Bogdan Aurescu: The Republic of Moldova could receive $750,000 from NATO funds to strengthen the country's defence system

In addition to Ukraine, NATO must support other vulnerable partners in the region, including the Republic of Moldova, which is the target of Russia's destabilising actions. The statement was made by Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu, who is attending the NATO ministerial meeting in Brussels. Aurescu also announced that our country could receive $750,000 in NATO funds to strengthen the country's defence system.

European Commission allocates €50 million to Moldova to support reforms and urgent needs

The European Commission is allocating Moldova the second €50 million tranche of macro-financial support, the European institution announces. The Commission notes that this aid is an important support from the EU for one of the countries most affected by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

Snow in the north and west of the country: drivers are urged to equip their vehicles properly

Winter conditions are being experienced in the north and west of the country. All border crossings are operational and access roads are accessible. The Border Police also warns drivers to check the weather conditions before setting off.

Zelenski was invited to the NATO Summit in July. Zelenski: The day will come when security will be guaranteed for our country too

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has announced that Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski has been invited to the alliance's July summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, CNN reports. Zelenski referred to the summit in his daily message posted on social media.

Bad weather has also taken hold in Europe. Continent faces snowfall and extreme temperatures in the middle of spring

Winter has returned in the middle of spring. Snow and cold weather will dominate Europe for the next few days. A cyclone that has formed in the Mediterranean Sea basin and is moving towards south-eastern Europe, as well as a wave of polar air, called the polar vortex, is heading towards the European continent. A severe weather code red has been issued in several European countries.

Moldova's energy security - a priority for the EU and the US. Borrell and Blinken pledge financial assistance for green energy transition

Moldova's energy security is a priority for the European Union and the United States. But Ukraine is high on the West's agenda because Russia has destroyed nearly 50 percent of Ukraine's power system and controls the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, which has become a blackmail tool. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Brussels for the US-EU energy council meeting, where, according to the joint statement, Moldova will receive financial assistance for full integration into the European energy system and transition to green energy.

Survey: What Moldovans think about refugees from Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova

65 percent of Moldovans have a positive attitude towards refugees from Ukraine and only 7 percent have a negative attitude. The data was collected in a telephone survey conducted by the Centre for Analysis and Research in Sociology, Political Science and Psychology to inform national and local authorities about potential areas for intervention and communication.

Fight for Bahmut continues: Ukrainian Armed Forces say Russia 'is far' from occupying the town

Ukraine has repelled 69 Russian attacks in the past 24 hours as the enemy concentrates its forces towards Liman, Bahmut and Avdiivka. However, the leadership of the Eastern Troop Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said the invaders "are far away" from occupying Bahmut.

Women will be able to work on maternity leave, receiving both allowance and pay. Government changes

Pregnant women will be able to work during their maternity leave and will also receive an allowance. The Government has approved, at the proposal of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, the amendment of the Regulation on the conditions for determining, calculation and payment of temporary incapacity benefits.

Russia blames Ukraine for St. Petersburg bombing in which a well-known Russian military blogger lost his life

Russia has accused Ukraine of masterminding the murder of the well-known Russian military blogger Vladlen Tatarski. The Russian authorities say the case also involves Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation. Moreover, the blogger was posthumously enlisted as a Wagner fighter.

Avia Invest, reaction to President Maia Sandu's statements after the return of the airport to state ownership

Avia Invest has come up with a reaction to the statements made yesterday by President Maia Sandu and the management of the State Enterprise "Chisinau International Airport", explaining the company's position regarding the concession and the modernization fee of 9 euros.

Train crash in the Netherlands: At least one dead and 30 injured

At least one person has died and 30 others were injured after a train derailed in the Netherlands on Tuesday morning. The condition of 19 victims is serious, Dutch emergency services said, Euronews reports.