Chisinau and Kyiv signed a memorandum of understanding to boost bilateral parliamentary relations

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and the Supreme Rada of Ukraine concluded a Memorandum of Understanding. The document was signed by the Parliament Speaker from Chisinau, Igor Grosu, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Ruslan Stefanchuk, during the second Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea International Platform, which took place in the Czech Republic, reads a press release from the Legislative from Chisinau.

Israel strikes Syrian army assets after rocket launches, Israeli military says

Israel's military said its jets struck Syrian army infrastructure and mortar launchers early on Wednesday in what it described as a response to rocket launches from Syria toward Israel, Reuters reports.

The National Army and American soldiers will conduct joint military exercises in the Republic of Moldova

On October 25, the National Army will start the Moldovan-American exercise "Aurochs Partner". It will take place at the Training Center of the "Decebal" Aviation Regiment in Mărculești, between October 25-30. More than 200 soldiers from the Special Purpose Battalion "Fulger" of the National Army and the United States Army will participate in the training.

Germany is preparing a new support package for Ukraine worth 1.4 billion euros

Germany is preparing a winter package for Ukraine, worth 1.4 billion euros, as the Russian Federation's plans to continue bombing the country's energy infrastructure are evident, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. According to the official, the package includes, among other things, air defense systems, reports Ukrinform.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean together with several ministers is making a working visit to Brussels

Prime Minister Dorin Recean is leaving for Brussels between October 24 and 26 on a working visit. The official is to promote the European integration agenda and will participate in the Global Gateway Forum hosted by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, with the theme "Stronger together through sustainable investments".

The second Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea International Platform started in Prague

The second Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea International Platform started today in Prague. It is organized by Ukraine and the Czech Republic. Approximately 70 presidents and vice-presidents of legislatures of countries and international institutions are participating in the meeting. The forum addresses the situation in Ukraine and will adopt a statement. The Republic of Moldova is represented at this summit by the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu.

SIS calls for the blocking of 22 sites that relay news from Russia

The Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) is calling for the blocking of 22 sites that relay news from Russia. According to SIS, the portals "alter, under the state of emergency, the content of the information disseminated in the public space, originating from the public authorities of the state in military conflict and recognized as the aggressor state".

Artur Mija: Neutrality can no longer be a solution in ensuring the security of the Republic of Moldova

Neutrality can no longer be a solution in ensuring the security of the Republic of Moldova, after the start of the war by the Russian Federation in Ukraine, said the Secretary General of the Government, Artur Mija, at the beginning of the International Conference "Development of resilience through partnerships" organized by the NATO Liaison Office in Republic of Moldova.

ECHR: The Republic of Moldova violated the rights of the former Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo

The European Court of Human Rights decided, in a unanimous decision, that the Republic of Moldova violated former Prosecutor General Alexandr Sroianoglo's right of access to the court. At the same time, the ECtHR found that the applicant was not granted any form of judicial protection in connection with his suspension. As a result, he could not fulfill his service obligations and was deprived of his salary for more than 2 years.

Romania will establish the Institute for the Support of the Integration of the Republic of Moldova in the European Union

The Romanian Senate voted to establish an Institute for the Support of the Integration of the Republic of Moldova in the European Union, which will provide technical assistance to institutions and public authorities in Chisinau, during the accession negotiations to the EU bloc, reports Agerpres.

Erdoğan, at last, sends Sweden’s NATO bid to Turkish parliament

The Turkish government on Monday submitted Sweden's NATO accession bid to the country's parliament for ratification, ending a months-long guessing game over whether Ankara intended to postpone its approval process further, Politico reports.

Chinese diplomat tells Israeli counterpart that "all countries have the right to self-defense"

China's foreign minister told his Israeli counterpart that "all countries have the right to self-defense," Beijing said on Tuesday, in the first phone conversation between senior diplomats from the two countries since the conflict between Israel and Hamas broke out this month, reports news.ro.