Chișinău seeks to end the agreement on Centers of Culture with Russia

The Republic of Moldova plans to denounce the 1998 agreement signed with the Russian Federation regarding the establishment and operation of cultural centers. The Foreign Policy and European Integration Committee approved an advisory opinion on this matter, initiated by the Ministry of Culture. This document will be presented for consideration during the plenary session of Parliament.

Yellow alert for atmospheric instability: heavy rain, hail, and storms until May 25

The State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a Code Yellow weather warning for atmospheric instability today, May 23, valid for the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova. This warning will remain in effect until midnight on Sunday.

Moldova will denounce the Agreement on Centers of Culture concluded with Russia

The Republic of Moldova plans to denounce the 1998 agreement signed with the Russian Federation regarding the establishment and operation of cultural centers. The Foreign Policy and European Integration Committee approved an advisory opinion on this matter, initiated by the Ministry of Culture. This document will be presented for consideration during the plenary session of Parliament.

Lithuania supports the Republic of Moldova's reforms and European integration

Lithuania continues to be a reliable partner for the Republic of Moldova in its journey toward European integration. The country is committed to providing its expertise and technical assistance to support the implementation of reforms and the diversification of the energy sector. Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas made this statement during an official visit to Chisinau, where he held a press conference alongside his Moldovan counterpart, Dorin Recean. Paluckas emphasized that the Moldovan authorities will remain a priority on the Lithuanian government's agenda.

President Sandu to attend key Ukraine Summit

President Maia Sandu will attend the upcoming Ukraine – Southeast Europe Summit.

Former Chișinău director faces corruption charges

The former director of the "Green Spaces Management Association" is under criminal investigation by the National Anti-corruption Center (NAC) and Chișinău municipal prosecutors for abuse of office in a case involving significant damages to the municipal enterprise's budget.

Kharkiv under fire, Russian forces eye new offensive

Two people were injured in a Russian rocket attack on Kharkiv's Kholodnohirskyi district on the night of Thursday, May 22. According to city mayor Ihor Terekhov, the explosion damaged eight private homes.

Ukraine urges EU to adopt stricter Russia sanctions

EU member states should consider the proposals outlined in the US senators' bill on sanctions against Russia when developing new European sanction packages.

EU allocates €5.5M to support Radio Free Europe’s operations

The European Union is allocating €5.5 million to support the operations of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).

Two candidates advance to interviews for Anticorruption Chief Prosecutor post

The special preselection commission for candidates for the position of chief prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has advanced Marcel Dumbrăvan and Octavian Iachimovschi to the interview stage. This decision was reached during a closed meeting on May 20, after evaluating their applications based on the eligibility criteria outlined in the Law on the Prosecutor's Office.

Road traffic suspended in the Great National Assembly Square this weekend

Traffic on Ștefan cel Mare and Sfânt Boulevard will be suspended from Friday at 10:00 PM until Monday at 5:00 AM, informs Chișinău City Hall.

Corruption case: Searches at a private clinic and travel agency in Chisinau

CNA officers and prosecutors from Chisinau conducted searches at a private medical institution and a tourism company in Chisinau on Tuesday. The investigation revealed that individuals within these organizations allegedly issued fake medical certificates required for employment abroad, charging clients 1,000 euros for each certificate.