moldova will condemn Russia for the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children. The statement, prepared by the Parliament

The Republic of Moldova will condemn the Russian Federation for the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children. The Chisinau Parliament is preparing a statement in this regard, Speaker Igor Grosu announced on May 17. The official claims that the document will be adopted "in the near future".

Political representatives in the Transnistrian settlement process meet in Tighina

The political representatives in the negotiation process for the Transnistrian settlement met in Tighina, at the headquarters of the OSCE Mission from the Republic of Moldova. According to the Reintegration Policy Bureau, Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Serebrian presented, in his message at the beginning of the meeting, the problems faced by the farmers in the Dubăsari district and the Romanian-language educational institutions in the Transnistrian region.

The Czech Republic is working on a pilot project for the voluntary return of Ukrainian refugees

The Czech Republic will launch a pilot project that is scheduled to operate from June to November that will facilitate the voluntary return of Ukrainians to their homeland. It is emphasized that the project is unrelated to facilitating mobilization in Ukraine.

Georgia's president says she will veto the final reading of the law on foreign agents

President Salome Zurabishvili warned that Georgia's survival as a state is in danger after parliament approved a contentious "foreign agent" law despite weeks of popular protests and warnings from the West that the move endangers Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations, DW reports.

Over a million homes surveyed to date

One million 128 thousand homes and about one million 650 thousand people were surveyed until yesterday, May 16, announced, in a briefing, the general director of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Oleg Cara. Among the districts that have the most people and homes surveyed are Călărași, Anenii Noi and Soroca. At the other pole are the municipalities of Chisinau and Balti, where slower review rates are recorded.

Activist Victor Plescanov, illegally detained since 2022 in a prison in the Transnistrian region, has been released. Chisinau's call to Tiraspol

Civic activist Victor Pleșcanov, illegally imprisoned in June 2022 by the so-called force structures from Tiraspol, was released from prison. The information was confirmed by the Reintegration Policy Office, which welcomed the decision. The constitutional authorities from Chisinau call on Tiraspol to comply with the requests on other individual cases as well.

Denmark announces new military aid package for Ukraine worth EUR 750M

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced on Thursday a new package of military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of EUR 750 million, Ukrinform reports.

Tatiana Răducanu Resigns Amidst Probe: Defends Judicial Integrity

Tatiana Răducanu, a member of the Pre-vetting and Vetting Commissions, finds herself embroiled in a criminal investigation initiated by the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office. In response, she has chosen to resign from these positions "to safeguard her dignity and the integrity of her status as a judge in resignation."

Polish Prime Minister Reveals Threats After Slovak Counterpart's Assassination Attempt

Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister of Poland, has disclosed that he received threats subsequent to the attempted assassination of his Slovak counterpart, Robert Fico.