General rehearsal for the European Political Community Summit. Traffic will be restricted on the Chisinau-Bulboaca route

The authorities responsible for the security of the European Political Community Summit are organising a general rehearsal to ensure the smooth running of the international event, which will take place in the Republic of Moldova on 1 June. On Sunday, 14 May, starting at 09:00, for 5 hours, security zones will be set up in Chisinau and traffic will be restricted on some streets in the capital, as well as towards Bulboaca.

Republic of Moldova sends equipment to Ukraine for reconstruction of electricity grids

The Republic of Moldova sends equipment worth over 2.36 million lei to Ukraine. The decision was taken today by the Government. Energy Minister Victor Parlicov said the request was made by the Kiev authorities.

The Constitutional Court examines the Government's complaint on the outlawing of the "Șor" political party

The judges of the Constitutional Court are examining today the Government's application for the outlawing of the political party "Șor". The High Court will decide whether the political party led by Ilan Șor, sentenced to 15 years in prison, is legal or not. The hearing began at 10:00 and is being held with only the parties present.

Message of President Maia Sandu on the occasion of Europe Day: the Republic of Moldova will strengthen and enrich the European Union

The Republic of Moldova will enrich and strengthen the European Union, says President Maia Sandu in her Europe Day message. The head of state expresses hope that the time will come when the Republic of Moldova will celebrate this day as a member of the European Union.

EU Ambassador's message on Europe Day: "The European Union is and will always be there for Moldova, for a successful country"

The Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova, Jānis Mažeiks, sent a message to mark Europe Day.

"Celebrating Europe together" // The Botanic Garden opens its doors wide for children and their parents. What surprises await them

The Botanical Garden in Chisinau is opening its doors wide for all those who want to spend hours in the fresh air and participate in children's activities. On the occasion of Europe Day on 9 May, the government is organising a children's programme "Celebrating Europe together".

LIVE // Laying of flowers at the "Mother of Sorrows" monument

President Maia Sandu, Speaker of Parliament Igor Grosu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean lay flowers at the "Mother of Sorrows" monument.

On Europe Day, an exceptional concert will take place in Chisinau

"Together Stronger". This is the message of this year's Europe Day. On this occasion, the ambassador of the European Union in the Republic of Moldova, Jānis Mažeiks, together with the band Zdob and Zdub, invites all citizens to visit the European City, which will take place on 13 May in Chisinau and on May 20 in Leova. European cuisine will be organised. Also, a series of cultural and interactive activities will be held, including for children.

Traffic through the Stânca crossing point will be affected on May 8, the Romanian Border Police

Traffic between Romania and the Republic of Moldova through the Stânca border crossing point will be affected on Monday, May 8, by the maintenance works on the Stânca-Costești storage dam, announced the representatives of the Territorial Service of the Border Police Botoșani, quoted by Radio Romania News.

SIS: More than 2,000 files on political repression and crimes during the Soviet period to be made public

Information on gross violations of human rights admitted during the Soviet period on the current territory of the Republic of Moldova will be made available to the public, the Information and Security Service (SIS) says. More than 2,000 files stored in the SIS special state repository will be handed over to the National Archives Agency. An agreement to this effect has been signed by the directors of the two institutions.

The Oncology Institute has received a new consignment of medical equipment and medicines for children and adult cancer patients from the IOM

State-of-the-art technologies for several wards at the Oncological Institute in Chisinau. This includes equipment and medicines for the treatment of oncological diseases, which will also benefit Ukrainian refugees. According to data provided by the institution's administration, since the beginning of the war in the neighbouring country, more than 600 people with oncological diseases have received the necessary assistance in the Republic of Moldova.

PHOTO Preparations continue for the European Political Community Summit: a hostage release exercise was simulated

Preparations for the European Political Community Summit on 1 June are in full swing. Several explosions were heard today in the Ciocana sector of the capital, and the security forces intervened with the Black Hawk helicopter on the roof of a deserted building. Moldovan and Polish police officers simulated an exercise to free several hostages.