Trump meets Zelenskyy, EU Head at Pope's funeral

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, on Saturday in Rome on the sidelines of the funeral of Pope Francis, spokesman Serhii Nikiforov announced.

Stay safe for Paștele Blajinilor: Fire & traffic warnings

Ahead of Paștele Blajinilor (Post-Easter Commemoration of the Dead), the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) urges citizens to observe fire prevention rules to avoid unwanted incidents in cemeteries and places of worship.

Vatican holds funeral for Pope Francis today

St. Peter's Square at the Vatican opened to the public this morning ahead of Pope Francis's funeral, which is expected to draw approximately 200,000 people and dozens of officials, EFE reports.

Chernobyl: 39 years since world's worst disaster

Today marks 39 years since the tragic accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, when, following two explosions, massive amounts of radioactive substances were released into the air.

Zelenskyy rejects ceding Crimea as US peace plan emerges

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announced that "very important" meetings could take place in the coming days, aimed at bringing closer the end of the war in Ukraine and achieving peace.

Victor Ponta: Reunification of Romania and the Republic of Moldova should be determined by referendum, not force

Romania's reunification with the Republic of Moldova should take place exclusively through the vote of citizens from both states, in referendums, and not through imposition or force, claims the independent candidate in the Romanian presidential elections, Victor Ponta. In an interview conducted by journalist Dan Alexe, the former prime minister declared that Romania "is not the Soviet Union" and that the only legitimate path is that of the democratically expressed will of the people.

Deadline for the "European Courtyard" Program files submission was extended

The deadline for submitting applications for the project selection competition within the "European Courtyard" Program was extended until May 9. The decision was made in the context of increased requests and increased interest in the competition.

"Alternativa" bloc accuses the Government of poverty and proposes its social program. Minister Alexei Buzu: "Theatre of the absurd"

The "Alternativa" bloc claims that extreme poverty has worsened during the current government and proposes its social program, aimed at vulnerable citizens. The initiative was presented by former Prime Minister Ion Chicu, leader of the PDCM, and several employees of the Chisinau City Hall, including Deputy Mayor Angela Cutasevici and heads of departments. The project was criticized by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, who labeled it "a theater of the absurd" and "tales."

Flag Day dress rehearsal held in the center of Chisinau

Preparations for Flag Day are in full swing. This morning, the first dress rehearsal took place in the Great National Assembly Square. According to the authorities, on April 27, when we celebrate Flag Day, an official ceremony will take place, attended by both police and military personnel, as well as several state officials.

Risk of frost across the country: Temperatures drop below zero degrees

The State Hydrometeorological Service issued a Yellow Code of Frost. The warning is valid for the period April 27–29 and covers the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova.

An 11-year-old child in serious condition, transferred from Chisinau to Cluj-Napoca for specialized treatment

An 11-year-old child, in serious condition, was transferred from the Republic of Moldova to Romania to receive specialized medical care. The cross-border intervention happened on the evening of April 24.

Ministry of Education: Over 80% of schools comply with the ban on the use of mobile phones during classes

Most schools in the Republic of Moldova comply with the rules prohibiting the use of mobile phones during classes, said Viorica Negrei, head of the general education management department at the Ministry of Education and Research, in the show "Dimineata cu Radio Moldova". According to her, over 83% of institutions apply the regulations, and the use of phones for educational purposes is present in 99% of schools.