LIVE Maia Sandu holds a press conference on the organization of the European Political Community Summit in Chisinau

President Maia Sandu holds a press conference on the organisation of the European Political Community Summit in Chisinau

A representative of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Moldova declared persona non grata

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MFAEI) summoned an hour ago the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Vasnetsov. He was informed about the inappropriate behaviour of two Russian diplomats towards the Moldovan authorities. At the same time, the MFAEI informs that it has declared a representative of the Russian Embassy in Chisinau persona non grata on the territory of our country, and he is obliged to leave the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

Foreign ambassadors accredited in our country sent good wishes to Moldovans on Easter holidays

Representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Chisinau came with congratulatory messages for Moldovans on the occasion of Easter holidays. They wished people happy holidays, joy and peace.

Ukraine criticises Poland's decision to block agricultural products. Hungary joins the ban

Ukraine has criticised the Polish government's decision to ban imports of Ukrainian agricultural goods, including products destined for other countries, saying it violated a previous agreement between the two countries, Politico reports.

"The light of justice will shine": Zelensky congratulated Ukrainians on Easter

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky congratulated Ukrainians on Easter and drew a parallel between the resurrection of Christ and the revival of Ukraine, Unian reports.

Christ is Risen! Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter today

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter today - the feast of light and joy, considered the greatest feast of Christianity, signifying the Resurrection of the Lord. The Easter celebrations last for three days.

Massive rocket attack on Sloviansk: There are dead and wounded

Russian missiles hit residential buildings in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk on Friday. At least nine people lost their lives, 21 were wounded, and the blocks turned into slabs of metal and concrete, Reuters reports.

Dorin Recean urges ministers and citizens to participate in the "European Moldova" Assembly: "We are a people who know what we want"

Prime Minister Dorin Recean urged ministers and citizens to participate in the "European Moldova" Assembly, an initiative launched by President Maia Sandu. At the beginning of today's Cabinet meeting, Dorin Recean said that this is necessary to demonstrate that our country wants peace.

The Cabinet of Ministers meets today. Items included on the agenda

Today, the cabinet of ministers is expected to approve several draft laws, including on the selection and evaluation of the performance of judges, the Programme to Promote and Ensure Equality between Women and Men for the years 2023-2027, as well as the organisation of children's and teenagers' rest during the summer season.

Moldovan president received letters of accreditation from two ambassadors

The President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu received today the letters of accreditation from His Excellency Fred Duijn, the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, based in Chisinau, and His Excellency Atayew Toyly, the ambassador of Turkmenistan, residing in Kiev.

Maia Sandu: "Our duty is to avenge the deaths and torture of young people on April 7 through a true justice reform"

The Republic of Moldova deserves a justice that serves the people and our country will have such a justice. This was announced by the head of state, Maia Sandu, in the context of the 14th anniversary of the protests of April 7, 2009. In a post on Facebook, the president claims that the authorities will continue the reforms initiated to build a European state.

Igor Grosu: Lithuania ready to help Moldova on its European integration path

The Republic of Moldova and Lithuania will cooperate in several areas such as combating disinformation and fake news, strengthening the defence capabilities of relevant institutions. The announcement was made by the head of the legislature, Igor Grosu, following a meeting with Seimas chair Viktorija Čmilyté-Nielsen. The official in Chisinau was assured that Lithuania is ready to help us on our path to European integration.