Government proposes to the Parliament the extension of the state of emergency for another 60 days

The members of the Government decided to propose to the Parliament the extension of the state of emergency for another 60 days, starting on August 3. The Minister of the Interior, Adrian Efros, motivated the decision by the aggravation of the situation at the borders of the Republic of Moldova with Ukraine, following the brutal aggression of the Russian Federation on the Odesa and Reni regions.

Details of the MAEIE: How many employees of the Russian Embassy will remain in Chisinau

After the Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu announced during the Government meeting about the reduction of the number of Russian diplomats accredited in the Republic of Moldova, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MAEIE) came with clarifications.

Maia Sandu, meeting with the delegation of Lithuanian deputies: Security risks in the region - among the topics discussed

The security risks in the region, triggered by Russia's war against Ukraine, and its effects on our country's economy and on the energy sector, were the topics discussed by President Maia Sandu and the delegation of Lithuanian deputies, visiting Chisinau.

Interim director of S.A. "Termoelectrica" resigns

Prime Minister Dorin Recean demands the resignation of the management of Termoelectrica, by the end of this week, after the fuel oil scandal. According to the head of the Executive, the situation is unacceptable. First of all, Dorin Recean said, burying fuel oil affects the environment, and secondly, this shows an unprofessional management of the Termoelectrica company.

Zelensky, before the Ukraine-NATO meeting on the topic of Black Sea security: We have already started preparations for an interoperability plan

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday evening that at the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting that will take place on Wednesday, the main topic of discussion will be the security of the Black Sea, Ukrainian ports and grain exports, and said that preparations for an interoperability plan have already begun with the North Atlantic Alliance, reports news.ro.

Death toll rises in Greece and Italy, following devastating fires and storms

At least seven people have died in the past 24 hours in Italy following wildfires and violent storms. Three people died in the fires in Sicily, and four others lost their lives in storms in the north of the peninsula, while hundreds more were forced to flee their homes, The Guardian reports.

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The members of the Cabinet of Ministers meet in session.

Border Police: 18 people were refused entry to the Republic of Moldova

The General Inspectorate of the Border Police announces that it prohibited the entry into the Republic of Moldova for 18 people during the day of July 24. In all, 65,097 people crossed the borders of the Republic of Moldova. Of these, 35,887 entered our country.

EU ready to move almost all of Ukraine's grain exports via solidarity lanes

The European Union is ready to export almost all of Ukraine’s agriculture goods via solidarity lanes, the EU’s agriculture commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski said, Reuters reports.

Britain warns Russia may start targeting civilian ships

The United Kingdom has warned that it has information indicating Russia’s military may start to target civilian shipping in the Black Sea, as the European Union pledged to help Ukraine export almost all its farm produce via rail and road, Reuters reports.

EU Council adopts Energy Efficiency Directive

The EU Council on Tuesday adopted new rules aimed at reducing final energy consumption in the EU by 11.7% in 2030, but Member States will be given flexibility in reaching the target, a press release from the Spanish Presidency said, according to Agerpres.

Romanian ship damaged in Russian attack on Ukrainian Danube port of Reni

A Romanian ship has been damaged following a Russian attack on the Ukrainian port of Reni on the Danube, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bucharest reports. According to preliminary data obtained by representatives of the Romanian consular office in Odessa from the Ukrainian authorities, the ship suffered minor damage and continued its voyage. At the same time, representatives of the Ministry of Defence across the Prut state that there is no possibility of direct military threats to Romania's territory or territorial waters at this time.