"European Moldova" // Maia Sandu at the National Assembly: we came to say clearly - Moldova's place is in the EU

Moldovan President Maia Sandu greeted thousands of citizens gathered today at the National Assembly in Chisinau and other European cities. The head of state said that today the voice of the people of the Republic of Moldova is a common one. "We have come to say loudly, confidently and proudly - Moldovans are Europeans! Moldova's place is in the European Union," said Maia Sandu.

LIVE // "European Moldova" // Roberta Metsola: "Moldova is Europe!"

The "European Moldova" National Assembly is taking place in the center of the capital and in 33 other cities across Europe. Citizens from various regions of the country are coming to declare their support for the European integration of the Republic of Moldova. The event is expected to be significant, with tens of thousands of people expected to participate. As a special guest at this assembly, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is attending. The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, who initiated this assembly and previously stated that the event would be non-political, will address the citizens. Representatives of local authorities and various professions in the Republic of Moldova will take the stage to deliver messages of European integration.

The "European Moldova" National Assembly will take place in Chișinău and in 33 other cities across Europe

The "European Moldova" National Assembly will take place today in the Great National Assembly Square (PMAN) in Chișinău, as well as in 33 other cities across Europe. The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, will participate in the event and deliver a speech. The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, will also deliver a message

Mazeiks: The "European Moldova" Assembly will prove if the Republic of Moldova truly desires to integrate into the EU

The "European Moldova" Assembly, which will take place today in Chișinău, will serve as a test to determine whether the Republic of Moldova genuinely desires to integrate into the European Union, stated Janis Mazeiks, the Ambassador of the European Union to Chișinău, in an interview with Radio Moldova. According to the official, a strong message conveyed by the European Union to our country is the presence of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, at this event.

"European Moldova" // Igor Grosu: I am confident that we will succeed, we will show the predominantly European face of the citizens

Today, the Republic of Moldova will succeed in demonstrating, through the mobilisation of its citizens, that it is part of the European family, of a civilised space, stated Igor Grosu, the President of the Parliament, in an interview with Radio Moldova, referring to the National Assembly "European Moldova" that will take place in the centre of the capital, as well as outside the country.

Border Police have banned entry into the Republic of Moldova for 39 individuals

The General Inspectorate of Border Police announces that it has prohibited the entry into the Republic of Moldova for 39 individuals on May 20. In total, at the border crossing points, the flow of individuals amounted to 55,303 crossings, with a higher number recorded in the outbound direction from the Republic of Moldova - 28,925 crossings.

Sudan ceasefire agreement: Fighting to be suspended for a week

Representatives of the Sudanese army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and paramilitaries from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, have agreed to a week-long ceasefire starting Monday, the United States and Saudi Arabia announced Saturday in a joint statement, Digi24.ro reports.

Georgian Airways resumed direct flights to Russia on Saturday

Large-scale protests in Tbilisi after flights between Russia and Georgia were resumed. The first race, which landed in the Georgian capital after a four-year hiatus, was greeted by protesters with signs reading: "You are not welcome!".

Russia’s Prigozhin claims capture of Bakhmut, Ukraine says fighting goes on

The chief of the Russian private military group Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, claimed Saturday that his forces have taken complete control of the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut after months of brutal fighting, CNN reports.

G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine

The Group of Seven wealthy democracies united Saturday in urging China to pressure its strategic partner Russia to end its war on Ukraine, AP reports.

Secretaries General of Parliament of the Eastern Partnership Countries come to Chisinau: Purpose of the visit

The general secretaries of the Parliament of the Eastern Partnership countries will meet in Chisinau, between May 22-23, to participate in a round table. During the event, officials from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova will exchange best practices.

Simona Halep, former world No 1, hit with second anti-doping charge

Simona Halep, the two-time grand slam champion and former world No 1, has been charged with a second anti-doping rule violation while provisionally suspended following a positive doping test last year, The Guardian reports.