Vladimir Cuc discusses bilateral cooperation and the EU accession process with the delegation of the Italian Senate

Bilateral cooperation and the accession process of the Republic of Moldova to the EU were the subject of the discussions that the Secretary of State from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Vladimir Cuc, had with the delegation of the Italian Senate, reads a press release from the ministry.

Analysis The Guardian // Could we have the hottest summer? Record average temperatures for the beginning of June

Global temperatures have accelerated to record-setting levels this month, an ominous sign in the climate crisis ahead of a gathering El Niño that could potentially propel 2023 to become the hottest year ever recorded, The Guardian reports.

Around 50 allied nations to supply additional air defence missiles to Ukraine

Four of Ukraine's Western backers said Thursday they were joining forces to supply "hundreds" of air defence missiles and their launch systems to Kyiv as it fights back against Russia, AFP reports.

Ukrainian fighter pilots trained to fly F-16s

Ukrainian fighter pilots are being trained to fly F-16 planes, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg revealed on Thursday. He arrived in Brussels at a meeting of defense ministers from the North Atlantic Alliance, reports Hotnews.ro.

Official: Agriculture Minister to go to Brussels to ask for support for Moldovan farmers

Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Vladimir Bolea will visit Brussels on 20 June to ask for financial support from the European Union for Moldovan farmers affected by the price collapse and the consequences of the war. In this context, Prime Minister Dorin Recean said that by the end of this week all calculations will be finalised and expressed his hope that external partners will help Moldova again.

Nicu Popescu at the French National Assembly: I highlighted ways to speed up Moldova's accession to the EU

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu, delivered a speech at the French National Assembly during a conference dedicated to Moldovan-French relations. Popescu outlined ways to speed up the process of Moldova's accession to the European Union and spoke about the measures taken by the Chisinau authorities to counter the threat of hybrid war. In the margins of the event, Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu had several meetings with French officials.

Nicu Popescu invited Luminița Odobescu to visit Chișinău

Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu discussed on Thursday by phone with the new Romanian Foreign Minister, Luminița Odobescu. Popescu congratulated her on the occasion of her investiture and expressed his hope that relations between Moldova and Romania will continue to develop "vertiginously".

European integration and security of the Republic of Moldova on the agenda of the new Romanian Government

Romania will continue to support Moldova's European course and ensure the security and stability of our country, Romania's new Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said today.

Agricultural Validation Centre inaugurated in Chisinau

A Validation Centre in the field of agriculture was inaugurated on Thursday in Chisinau, at the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Research.

ANSA organises spot checks at farms, slaughterhouses and fairs

The National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) has started a series of unannounced checks at farms, slaughterhouses and fairs to verify the origin, health and registration of animals. The measures are aimed at combating clandestine procurement, transport and marketing activities.

The Republic of Moldova will benefit from non-refundable assistance in the amount of 40 million euros to strengthen the resilience of the state and society

The Parliament ratified the Financing Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Commission regarding the "EU Resilience and Governance" Program, signed on May 11, 2023.

MPs held a minute's silence in memory of the victims of Stalinist deportations

A minute's silence in memory of the victims of Stalinist deportations was held at the start of Thursday's sitting of Parliament. Head of the legislature Igor Grosu spoke about the first wave of deportations, which marked the 82nd anniversary, describing it as a national tragedy.