North Korea says spy satellite launch successful

A rocket carrying the satellite blasted off Tuesday night from North Phyongan province and "accurately put the reconnaissance satellite 'Malligyong-1' on its orbit", state-run news agency KCNA reported.

Israel, Hamas agree 4-day truce for hostage release and aid into Gaza

Israel green-lit a deal on Wednesday to release some hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a four-day truce in Gaza, Euronews reports.

Maia Sandu, in Kiev: "Another wave of EU expansion represents an investment in the continent's security"

The expansion of the European Union would mean proof of the Union's unwavering commitment to peace, and the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are determined to work hard to join the EU bloc. The statement was made by Maia Sandu in Kiev, during a press conference held alongside her Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the President of the European Council, Charles Michel.

Netanyahu and Hamas chief say agreement on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release is close

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "we are making progress" in freeing the hostages kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 and taken to Gaza. The leader of Hamas previously said the group was close to reaching a "ceasefire agreement" with Israel, raising hopes of a pause in hostilities that could lead to the release of the hostages, writes the BBC.

Maia Sandu and Volodymyr Zelenski discussed bilateral cooperation and EU accession in Kyiv

Bilateral cooperation, including increasing energy security and investments in Moldova's roads and railways, were some of the topics discussed in Kyiv by head of state Maia Sandu and her Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenski. The president wrote on her Facebook page that she had a productive discussion with the leader from Kiev, underlining the two countries' commitment to freedom and the common future in the EU.

Italy will grant the Republic of Moldova 10 million euros to compensate energy bills

The Italian government will contribute 10 million euros to compensate the energy expenses of the most vulnerable households in the current heating season and to support households and public institutions to become energy efficient, the Ministry of Energy announces. An agreement to this effect was signed today at the Government, by the Italian ambassador, Lorenzo Tomassoni, and the UNDP Resident Representative in the Republic of Moldova, Daniela Gasparikova.

Raids in Comrat and Taraclia districts in a case of illegal migration. Employees of the Ministry of the Interior are also targeted

This morning, the law enforcement officers raided the homes of several people, including MAI employees, in Comrat and Taraclia districts, informs the Internal Protection and Anti-corruption Service (SPIA) of the MAI. They are suspected of creating an organized criminal group specializing in the illegal migration of Ukrainian men from their country of origin to EU countries.

Charles Michel on a visit to Kiev for the Maidan anniversary

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, arrived on Tuesday in an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital Kiev, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the beginning of the pro-European Maidan protest movement, reports AFP.

US approves $100 million in military aid to Ukraine

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged further American support for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday, November 20, to stem concerns that help from its biggest ally could waver. The United States has provided over $40 billion in security aid to Ukraine since Russia's invasion and pledged to back Kyiv for "as long as it takes" but opposition from hardline Republicans has raised doubts about the future of US assistance, Le Monde reports.

Maia Sandu, together with Volodimir and Olena Zelenski, paid tribute to the victims of the Revolution of Dignity, in Kiev

On the Dignity and Freedom Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska paid tribute to activists who died during the Revolution of Dignity. The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, also participated in the event, the Ukrainian Presidency announces. At the same time, in Kiev, the head of state will have discussions with the president of Ukraine and the president of the European Council about the next steps in the European path.

Red Cross president meets with Hamas leader in Qatar

The International Red Cross president travelled to Qatar on Monday to meet with the leader of Palestinian group Hamas to "advance humanitarian issues" related to the group's conflict with Israel, the Geneva-based body said in a statement, Reuters reports.

Igor Grosu pays an official visit to Vienna

The Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, is making an official visit to the Republic of Austria, between November 21-23, 2023, at the invitation of his Austrian counterpart.