Moldova weights lifting SoE following legislative reforms

The Moldovan Parliament is exploring the possibility of lifting the state of emergency (SoE) upon the implementation of specific legislative modifications. These amendments would empower authorities to take decisive action within a robust legal framework, as reported by Radio Moldova.

Ukrainian President Zelenski's diplomatic push in Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski embarked on a diplomatic tour to Washington, responding to the invitation extended by the U.S. President Joe Biden.

Poland embarks on new era with pro-EU Tusk as PM

In a pivotal political shift, Poland's parliament elected former European Council President Donald Tusk as Prime Minister on Monday, ending eight years of nationalist rule and signalling a potential thaw in relations with the European Union, as reported by Reuters.

Uncertainty looms over Ukraine's EU path as Orbán holds keys

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's veto on Ukraine's European Union membership application is facing intensifying pressure from European leaders, following a recent unsuccessful dinner meeting hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.

EU leaders on brink of decision on Ukraine, Moldova accession

EU leaders will convene later this week to decide on whether to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. The decision is expected to be tight, with Hungary potentially wielding a veto over Ukraine's candidacy.

Moldova's Sandu honoured for Pro-European Leadership

Moldovan President Maia Sandu received the "Mihnea Constantinescu - Leadership based on values" award at the 13th Aspen Leadership Awards Gala, held last Friday.

Ukraine warns of "high cost" of delaying EU accession

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has issued a stark warning to the European Union, stating that a failure to open accession talks with his country would have "disastrous consequences" not only for Ukraine, but also for the bloc as a whole.

Germany hosts largest number of Ukrainian refugees in EU

New data from Eurostat reveals a significant increase in the number of non-EU citizens granted temporary protection status in European Union countries following the conflict in Ukraine.

Moldova takes step towards energy independence

Moldova and Romania have taken a major step towards energy independence and integration with the European Union by signing a memorandum of understanding on the development of strategic energy infrastructure projects.

Scholz calls for European unity in support of Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged his European partners on Monday to send a "message" of unity to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding support for Ukraine.

Strike threat over proposed hospital merger in Chisinau

Employees of the Dermatology and Communicable Diseases Hospital (SDMC) in Chisinau, Moldova, are threatening to strike over the Ministry of Health's proposed merger of their institution with the Toma Ciorbă Infectious Diseases Clinic Hospital.

November inflation rate drops to 5.5%

Moldova's National Bureau of Statistics reports a continued downward trend in inflation, with the annual rate falling to 5.5% in November 2023. This represents a decrease of over 29 percentage points since October 2022, when inflation peaked at 34.6%.