Gas prices in Europe fall in the absence of demand

Benchmark natural gas prices in Europe fell on Tuesday, extending losses from the past four weeks, as demand in the region remains at a low level despite indications showing progress in rebuilding inventories ahead of the coming winter, Bloomberg and Agepres report.

Volodimir Zelensky warns that every Russian attack will get "answered"

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski warned Russia on Monday evening that every missile attack, like those that killed a 14-year-old and two young men in Monday's latest wave of bombings, will be "answered" by Ukraine, EFE and DPA news agencies report, cited by Agerpres.

Romanian Defence Minister Angel Tîlvăr on visit to Chisinau

The Romanian Minister of Defence, Angel Tîlvăr, is paying a working visit to the Republic of Moldova on Tuesday, 2 May. The official, who will be in Moldova for two days, will meet his Moldovan counterpart, Anatolie Nosatii, the Ministry of Defence announced.

Ambassador of Romania to the Republic of Moldova: Chisinau and Bucharest draw up list of people to be subject to EU sanctions

Romania is already working with the Moldovan authorities on the first list of persons to be proposed for sanctions under the sanctions regime. The announcement was made by Romania's ambassador in Chisinau, Cristian-Leon Țurcanu.

May Day march in Paris amidst challenges to pension reform

Up to 100,000 demonstrators are expected to take part in the May Day "Labour Day" on Monday in Paris, French authorities estimate, in a march from Place de la République from 2pm local time to Place de la Nation at 7pm local time, amid the challenge to the pension reform, an event in which many European trade unions and risk elements may participate, reports Le Figaro, quoted by news.ro.

Moldovan and Polish police officers to conduct joint security exercises

A joint training exercise of Moldovan police officers together with Polish police employees will be held on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, during which a new style of exercises and special techniques, including helicopter, will be implemented. According to the Ministry of Interior Affairs (MAI) the joint exercise will take place for a week, starting Monday, May 1.

President Maia Sandu welcomed the European Union's decision to sanction those who destabilise the situation in Moldova

Individuals who participate in destabilising actions in the Republic of Moldova and threaten the sovereignty and independence of our country, the rule of law, stability and security of the state will be sanctioned. This is the decision of the Council of the European Union, thanks to which the European Union will be able to freeze the assets and block the entry into the EU of persons who undermine the democratic political process or try to overthrow the constitutional order, including through acts of violence. This is mentioned in a press release from the Moldovan Presidency.

Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu visits Brussels. He will present Moldova's contribution to the EU Enlargement Report

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, is leaving today for a working visit to Brussels to present the Republic of Moldova's contribution to the EU Enlargement Report for 2023.

NATO Secretary General in Kiev: "Ukraine's place is in the Euro-Atlantic family"

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's visit to Kiev is interpreted by Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski as a sign that the Alliance is ready to start a new chapter in its relationship with his country.

Dorin Recean, meeting with the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairmanship, Thomas Mayr-Harting: Transnistrian settlement will be achieved only by peaceful means

The security situation in the region and the current format of negotiations on the Transnistrian settlement were discussed by Prime Minister Dorin Recean and the Special Representative of the North Macedonian Chairmanship-in-Office of the OSCE Thomas Mayr-Harting.

European Parliament calls on EU to sanction Plahotniuc and Șor for trying to destabilise Moldova

The European Parliament (EP) voted on Wednesday 19 April on a resolution to sanction fugitive oligarchs Vladimir Plahotniuc and Ilan Șor on the grounds that they are trying to destabilise the Republic of Moldova jointly with Russia. The announcement was made by MEP Vlad Gheorghe, who is also the author of the resolution.

Ukraine to receive another $5 billion from G7 countries

Following the outcome of negotiations at the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, Ukraine will receive several billion dollars in additional support, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmihal said, according to RBC.