Spain takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Spain took over the rotating presidency of the EU Council from Sweden on 1 July, leading Europe through crises, including security, for six months. It will also manage important issues such as the EU's migration pact, debt rules and reducing the bloc's dependence on third countries by the end of the year.

Attention travellers: The activity of Chisinau International Airport has resumed in normal mode

The Border Police announces that the activity of the Chisinau International Airport has resumed in normal regime, and the arrivals terminal of the airport has been opened for traffic.

The person who committed the armed attack at the airport faces life in prison. Interim public prosecutor's statement

The assailant in Tajikistan who injured a passenger and killed two people is in serious condition in hospital. He faces life imprisonment for his crimes, said acting Prosecutor General Ion Munteanu.

Dorin Recean: "State institutions have increased the level of mobilisation to ensure security and public order"

State institutions have increased the level of mobilisation to ensure security and public order, Prime Minister Dorin Recean announced after the incident at Chisinau International Airport. Moreover, says the head of the Executive, a passenger was injured, in addition to the two people shot dead. According to the official, police are investigating the case and will provide full details later.

European Parliament chief: We want EU bloc countries to agree to open EU accession negotiations with Moldova and Ukraine by the end of this year

The European Parliament wants EU bloc countries to agree to open EU accession negotiations with Moldova and Ukraine by the end of this year. A decision is expected to be approved by the European Council in mid-December, European Parliament head Roberta Metsola told a press briefing after the European Council summer summit in Brussels.

Maia Sandu: Punishments for those who corrupt voters will be tougher

Punishments for people who corrupt voters in electoral campaigns should be made tougher, President Maia Sandu proposed today at a youth event in Comrat. She also stressed that citizens who accept money in exchange for voting should be punished.

MEP: Moldova's progress shows it is ready to start EU accession negotiations

The significant progress made by the Republic of Moldova in fulfilling the European Commission's 9 conditionalities proves without a doubt that our country is ready to start EU accession negotiations by the end of the year, MEP Siegfried Mureșan stressed today in a video message. For her part, President Maia Sandu said that the authorities are making every effort to start accession negotiations as soon as possible, in order to become a full member of the European Union by 2030.

A former judge in the US has been elected President of the Evaluation Commission of the CSJ judges

Scott Bales was today elected by secret ballot as chairman of the Commission for the Evaluation of the Integrity of Judges and Candidates for the position of Judge of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) of the Republic of Moldova, announces the Superior Council of Magistracy.

Riot in France: Hundreds arrested, more police and gendarmes injured

At least 667 people have been arrested after three nights of protests in France, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin is quoted as saying by the BBC. At the same time, according to the official, some 249 police and gendarmes were injured in last night's riots.

Minister of Justice: "The commission for the liquidation of the "Sor" Party has not been created yet, we waited for the decision of the CC"

The commission for the liquidation of the "Sor" Political Party has not been created yet, because the final decision of the Constitutional Court was necessary, Minister of Justice Veronica Mihailov-Moraru told Jurnal TV.

Magistrates extended the arrest warrant for Marina Tauber for another 20 days

Marina Tauber remains under house arrest for another 20 days. The decision was taken by the Buiucani court of Chisinau. Yesterday, the first preliminary hearing was held in the criminal case against Marina Tauber and the "Șor" political party on four charges of falsifying reports on the financing of the electoral campaign and the political party and accepting illegal financing from an organised criminal group.

Press review: Maia Sandu's meeting with pro-European party leaders; Agriculture in deadlock

President Maia Sandu's meeting with pro-European party leaders, agriculture in deadlock and the transition from patent to self-employment are some of the topics covered in the press and reviewed by Alla Ceapai.