"Preparations are underway." Ukraine wants to ban all imports from the Republic of Moldova

The Ukrainian government is preparing a resolution to ban Moldovan imports. The announcement was made by Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture, Trade Representative of Ukraine Taras Kachka, quoted by Ukrainskaia Pravda.

Maia Sandu, after the coronation of Charles III: "Moldova sends warm wishes for a prosperous reign, full of happiness and health"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, came with a congratulatory message to King Charles III after his coronation. The head of state attended the coronation ceremony of His Majesty King Charles III together with about 100 heads of state, including sitting monarchs.

U.S. prepares $500 million in aid to arm Taiwan

US President Joe Biden's administration plans to send $500 million in aid to Taiwan to arm the country, using the same emergency prerogative used more than 35 times for Ukraine, a source familiar with the plan said Friday, Agerpres reports.

Maia Sandu, interview for Financial Times: Moldovans live in peace today only thanks to Ukraine's armed forces

Moscow is trying to rebuild the Soviet Union and control the Republic of Moldova, President Maia Sandu told the Financial Times,, writes newsmaker.md. The head of state claims that Moldovans live in peace today only thanks to Ukraine's armed forces, which are "courageously" defending their country. Otherwise, Russia would not have stopped at the border, but would have invaded Moldova.

Energocom holds in stock natural gas in volume about 10% of the annual consumption of the Republic of Moldova

Energocom still has in stock about 150 million cubic metres of natural gas out of the total of 600 million purchased in 2022 for the cold period of the year. The remaining gas in stock constitutes about 10 percent of the resources consumed during the cold period of the year, Energocom representatives said today.

MPs from the Republic of Moldova and Romania signed a joint resolution in support of economic agents on both sides of the Prut

The Committee on Economy, Budget and Finance of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and the Committee on Transport and Infrastructure of the Senate of Romania adopted in Chisinau a joint resolution committing to intensify their cooperation to modernise legislation and support economic agents in our countries.

Wagner group leader accuses Moscow Defense Ministry of leaving Russian fighters without ammunition

The leader of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has accused Russia's defence minister and chief of staff of leaving his men without ammunition in a video message and showed the bodies of dozens of fighters who were allegedly killed during fighting in Bahmut.

Igor Grosu: "Very soon we will announce the PAS candidate for Chisinau City Hall"

In the near future, the Action and Solidarity Party will announce its candidate for the post of Chisinau mayor. This is according to PAS leader Igor Grosu, who refused to comment on rumours that MP Lilian Carp would be the PAS candidate for the municipal leadership, reports IPN.

MP Marina Tauber placed under house arrest for 20 days

MP Marina Tauber has been placed under house arrest for 20 days, starting May 1, after being detained at Chisinau International Airport. A decision to this effect was taken this evening by the magistrates of the Chisinau Ciocana Court. The measure was applied following the prosecutors' request to replace the preventive measure of judicial control with house arrest.

Nine years since the establishment of the visa liberalisation regime with the EU for Moldovans. How many people have travelled to Europe

Today marks 9 years since the introduction of the visa liberalisation regime with the EU for Moldovan citizens. During this period, more than 2.4 million Moldovans have travelled to Europe, having the opportunity to meet their friends and families or to visit tourist sites in the countries concerned.

IMF disburses 98 million for Moldova

The Republic of Moldova can access about $96 million from the International Monetary Fund, after the IMF's board of executive directors completed its third review of the programme. The money will be disbursed as budget support, an IMF press release said.

Ilan Șor is no longer a member of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. Reaction of the "Șor" Party

The draft resolution establishing that Ilan Șor has ceased to be a member of Parliament was voted by 56 MPs. Ilan Șor is thus no longer a member of the Moldovan Parliament.