The General Affairs Council welcomes the "substantial" progress of the Republic of Moldova in fulfilling its objectives of candidate

The General Affairs Council (GAC) welcomes the "substantial" progress that the Republic of Moldova has made in fulfilling the objectives underlying its candidate status, despite the challenges generated by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and hybrid actions against Moldova itself. The subject of EU enlargement was discussed in Brussels on December 12.

European Parliament asks the EU Council to start accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine

The European Parliament asks the European Council to decide, during the December 14-15 meeting, the start of accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. A resolution was adopted today with a large majority: 468 MPs voted in favor, 99 were against and 58 MPs abstained. The announcement was made by MEP Siegfried Muresan, on his Facebook page.

VIDEO// Ukrainian president Zelensky on surprise visit to Norway

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Norway on Wednesday in a previously unannounced visit, the Norwegian government said in a statement, Reuters reports.

Siegfried Muresan asks the Council of the European Union to start accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine

Romanian MEP Siegfried Mureșan asked the Council of the European Union to decide this week to start accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. According to the official, the two states have managed to implement the recommendations made by the European Commission and have made remarkable progress in terms of their European integration.

UN General Assembly votes to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, in a rebuke to the United States which has repeatedly blocked ceasefire calls in the UN’s Security Council, CNN reports.

Railway infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova will be modernised with the EU support

The Railways of the Republic of Moldova will be modernized and repaired with the support of the European Union. According to a statement issued by the Parliament, the European Investment Bank (EIB) will grant our country a loan of 41.2 million euros, and the European Union will offer a grant of 12 million euros for the rehabilitation of the railway infrastructure.

Finland partially reopens traffic at the border with the Russian Federation. MAEIE statement

The Finnish authorities announce that the Vaalimaa and Niirala border crossing points on the border with the Russian Federation will be reopened. The decision will come into force starting tomorrow, December 14, and will be valid until January 14, 2024. According to the information, the other border crossing points with Russia remain closed.

"The state will intervene when the security of the Republic of Moldova is threatened." Dorin Recean comments on the decision of the Court of Appeal to annul the decision of the CSE

Through yesterday's decision of the Chisinau Court of Appeal, which annulled the decision of the Commission for Emergency Situations by which all candidates of the Sansa party were removed from the electoral race for the November elections, the magistrates blocked the country's efforts to stop criminal activity, declared the prime Minister Dorin Recean. According to him, the state will intervene every time when the security of the Republic of Moldova is threatened.

Dozens injured in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital

A Russian missile attack targeted Kiev on Wednesday morning, injuring dozens of people, according to the mayor of the Ukrainian capital, reports Agerpres.ro.

Biden tells Ukraine’s Zelensky: Don’t give up hope

US President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky not to give up hope in his country’s fight against Russia’s invasion as the two leaders met in Washington to discuss support for Kyiv, Reuters reports.

Kremlin denies tracking political prisoner Navalny's whereabouts

The Kremlin has denied any knowledge or involvement in the disappearance of prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who vanished from Colony No. 6 in Melekhov earlier this month.

Government faces strike threat: Moldovan transport sector in turmoil

A brewing conflict between the Moldovan government and transport operators threatens to disrupt the country's transportation network.