Dorin Recean: The Republic of Moldova can become a member of the EU by 2030

The Republic of Moldova can become a member of the European Union (EU) until 2030. This is what Prime Minister Dorin Recean declared at the beginning of the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. Moreover, the prime minister said that there are chapters on which the authorities have to work in the coming years.

Olympic flame reaches the Council of Europe

The Council of Europe, in the presence of its current Secretary General, Marija Pejčinović Burić, received today the Olympic flame for the Paris Summer Olympic Games. The bearer of the Olympic torch was welcomed by the president of the Parliamentary Assembly, Theodoros Rousopoulos.

European Council meets in Brussels on Thursday to decide on key functions

Ursula von der Leyen will most likely be the head of the European Commission for another five years, but she does not have the support of Italy and Hungary. The heads of state and government in the Union appoint the president of the Commission, and the Parliament approves the proposal. Tomorrow, the European Council meets in Brussels to decide on key functions. Germany, Portugal and Estonia should take over the leadership of the most important institutions.

Ukrainian cereals transiting the territory of the Republic of Moldova will continue to be exempted from ANSA control

Cereals from Ukraine, which are transported in transit on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, will continue to be exempt from the control of the National Food Safety Agency. The report on a draft law providing for this was examined at today's meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and the Food Industry. This exemption will apply until the current September 14.

Maia Sandu congratulates Mark Rutte, nominated for NATO's next secretary-general: "We value our long-term partnership"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, congratulated Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, after he was officially nominated to the position of Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance. The head of state appreciated, in a post on social networks, the partnership of the Republic of Moldova with NATO.

Driving licenses issued in the Republic of Moldova and in the Hellenic Republic will be mutually recognized

Driving licenses issued in the Republic of Moldova and in the Hellenic Republic will be mutually recognized. An agreement to this effect was approved today, June 26, by the Executive.

LIVE: Cabinet of Ministers meets in session

The Cabinet of Ministers meets today, June 26, in session. In all, there are 20 topics on the agenda.

Poll: 70% of Moldovans believe that their rights are not respected

In the Republic of Moldova, there is a degree of rejection towards people with disabilities, LGBT people, those infected with HIV, as well as towards refugees, reveals a study on perceptions and attitudes towards equality for 2024.

Former Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu, after the EU started accession negotiations: "There is a lot of work in all areas"

The Republic of Moldova is to align its national legislation with the European one in 35 areas, and this will take time, claims former Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu in the context of the official launch of accession negotiations. In the same vein, MEP Eugen Tomac expressed his commitment to supporting the progress of the Republic of Moldova in the relationship with the member countries. The experts' opinions were expressed in a special edition of the "In context" show.

Evan Gershkovich appears in glass cage as espionage trial begins in Russia

Evan Gershkovich, the first American journalist to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War, went on trial Wednesday, appearing in a Russian courtroom’s glass cage with his head recently shaved, CNN reports.

Heavy snowfall in Italy in summer. Explanation of meteorologists

Snow in the middle of summer in Italy. The weather has gone crazy in the Dolomites in the Passo dello Stelvio region. The temperatures dropped suddenly, and the locals were shocked by the weather phenomenon.

Russia, Ukraine exchange 90 prisoners each

Russia said on June 25 it had exchanged 90 captive soldiers for an equal number of Ukrainian soldiers in a deal mediated by the United Arab Emirates, RFE reports.