New Russian missile attack on Kiev region. Zelenski: Russia will not succeed in taking peace from Ukraine

Air defence systems went into action in the early hours of Monday morning after another series of Russian missile attacks in the Kiev region, local authorities said, according to Reuters and The Guardian. Emergency services issued air raid alerts across Ukraine.

Eurovision 2023 // Pasha Parfeni had his first rehearsal on stage in Liverpool. The performer promises a spectacular show

There are still days to go until the first semi-final of the most eagerly awaited music show, Eurovision Song Contest 2023. On 30 April, Pasha Parfeni had his first rehearsal on the big stage at the Liverpool Arena. The performer promises a spectacular show for the evening of 9 May. According to the bookmakers, the Republic of Moldova has a good chance of qualifying for the final.

Two pro-Russian candidates will fight in the second round for the position of Bashkan of Gagauz autonomy

The candidate of the Șor Party, Evghenia Guțul, and Grigorii Uzun, supported by PSRM, will fight in the second round for the position of Bashkan, according to the preliminary results of the local elections released by the Electoral Commission of the Gagauz autonomy. Mihail Savastin and Petr Ianioglo also received the most votes in the elections for deputies to the People's Assembly.

Turkey has closed its airspace to FlyOne

Turkey closed the airspace for the low-cost operator FlyOne from Armenia, a subsidiary of the low-cost airline FlyOne Moldova. The plane on the Paris-Yerevan route made an emergency landing in Chisinau, and later the passengers arrived in Armenia.

Elections in UTA Găgăuzia //Voters’ turnout by 18:00 is 48.6%

UPDATE 18:45: According to the Central Electoral Commission from Comrat, 47,417 people, or 48.6% of people with the right to vote, voted by 18:00. The highest voters’ turnout rate was recorded in the town Cotovskoe - 67.3%, followed by Vulcănești- 52%, Ceadîr-Lunga - 48.7%, and Comrat - 45.6%.

Ukraine says it's wrapping up preparations for counteroffensive

Ukraine is wrapping up preparations for a counteroffensive against Russian forces and is largely ready for it to go ahead, Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said, Reuters reports.

Medvedev sees no point in maintaining diplomatic relations with Poland

Russia sees no sense in maintaining diplomatic relations with Poland as long as anti-Russian forces remain in power, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev wrote on his Twitter page on Saturday.

Residents of UTA Găgăuzia elect their mayor today

Residents of UTA Găgăuzia are expected today at the polls to choose their mayor, as well as deputies from the electoral constituencies of Vulcănești and Cioc-Maidan. During yesterday, the ballots were distributed, printed in three languages: Romanian, Russian and Gagauz, and 65 polling stations were set up in the 26 localities.

Moldova 1 TV celebrates 65 years of activity with a special program

On April 30, Moldova 1 TV celebrates 65 years since its first broadcast. On this occasion, the Sunday edition of the show "Through music in Europe" is dedicated to the National Television that writes its history.

"We can't wait to see him in the Grand Final as well." Pasha Parfeni met Maia Sandu before his flight to Liverpool

The representative of the Republic of Moldova at Eurovision 2023, Pasha Parfeni, had a meeting with the president Maia Sandu, before flying with his team to Liverpool, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, where the music competition will take place. Maia Sandu wished him success and told him that the Moldovans will keep fingers crossed to reach the Grand Final.

A minor from Odesa, staying at a placement center in Chisinau, wanted by the police

The police in Chisinau are looking for a 15-year-old minor, originally from the city of Odesa, who on April 20 left a placement center and never returned.

Apparent drone attack starts fire at Crimea fuel depot

An apparent drone strike started a fire at a fuel storage facility in the Crimean port city of Sevastopol on Saturday, the Moscow-installed governor there said, Reuters reports.