Exports from the Transnistrian region to the EU increased by about 81% in the first three months of the year

In the first three months of 2024, the share of exports from the Transnistrian region to the European Union reached about 81%, and that of imports constituted 56%. The statistical data were presented by the European Integration Office in the context of Europe Day. According to the source, in 2023, the exports of economic agents from the Transnistrian region to the countries of the EU bloc constituted over 70 percent, which is a 20% increase compared to 2019.

Israel strikes eastern Rafah as ceasefire talks end with no deal

Israeli forces bombarded areas of Rafah on Thursday (9 May), Palestinian residents said, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed US President Joe Biden’s threat to withhold weapons from Israel if it assaults the southern Gaza city, Reuters reports..

Putin reappoints Mishustin as Russia’s prime minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as the country’s prime minister after the previous stint on the job during which the low-key technocrat has shown a distinct lack of political ambitions, AP reports.

Eurovision 2024 second semi-final: who are the ten finalist countries

On the evening of May 9, the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 took place, during which 16 countries fought for a place in the final stage of the music competition.

Man shoots two officers in Paris police station

Two police officers were shot Thursday evening in a Paris police station, according to police sources, Xinhua agency reports.

Investors, called to explore the potential of the Republic of Moldova. Dorin Recean: "We aim to be the friendliest state for business in the EU"

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Dorin Recean, participated, today, May 9, in the 10th edition of the Investment Conference from Central and Eastern Europe, hosted by Romania. The Prime Minister invited investors to explore the economic potential of the Republic of Moldova, noting the actions taken by the Government to create a favorable investment climate. The Prime Minister said that the Republic of Moldova aims to become, by 2030, "the friendliest state for business" in the European Union.

Phone conversation between Maia Sandu and Volodymyr Zelenski // The President confirmed the presence at the first Peace Summit for Ukraine

President Maia Sandu has confirmed her presence at the first Peace Summit for Ukraine, which will take place in Switzerland, in less than a month, announced the leader of Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky. The official expressed hope that this event would open "the way for peace". In a phone call that he had, on May 9, with the leader from Chisinau, Maia Sandu, the Ukrainian president, mentioned that the main topic addressed was "our integration into the EU".

Parade in Moscow // Putin threatened the West with strategic nuclear forces

In recent days Russia has accused Western nations, including the UK and France, of threatening Russia. President Emmanuel Macron has not ruled out sending ground troops to Ukraine, BBC reports.

List of countries that will perform in Eurovision 2024 second semi-final

Tonight in Malmö, Sweden, the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 takes place. The representatives of Malta, Albania, Greece, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Austria, Denmark, Armenia, Latvia, San Marino, Georgia, Belgium, Estonia, Israel, Norway and the Netherlands will perform on stage.

Lithuania defends banning Russian and Belarusian observers from monitoring its presidential election

Lithuania defended Wednesday the decision not to allow Russian and Belarusian observers to monitor its upcoming presidential election, accusing both countries of spearheading campaigns that “pose a threat to our national security”, AP reports.

LIVE Inauguration of the "European City" in the center of Chisinau

The European City is inaugurated in the Great National Assembly Square, where several festive events dedicated to Europe Day will take place throughout the day.

Johannes Hahn: Moldova could become a member state of the EU before 2030

The Republic of Moldova could become a member of the European Union earlier than 2030, said the European official, but now it is important for the member states to start actual negotiations with our country, said European Commissioner Johannes Hahn.