European Council Summit // Roberta Metsola: The Republic of Moldova worked very well. It will be a decision based on merit and respect

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, encourages the start of EU accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. During a press conference, the head of the European Parliament mentioned that our country and Ukraine are in difficult circumstances, and the next step is to start accession negotiations. Metsola said that the Republic of Moldova worked very well on reforms, and the decision to be taken by the European Council is based on merit and respect.

A “real risk” that Putin will not stop at Ukraine, warns NATO chief

In the event of Russia’s victory in Ukraine, there is a “real risk” that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop there, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Thursday in Brussels

Zelenskiy asks EU leaders not to "give a victory" to the Russian president

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on on Thursday the leaders of the European Union states, gathered in Brussels, to allow the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin would exploit any failure on their part, reports AFP and Agerpres.

Nicu Popescu, phone discussion with the new Foreign Minister of Poland about the support for the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU

Bilateral relations between the Republic of Moldova and Poland, as well as support for our country's objective in the process of joining the European Union, were the topics discussed by the head of diplomacy from Chisinau, Nicu Popescu, with the new Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski.

The Republic of Moldova will sign a loan agreement with the EIB for the repair of a railway segment

On Friday, December 15, a new Agreement will be signed between the Republic of Moldova and the European Investment Bank, said European Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean at a meeting with journalists from the Republic of Moldova.

President of Hungary: the EU is "not in a position" to launch accession negotiations with Ukraine

Leaders of the European Union are gathering today in Brussels for a two-day summit where the future of the bloc's Ukraine policy will be defined, Euronews reports.

Bourges to be the European Capital of Culture 2028 in France

The chairperson of the European Capitals of Culture expert panel announced that the city of Bourges has been recommended for the European Capital of Culture 2028 title in France, reads a press release of the European Commission.

Putin tells Russia his war objectives are unchanged

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Russians that peace with Ukraine will only take place "when we achieve our objectives". He is holding his first major news conference since he launched his first full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, BBC reports.

Another hostage with dual citizenship, Israeli and Romanian, died in the Gaza Strip

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania announced on Thursday the death of another person with dual citizenship, Israeli and Romanian, held hostage in the Gaza Strip.

"The Moldova Project" Public Association starts the campaign to support vulnerable families in our country

Annually, about 200 families from 37 villages in the Republic of Moldova benefit from the multidimensional support of “The Moldova Project” team. This project supports vulnerable families in various localities, by identifying long-term solutions to their problems, so that they can build a more secure and independent life. Marina Afanas, communication specialist of "The Moldova Project" and Nicolae Smîntînă, project coordinator tell us about the campaign this year.

US expressed 'concerns' to Israel over civilian casualties: W.House

Biden's comments on Tuesday were his strongest criticism yet after resolutely standing up for Israel's right to defend itself after the October 7 attacks by Hamas, AFP reports.

Azerbaijani Ambassador to Chisinau, Gudsi Osmanov, decorated with the "Order of Honor" by President Maia Sandu

The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Chisinau, Gudsi Osmanov, who is ending his diplomatic mission in our country, was decorated with the "Order of Honor" by President Maia Sandu. The distinction was given for the effort made to strengthen relations between Chisinau and Baku, as well as for supporting the Republic of Moldova during the crisis.