Maia Sandu congratulates Roberta Metsola, re-elected as President of the EP: We appreciate the unwavering support for the Republic of Moldova

The President of the Republic of Moldova sent a congratulatory message to Roberta Metsola, recently re-elected as President of the European Parliament. Metsola obtained a new mandate reaffirming her commitment to European values and to supporting partner countries, including the Republic of Moldova.

Roberta Metsola, re-elected President of the European Parliament: "I will not disappoint you"

Roberta Metsola has been re-elected president of the European Parliament for the next two years and a half, marking the beginning of the 10th legislature in Strasbourg, Euronews reports.

Zelensky says he 'is not afraid' of Trump's potential presidency

Ukraine is ready to cooperate with the Republican Party if Donald Trump is elected as the U.S. president, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a press conference in Kyiv on July 15, reports The Kiyv Independent.

Deputy Prime Minister Cristina Gherasimov, in Kyiv: "We will continue to support Ukraine to resist and to repel aggression"

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine continue to act together in the European integration process. The chief negotiator of our country, Cristina Gherasimov, went to Kiev, where she met with the chief negotiator of Ukraine, Olga Stefanișina.

Romania approves bear cull increase

Romania's parliament on Monday approved the culling of almost 500 bears this year in a bid to avoid attacks on people, DW reports.

France: Failure to agree on new PM puts leftwing coalition in ‘stalemate’

The leftwing coalition that won most seats in France’s snap general election is facing division after its leading party said it was suspending negotiations with the others over a failure to agree on a prime minister, reports The Guardian.

Republicans formally name Trump their presidential nominee

Two days after an assassination attempt, Donald Trump was named the Republican candidate for the US presidency at the party's convention that began on Monday, July 15, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Trump will have to officially accept his nomination on July 18, DW notes.

Dorin Recean wished success to the athletes who will represent the Republic of Moldova at the Olympic Games: "You are the best"

26 athletes from the Republic of Moldova will participate this year in the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. They will compete in ten sporting events. The Olympic team was presented today, July 15, in an event attended by the country's leadership. Prime Minister Dorin Recean congratulated the athletes and coaches, wishing them success in the competition.

The National Army will receive a new batch of military equipment from the US

The National Army will receive this week a batch of military equipment from the United States of America (USA). It is about 20 HMMWV technical units, the Ministry of Defense announces. The institution warns that, due to the heatwave, military equipment will be transported at night, when temperatures are lower and road traffic is freer.

The European Parliament is back in plenary session

The European Parliament is back in session with the newly-elected 720 lawmakers gathering in Strasbourg for the first plenary of the 10th legislature, set to begin on Tuesday, Euronews reports.

Easier access to the electronic signature for citizens of the Republic of Moldova

Citizens from the districts will get electronic signatures without traveling to Chisinau. The Information Technology and Cyber Security Service and the Public Services Agency have announced that they are expanding the methods of obtaining electronic signature creation devices. A pilot project is launched at two multifunctional centers in Chisinau, and from today until August 28 it will be extended throughout the country.

"I’m supposed to be dead": Trump about shooting

Former President Donald Trump has reflected on surviving his assassination attempt, saying in a new interview with the New York Post: “I’m supposed to be dead.”