The gross external debt of the Republic of Moldova increased by more than 900 million dollars in 2023

Moldova’s gross external debt increased by 9.1% compared to the end of 2022 to US$10.465.65 billion on December 31, 2023. The ratio of the gross external debt to the GDP was 63.3%, by 2.8 percentage points lower than on December 31, 2022, IPN reports, with reference to preliminary data presented by the National Bank of Moldova.

Man holds several people inside Dutch cafe

Several people have been taken hostage at a popular cafe in an eastern Dutch town, police said, BBC reports.

Bulgarian cruise ship crashes into wall on Danube in Austria, injuring 11

Eleven people were injured when a Bulgarian cruise ship crashed into a concrete wall in a sluice on the River Danube in the northern Austrian town of Aschach an der Donau overnight, local police said on Saturday, Reuters reports.

ISW: Russia has changed the target set for attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure

Russia has expanded the target set for attacks on critical infrastructure in Ukraine by intensifying strikes on hydroelectric power plants, according to a report by the US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW), reports UNIAN.

US, UK Accuse China of Global Cyberespionage

American and British officials on Monday filed charges, imposed sanctions, and called out Beijing for a sweeping cyberespionage campaign that reportedly affected millions of people – including lawmakers, academics, journalists, and more – according to Reuters.

UN Urges Immediate Gaza Ceasefire; US Role Crucial

The United Nations Security Council has enacted a resolution urging an "immediate cessation of hostilities" in the Gaza Strip following the United States' decision to abstain from vetoing the measure, thereby altering its previous stance, as reported by BBC.

Europe Gathers to Address Security, Ukraine Crisis

The United Kingdom will host the meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) on July 18, bringing together approximately 50 leaders from Europe, announces the UK embassy in Chisinau.

Gratitude and Confidence: Moldova's EU Journey Discussed

On Monday, the Custodian of the Romanian Crown, Margareta, and Prince Radu received Igor Grosu, President of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, at Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest.

Poland Demands Answers: Russian Missile Breaches Airspace

Warsaw will demand explanations from Moscow for 'a new violation of its airspace' by a Russian cruise missile, announced the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, according to Agerpres.

Escalating Tensions: Russia's Aggression Towards Ukraine

Russia launched 57 rockets and drones at Ukraine on Sunday, targeting Kiev and the Lviv region in western Ukraine, according to official sources.

Over 130 Dead in Russia's Worst Terror Attack in Decades

A national day of mourning is being observed in Russia on Sunday, following the massacre at a concert hall outside of Moscow on Friday, AFP reports, quoted by Agerpres.

Maia Sandu will visit Romania

In the following days, President Maia Sandu will be in Romania. The announcement was made by the head of state on Facebook.