Sandu: Moldova's accession to the EU is the only way to protect freedom, peace, and democracy

Moldovan President Maia Sandu met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly. The two leaders discussed Moldova's progress on reforms, the challenges it faces, and the impact of the war in Ukraine.

Maia Sandu meets with US officials to discuss Moldova's democratic reforms

Moldovan President Maia Sandu met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and USAID Administrator Samantha Power on Wednesday to discuss Moldova's democratic reforms.

Romania protests Russian drone violation of airspace

Romania has protested the Russian military's violation of its airspace for the third time in recent weeks. The protest was delivered to the Russian ambassador to Romania on Wednesday, following the discovery of new drone fragments in the Tulcea region, near the border with Ukraine.

Ursula von der Leyen: Moldova's Future is in the EU

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the future of Moldova lies in the European Union.

Romania hosts 3 Seas Initiative summit, Moldova joins

Romania is hosting the 8th edition of the 3 Seas Initiative summit on September 6-7, 2023. The summit is being hosted by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and will mark the accession of Greece as the 13th member of the initiative. Republic of Moldova and Ukraine will also join as associate members.

Drone attack on Izmail port in Ukraine

Russia launched a drone attack on the port of Izmail in Ukraine's Odessa region on Monday, causing significant damage to infrastructure and setting fire to several buildings, according to regional officials.

Bled Forum: Moldova's president receives award for EU progress

Moldova is making progress on a number of ambitious reforms to accelerate its accession to the European Union, President Maia Sandu said in a dialogue with foreign partners at the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia.

World Bank provides $60 million to modernise education

The World Bank will provide $60 million to modernise education in Moldova. In its first reading, parliament voted to ratify the agreement, which provides for a $40 million loan and $20 million in grants. Among the actions proposed for financing will be the construction of three new high schools, the repair and reconstruction of schools and kindergartens, the equipping of educational institutions with computer technology and the professionalisation of teachers.

A prosecutor from Chisinau will be in the dock. Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office comes with details

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announces the completion of the criminal prosecution and referral to court for examination on the merits of the criminal case against a prosecutor from Chisinau, charged with the crime of coercion to make statements and disclosure of criminal prosecution data.

Luxembourg // EU interior ministers have spoken in favor of tightening asylum policies

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.

"In context" with Igor Grosu: "We want to be part of the civilized world, the world of peace - that's what was conveyed at the National Assembly"

"We want to be part of the civilised world, of the world of peace - that's what was conveyed at the National Assembly," Speaker of Parliament Igor Grosu said on Moldova 1's "In Context" programme. The head of the legislature admitted that Sunday's event exceeded his expectations and noted that after a period of paid pseudo-protests he had seen a lot of peaceful people.

Eurovision Song Contest 2023 // Pasha Parfeni placed 18th. Which country gave him the most points

Moldova's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, Pasha Parfeni, placed 18th in the ESC 2023 Final, scoring 96 points. The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 trophy was won by Sweden's Loreen with the song "Tatoo".