European countries summon Russian diplomats over Navalny's death
French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said during a visit to Argentina that Russia's ambassador in Paris would be summoned, while Norway's foreign ministry issued a statement that it was calling on its top Russian diplomat "for a talk" about Navalny's deathm AFP reports.
Dorin Recean: Russia cannot militarily attack the Republic of Moldova because of Ukraine
The Russian Federation cannot attack the Republic of Moldova militarily and this is due to Ukraine, said Prime Minister Dorin Recean, on PRO TV.
Ionela Golban
More than 29,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel-Hamas war, Gaza Health Ministry says
Israel’s assault in Gaza has killed more than 29,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, the territory’s Health Ministry said Monday, marking another grim milestone in one of the deadliest and most destructive military campaigns in recent history, AP reports.
Maia Sandu discussed with two American senators about the support offered by the USA for the Republic of Moldova
The support offered by the USA to the Republic of Moldova, the consolidation of our democracy, the strengthening of state institutions were the topics discussed by President Maia Sandu during a meeting with the members of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the US Senate, Jeanne Shaheen and Christopher Murphy, who were visiting Chisinau .
Statement by Josep Borell, on behalf of the EU, regarding Navalny's death: "Ultimate responsibility rests with President Putin and the Russian authorities"
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell Monday pledged that Russian President Vladimir Putin would be held to account for Alexei Navalny's death after he met the opposition leader and Kremlin foe's widow, AFP reports.
Viorica Rusica
The Republic of Moldova joins the "Digital Europe" program
The Republic of Moldova joins the "Digital Europe" program, announced the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba. According to the official, this means that the business environment, town halls, NGOs and central institutions throughout the country will have access to European funds for digitization, with a total budget of EUR 7.5 billion in the period 2021-2027.
A new manager of the Chisinau International Airport was appointed
Sergiu Spoilă will be the new acting manager of the Chisinau International Airport, announces the Public Property Agency. So far, he held the position of head of the administrative department within the company.
Alexei Navalny’s widow vows to continue his fight against Putin
Alexei Navalny’s widow vowed Monday to continue her husband’s work after his death, and take on Russian President Vladimir Putin, Politico reports.
Moldovan president donates the "Timișoara for European Values" Award to an organization for children with Down syndrome
Head of State Maia Sandu donated the "Timișoara for European Values" Award to the "Prietena Mea" organization, founded by Ludmila Adamciuc, reads a press release from the Presidency.
PHOTO // The Government's priorities regarding the European integration agenda, discussed by Cristina Gherasimov with the ambassadors of the EU states
The Government's priorities regarding the European integration agenda, including the first steps our country is taking in evaluating the national legislation with that of the European Union, were discussed by Deputy Prime Minister Cristina Gherasimov during a meeting with the ambassadors of the EU states accredited in the Republic of Moldova.
Ursula von der Leyen announces re-election bid as European Commission president
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, has confirmed her intention to lead the executive for five more years, writes Euronews.
EU states will discuss new sanctions against Russia, in connection with Navalny's death
EU foreign ministers meeting with the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny Monday will send a "message of support" to the Kremlin's opponents after his death in jail, the bloc's top diplomat said on Monday, February 19. "We have to send a message of support to the Russian opposition," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told journalists , Le Monde reports.