UK: Boris Johnson has announced his resignation as an MP

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is also resigning as an MP. According to the BBC, the decision was made after the Partygate report was published, which examined whether the politician misled the British parliament after holding a party in 2020 when the UK was in lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Trademark of the year 2022": the best entrepreneurs from Moldova were awarded

The best entrepreneurs in the country were awarded last night in the presence of 350 guests, including ambassadors and foreign partners! More than 150 enterprises registered in the "Trade Mark of the Year 2022" and "Quality Achievement Award - 2022" competitions were awarded at the "Moldovan Business Gala", now in its 20th edition. Attending the ceremony, Prime Minister Dorin Recean stressed that business is the main partner of the Government and will therefore be supported by the authorities.

Canada supports Ukraine's accession to NATO. See under what conditions

Canada supports Ukraine's accession to NATO "as soon as the opportunity arises", says a statement adopted on 10 June in Kiev between Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is on an unannounced visit to the war-torn country. The text of the statement was made public by the Office of the President of Ukraine, Ukrainkaia Pravda reports.

Turkey: Explosion occurred at a missile and explosives factory. Several workers lost their lives

An explosion has taken place at a missile and explosives factory of the Machinery and Chemicals Industry (MKE) in Ankara's Elmadağ district, state news agency Anadolu reports. The National Defense Ministry reported that five workers lost their lives, G4media reports.

Nicu Popescu had a phone conversation with the Turkish Foreign Minister: "We can get mutually beneficial benefits"

Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Nicu Popescu had a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in which he congratulated Hakan Fidan on his appointment.

PHOTO A team of Moldovan rescuers and firefighters go to Georgia. They will train in forest fire suppression

A team of the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations of the Ministry of Interior, consisting of 56 rescuers and firefighters with 12 technical units, will participate in the large-scale international field exercise "TbiEX Georgia - 2023". The exercise will take place from 10 to 21 June 2023 in the city of Tbilisi, Georgia.

US announces new $2 billion assistance package for Ukraine

The US has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine. The package, which amounts to $2.1 billion and includes critical air defence capabilities and ammunition, is provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).

Odessa and Poltava regions attacked by the Russian army. There are casualties

On Saturday night, 10 June, Russian invaders attacked the territory of the Poltava region, damaging equipment and infrastructure at the Mirgorod airfield, reports Unian.

European Union to provide Moldova with a €40 million grant

The government approved the draft law on the ratification of the Financing Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Commission on the EU Resilience and Governance Programme. The document, which was signed on 11 May, provides for €40 million in grant assistance.

Easier access to finance and help for small and medium-sized business development. "373" programme approved by the Government

Small and medium-sized enterprises in the Republic of Moldova will be able to benefit from accessible financing for the implementation of investment projects under the "373" Programme, approved by the Executive.

Mircea Geoană, after the meeting with Nicu Popescu: "The future of the Republic of Moldova is in the family of European democracies"

The level of cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and NATO has increased amid Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine. The statement was made by NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană at a joint briefing in Brussels with Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Nicu Popescu. Moreover, Mircea Geoană said that the future of the Republic of Moldova is in the family of European democracies.

"Russia must be held accountable". Moldovan authorities condemn destruction of Nova Kakhovka dam

The Moldovan authorities condemn the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam this morning. The country's President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean wrote on Twitter that the Republic of Moldova is ready to provide necessary assistance to Ukraine to overcome the consequences.