Ukraine and France marked Victory Day in the war against Nazi Germany

Today, France marks Victory Day in the war against Nazi Germany. Emmanuel Macron followed tradition and went to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Ukraine adopted the Western practice and today commemorates the fallen heroes of the Second World War in the same way. The May 8,9 discrepancy is also due to the time zone difference, when the act of capitulation came into effect. It was past midnight in Moscow.

Ukraine air attack on Belgorod injures 8, governor says

A Ukrainian air attack on Russia's Belgorod region injured eight people and damaged scores of residential buildings and cars, the governor of the region bordering with Ukraine said on Thursday, Reuters reports.

Parliament building in Chisinau, illuminated in the colors of the European flag

For a few hours, on Wednesday evening, the Parliament building will be illuminated in the colors of the European Union flag. The action is organized in the context of May 9, when the 27 states of the European Union, as well as our country, celebrate peace and unity in Europe.

Ceasefire Talks Resume Amid Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis

Battles and bombardments ensued on the outskirts of Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip, while Israel announced the reopening of the Kerem Shalom crossing point for aid.

Ukraine Mobilises Prisoners for War

The Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada) passed a bill on May 8, in its second reading, allowing the mobilisation of prisoners convicted of minor crimes into the military.

Romania Eyes Patriot Missiles for Ukraine's Defence

President Klaus Iohannis of Romania announced on Tuesday his openness to discussions regarding the possibility of sending a Patriot missile system to Ukraine.

Moldova Rehires Laid-Off Disability Carers

More than 500 personal assistants who were laid off by the Chisinau City Hall have been rehired by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection (MMPS).

Protect Infants: Europe Urges Whooping Cough Vaccination

European countries have reported a tenfold increase in whooping cough cases in 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, compared to the previous two years, according to Reuters.

Moldova Media: Fact Check - Fake News on Licences

The Moldovan government refutes claims that eight media outlets, including GRT, the public television station in Gagauzia, are on the verge of losing their broadcasting licences.

Chișinău Court Judges Resign Amid Vetting Concerns

The 20 judges of the Chișinău Court of Appeal, including its president, Ilie Chirtoacă, have tendered their resignations, purportedly to avoid the vetting process.

Politics or Performance? Moldova's Eurovision Journey

Moldova's Eurovision representative, Natalia Barbu, addressed the media after failing to qualify for the competition's final.

Dortmund Crush PSG to Reach Champions League Final

Borussia Dortmund secured a dominant 1-0 away victory over Paris Saint-Germain, replicating their first-leg win by the same scoreline.