Smoke from Canada’s wildfires has reached as far as Norway

The smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada, which has already blanketed parts of the US and placed around 75 million people under air quality alerts, has reached as far as Norway, according to scientists in that country, CNN reports.

Prime Minister of Romania Nicolae Ciuca could resign next week

The Prime Minister of Romania Nicolae Ciucă could resign next week, say political sources, according to Digi24. The Prime Minister must be changed by the end of next week, and the final negotiations for positions in the Executive will be carried out this weekend.

Report on the execution of the state budget in 2022, approved: Energy security and social protection, among the priorities

The Government's report on the execution of the State Budget for 2022 was approved in today's Parliament session. Under the document, the 2022 budget year was marked by numerous challenges, especially due to the war in Ukraine. Thus, the policy priorities of the Executive were directed towards maintaining macroeconomic stability and financing anti-crisis economic and social measures.

Minister of the Environment about the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam: "It is an ecological catastrophe that will recover in many years"

The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine generated an ecological catastrophe, and it would take many years and considerable investments to restore the infrastructure, fauna and aquatic flora, says the Minister of the Environment, Rodica Iordanov.

NBS data: Annual inflation rate in the Republic of Moldova, decreasing

The annual rate of inflation in the Republic of Moldova was decreasing in May for the seventh consecutive month, however it remains well above the National Bank's target of 5%, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Veronica Dragalin: At PA and CNA we have corrupt people who are interested in creating a perception of chaos, they send information to fugitives

There are employees in the system who want to destabilize the activity of the two institutions, who send information from the investigation to some fugitives, announced this morning the head of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office (PA), Veronica Dragalin. According to her, the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office and the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) collaborate and have even made progress on resounding cases. The reaction comes after the scandal that appeared in the media with reference to a meeting in which prosecutors and criminal investigation officers from the CNA were allegedly intimidated by the anti-corruption chief.

Energocom will procure natural gas from Greece and Romania at favorable prices, for consumption this summer

SA Energocom will procure gas from two companies in Romania and Greece, as a result of the direct negotiation procedure, for consumption this summer at fairly good prices, Energocom director Victor Bânzari announced today. Also, in the fall, natural gas prices could be re-examined and reduced again.

Sweden to allow NATO troops before it joins defense alliance

Sweden will allow NATO to base troops on its territory even before it formally joins the defense alliance, the prime minister and defense minister said on Friday, Reuters reports.

Airlines from Poland, Romania, Hungary and Ireland could operate flights from and to Chisinau

Airlines from Poland, Romania, Hungary and Ireland could operate flights from and to Chisinau, Prime Minister Dorin Recean announced.

EU countries agree on plan for stricter asylum reforms

EU nations have reached an agreement that would see countries either accept a share of asylum-seekers or pay into a fund managed by Brussels to care for migrants. Germany voiced concerns about protections for children, DW reports.

A precious stone estimated at 12,000,000 dollars, smuggled into the Republic of Moldova: A member of a criminal organization is being investigated

A man, a member of the criminal organization "Patron", is under criminal investigation for smuggling precious stones.

Bloomberg: Pentagon prepares new $2 billion air defense package for Ukraine

The Pentagon is set to announce a substantial long-term arms package for Ukraine, emphasizing air defense capabilities, valued at over $2 billion. This funding, Bloomberg reports, allocated through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, will facilitate the acquisition of Hawk missile launchers and missiles, as well as two advanced Patriot air defense missile systems, The Kiev Independent reports.