Igor Grosu, on relations with Comrat authorities: we will cooperate only institutionally, within legal limits

Cooperation with the authorities in ATU Gagauzia will be pragmatic and in accordance with the law, said Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu. He noted that he will only cooperate with those who have dissociated themselves from criminal groups and will not have any cooperation with the representative of a party declared unconstitutional. At the same time, opposition MPs believe that the dialogue between Chisinau and Comrat is not effective, and the absence of representatives of the central authorities from the Bashkan's inauguration is a sign that there is no desire to cooperate with the Gagauz administration.

Adrian Efros announces the resumption of the "White Nights" operation and the launch of another campaign. The new Interior Minister's priority

The Ministry of the Interior will resume "White Nights" operations to make traffic participants who break traffic rules accountable. The announcement was made by the new interior minister, Adrian Efros. At the same time, the official informed that in order to prevent the negative consequences of night rallies the "Stop revving engines" campaign will be launched. Police patrols will also be intensified on rest days, especially in recreational and residential areas.

Airport attack investigation report to be presented on 31 July

The deadline for submission of the investigation into the attack at Chisinau International Airport is 31 July. The announcement was made by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Adrian Efros. According to the official, the involvement of each employee is to be determined.

LIVE // Parliament in session. The bill on the exclusion of Victory Day is on the agenda

The legislature meets in plenary session on Thursday 20 July. On the agenda is a draft law on commemorative days, public holidays and days of rest in the Republic of Moldova. Victory Day and the commemoration of the heroes who died for the independence of the homeland, celebrated on 9 May, could be excluded. Instead, the Day of Commemoration and Reconciliation in memory of the fallen of the Second World War will be established on 8 May.

Russia attacked Odessa and several Ukrainian regions for the third night in a row: There are casualties

On the night of 20 July, Russia launched drone and missile airstrikes in the southern regions of Ukraine, according to the BBC. Heavy explosions were reported in Odessa and Nicolaev, while buildings were damaged and fires broke out. At least 18 people have been injured in Nicolaev as a result of Russian shelling, and two casualties have been preliminarily reported in Odessa, with four injured, according to Ukrainian authorities.

Boris Foca: Shanghai International Furniture Exhibition will bring investment to Moldova

From 5-8 September, furniture manufacturers from the Republic of Moldova are invited to participate in the 52nd edition of the International Furniture Exhibition in Shanghai, China. At the event, participants will be able to present interior furniture and decoration, said the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Boris Foca. According to him, the participation of Moldovan companies in economic events in China is a good opportunity to identify potential business partners.

Vladimir Putin: Russia will return to the grain deal if its demands are met "in full"

Russia is ready to rejoin the agreement for the transport of Ukrainian grain on the Black Sea if its demands are met "in full", Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. He stressed that all the principles of Russia's participation in the agreement must be fulfilled without exception, otherwise its extension "makes no sense", AFP reports.

Government closes a placement center for refugees in Ocnița district

The activity of the provisional refugee management center from Călărăseuca in the Ocnița district was suspended by the decision of the Commission for Emergency Situations, approved today.

Kyiv says 60K tons of grain destroyed in Odesa attack

Kyiv on Wednesday said Russia had destroyed 60,000 tons of grain meant for export in overnight strikes around the port of Odesa, The Moskow Times reports.

Daniel Vodă: Representatives of the Government will not participate in the inauguration of the new bascan of the Gagauz autonomy

Neither Prime Minister Dorin Recean nor any other representative of the Government will participate, in the evening of today, at the event of inauguration of the new bascan of the Gagauz autonomy.

Andrei Spînu, about his return to the Government: "The proposal came from Prime Minister Dorin Recean"

Prime Minister Dorin Recean was the one who proposed to Andrei Spînu to return to the Government as Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development. The statement was made to journalists by Andrei Spînu. The official motivated his decision to return to the Executive by the fact that the ministry he leads is going to implement a series of projects at the national level.

Veronica Mihailov-Moraru urges prosecutors to participate in the election of CSP members: "CSP members are not elected for the Minister of Justice or for the Government"

After the date of the General Assembly of Prosecutors (CSP) was set, the Minister of Justice came with a message for all prosecutors. She urged them to participate in the election of the members of the Superior Council of Prosecutors, selected by the pre-vetting commission.