A new package of sanctions against Russia has come into force

A new package of sanctions against Russia in connection with the war in Ukraine entered into force today, reports DPA. They are aimed at preventing evasion of previously imposed sanctions and target companies from other states, including China, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, Syria and Armenia.

A law regarding the protection of pets to be established in Moldova

In the Republic of Moldova, an information system could be created to identify and to record data on pets and their owners. A draft law in this sense was presented today by the deputies of the Action and Solidarity Party Lilian Carp and Iulia Dascălu.

Number of Britons who want to rejoin EU highest since 2016

Seven years after the Brexit referendum, the proportion of Britons who want to rejoin the EU has climbed to its highest level since 2016, according to a survey, The Guardian reports.

Igor Grosu: Republic of Moldova will withdraw from the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly by the end of the parliamentary session

The Republic of Moldova will leave the Interparliamentary Assembly of the Community of Independent States (CIS) by the end of this parliamentary session, the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu said in a show on Jurnal TV.

Chisinau authorities are examining the possibility of reducing the number of Russian diplomats accredited in the Republic of Moldova

The Chisinau authorities are examining the possibility of reducing the body of Russian diplomats accredited in the Republic of Moldova. Their number will be equal to that of the Moldovan diplomats accredited in the Russian Federation, said the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, in a show on Jurnal TV.

The Republic of Moldova will contract a loan of 120 million euros from the French Development Agency. The money will be invested in the energy sector

The Republic of Moldova will contract a loan under preferential conditions, of 120 million euros over 5 years, from the French Development Agency. Also, our country will also benefit from a grant, worth 5 million euros, from the EU. The money will be invested in several projects based on the implementation of reforms in the energy sector.

Oliver Varhelyi says that the Republic of Moldova has achieved three of the nine recommendations of the European Commission

European Commissioner for Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi, said that the Republic of Moldova has implemented three of the nine recommendations of the European Commission, formulated a year ago, when our country obtained the status of a candidate for accession. It is about electoral legislation, consultation of decisions with civil society and respect for human rights. The official also added that there is still progress in reforming the judiciary.

Maia Sandu: "We are close to the moment when we become a European state"

The Republic of Moldova benefits from the greatest help on its way to join the European Union, declared the head of state Maia Sandu, one year after obtaining the status of a candidate country for joining the EU. The head of state claims that thanks to the support given by the European partners, the living conditions of the citizens are improved.

European Commission approves the financing of projects to modernize the cross-border infrastructure of the Republic of Moldova-Romania

The European Commission approved the Decision regarding the granting of financing for three Moldovan-Romanian projects. The financing is intended for the development of the cross-border infrastructure Ungheni (MD) - Ungheni (RO), Leușeni (MD) - Albița (RO) and Giurgiulești (MD) - Galați (RO), informs the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova.

Nicu Popescu, one year after the Republic of Moldova obtained the status of a candidate country for the EU: "This historic opportunity opened new horizons for our country"

It's been a year since the Republic of Moldova obtained the status of a candidate country for joining the European Union. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nicu Popescu, qualified this period as full of remarkable achievements and progress. According to the official, the EU's first verbal report is a positive one, and our country has registered significant successes in the process of deoligarization, consolidation of justice and development of administrative capacities.

Russia claims to have shot down a drone over the city of Kursk

Russian air defense shot down a drone, late Thursday evening, over the city of Kursk in southern Russia, near the border with Ukraine, according to information provided by the regional governor, Agerpres.ro informs.

Dozens injured in central Paris after gas explosion

A fiery gas explosion in central Paris resulted in injuries to at least 37 people and drew hundreds of firefighters to the scene on Wednesday afternoon, CNN reports.