The G7 leaders are holding their annual meeting in Hiroshima, Japan

The G7 summit hosted by this year's Japanese G7 presidency takes place in Hiroshima City, Japan, reads a press release of the Council of the European Union.

Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly starts: The security situation amid the war in Ukraine, among the main topics

The spring session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly begins today, May 19, in Luxembourg. Thus, more than 250 parliamentarians will debate several current topics, including the security situation in the context of the war started by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. At the end, a declaration will be voted on, which will express support for Ukraine.

Residents of Hîncești, about the "European Moldova" Assembly: We must stand by the prosperous future of our country

The "European Moldova" assembly on May 21 will argue for the unity of the people regarding the European future of the country, but also our desire to bring Europe to our home, the interviewees from Hîncești mentioned to the Radio Moldova reporter.

New Caledonia lifts tsunami warning triggered by Pacific Ocean earthquake

New Caledonia has lifted a tsunami warning triggered after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Friday in the Pacific Ocean southwest of the island, AFP reports.

UK to ban Russian diamonds at G7

The G7 countries are poised to use the summit to announce tightened sanctions on Russia and debate strategy on a more than year-long conflict that shows no sign of easing, Reuters reports.

New night air alerts in Kiev and other cities

The anti-aircraft defense had to work again at dawn on Friday in Kiev and other cities in Ukraine, targets in the last days of intense bombardment by the Russian forces, informs Hotnews.ro.

The Republic of Moldova exported goods worth more than $1 billion in the first 3 months of this year. Where most of our products end up

The Republic of Moldova exported goods worth more than $1 billion in the first three months of this year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics show. The largest share of Moldovan products was shipped to European Union countries and amounted to $670 million. The authorities and experts in the field note that Moldovan exports have changed destinations in recent years. At the same time, they say that farmers in our country need to make more efforts to make domestic products competitive on foreign markets.

The Republic of Moldova and the USA signed an Agreement on air transport liberalisation

The Governments of the Republic of Moldova and the United States of America signed on Thursday, May 18, the Agreement on Air Transport Liberalisation. It will allow direct flights from Chisinau to destinations in the United States and vice versa, said Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Lilia Dabija. The US representatives noted that the agreement is an important step towards more investment in this area.

Maia Sandu to AFP: "We can save our democracy only if we are part of the EU"

The Republic of Moldova wants to join the European Union "as soon as possible" to protect itself from the Russian threat and hopes for a decision "in the next few months" on opening negotiations, President Maia Sandu said in an interview with Agence France Presse on Thursday, quoted by Agerpres.

PSRM Executive Committee calls for the exclusion of MPs Vasile Bolea and Alexandr Suhodolskii from the party's ranks

The Executive Committee of the Party of Socialists calls for the exclusion of MPs Vasile Bolea and Alexandr Suhodolskii from the party's ranks and from the parliamentary faction. PSRM states in a press release that the two have allegedly behaved defiantly in recent months, contrary to the party's position and interests.

The Institute of Oncology has received a new grant from the WHO and the EU

The Oncology Institute in the capital has received a new donation of 340 thousand euros from the European Union and the World Health Organization. Health Ministry officials say the ultrasound machine and medicines received today will contribute to the effective diagnosis of patients with cancer diseases, and patients will benefit from these services free of charge.

Maia Sandu at the CoE Summit: "In Moldova there is a political opportunity for the democratic world"

The aggression unleashed by the Russian Federation against Ukraine has affected our national security and created an uncertain environment, President Maia Sandu told the fourth Council of Europe (CoE) Summit in Reykjavik, Iceland this week. According to the head of state, our country's citizens and entrepreneurs continue to struggle with the economic repercussions of rising energy prices and disrupted trade routes. The President also said that the best way to strengthen democracy and freedom in the Republic of Moldova was to join the European Union.