The European Commission reached an agreement with 5 countries regarding the import of certain Ukrainian food products

The executive vice-president of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis, announced that an agreement was reached with Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia regarding the import of certain Ukrainian food products, which the five member countries had vetoed, reports Rador.

Vegas Golden Knights qualify for Stanley Cup quarterfinals

The Vegas Golden Knights are the first team to qualify for the Stanley Cup quarterfinals! The Vegas team advanced to the next round, knocking the Winnipeg Jets out of the competition. In their fifth game, the Golden Knights won 4-1.

Russia sentenced at the ECtHR for crimes committed during the 2008 conflict in South Ossetia

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has condemned Russia and ordered it to pay Georgia compensation of around €130 million for crimes committed during the conflict in South Ossetia in 2008.

"It will help save financial resources". Parliament voted to denounce the agreements on the work of "MIR" television

The agreements on the creation and activity of the Interstate Television Company "MIR" has been denounced. A bill providing for this was voted by 55 MPs.

Russian Ambassador to our country will be summoned again to the Foreign Ministry

The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Moldova, Oleg Vasnetsov, will be summoned again to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, the Chisinau-based institution announces. This time, the diplomat will be asked to explain the statements made by the Russian Security Council's Deputy Chairman, Dmitry Medvedev.

Elections in Gagauzia: CEC approved the final version of the ballot papers

The more than 90 thousand ballot papers needed for the elections of the Bashkan of Gagauz Autonomy and two deputies to the People's Assembly were printed today at a printing house in Chisinau. The process is supervised by members of the Comrat Electoral Commission and employees of the Intelligence and Security Service.

The Republic of Moldova has been invited to join the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism

The Republic of Moldova has been invited to join the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism. During a visit, the European High Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, offered Interior Minister Ana Revenco the path towards joining the mechanism. Thus, Moldovan firefighters and rescuers are entering the final phase of preparation to join international cooperation in the field of disaster and risk prevention.

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.

Magistrates gathered at the General Assembly of Judges: Anatolie Turcan removed as chairman of the meeting

Magistrates met today at the General Assembly of Judges, where they will continue the debates on the election of the members of the Superior Council of Magistrates. The interim president of the SJC, Nina Cernat, said the meeting was deliberative. The Minister of Justice, Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, will also attend the event.

European High Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič undertakes a working visit to the Republic of Moldova

The European High Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is undertaking a working visit to the Republic of Moldova, where he will hold bilateral meetings with representatives of the Chisinau authorities, the Ministry of Interior Affairs (MAI) announces.

Former Romanian senator Cristian Rizea, convicted in Romania, extradited from Moldova

Cristian Rizea, convicted in Romania, has been declared an undesirable person on the territory of the Republic of Moldova for a period of 15 years, the General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) announced. The source notes that the foreigner was removed under escort from the national territory. The authorities of the neighbouring country confirm that they have taken him in.

Led by two defectors, the NATO flag was trampled by a group of people

The NATO flag was trampled by a group of people, right in front of the NATO Information Centre in Chisinau. In the controversial pictures, which appeared on several social media, a group of people can be seen, led by the unaffiliated MPs Alexandr Nesterovschi and Irina Lozovan.