The "Șor" party could be left without a parliamentary tribune. Igor Grosu: "We will take all necessary actions"

The "Șor" party could be deprived of its parliamentary platform for spreading falsehoods. This is the reaction of Speaker Igor Grosu, after last Friday, the deputy of the "Șor" party, Marina Tauber, came out to the press gallery of the legislature and said that the government was preparing a military intervention in the Transnistrian region. Thus, Tauber updated an old Russian propaganda thesis, which has not caught on so far.

Israeli government postpones justice reform bill amid massive protests

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday postponed until next month a decision on his highly contested justice reform plan amid fears that Israel's worst national crisis in years could fracture his coalition or risk escalating into violence, Reuters reports, cited by Agerpres.

Situation in Moldova discussed by Klaus Iohannis and Charles Michel: "It needs the full support of the European Union"

The situation in the Republic of Moldova was discussed today by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and European Council President Charles Michel, who is on an official visit to Bucharest. The leader from the Cotroceni Palace called on the European Union to support the Republic of Moldova, in the context in which, according to him, our country is currently the target of threats and hybrid actions aimed at derailing its European path.

"RESTART": the authorities have launched the reform of the social assistance system

The authorities are announcing a wide-ranging reform of the entire welfare system. Minister Alexei Buzu said the system had been through three major crises: the COVID-19 pandemic, the refugee crisis and the energy crisis. As a result, the number of people in need of assistance has increased and the system is not effective in fighting poverty. Interventions by the welfare system reduce poverty by only 5%, and statistics show that every fourth child in the country is in poverty.

Moldovan products could reach the richest markets in the world. The Republic of Moldova and EFTA will sign an agreement to this effect

Moldovan products will reach the richest markets in the world. The announcement was made by Economy Minister Dumitru Alaiba, who said that Moldova and the European Free Trade Association have reached a common understanding on the signing of the Free Trade Agreement.

Energocom sold over 270 million cubic meters of gas from strategic stocks to Moldovagaz for three months: "The price is lower than the one offered by Gazprom"

Energocom sold about 275 million cubic meters of natural gas to Moldovagaz in January-March. The company says the gas sold came from strategic stocks. They were sold at a weighted average price of $1,095 per thousand cubic metres, excluding VAT, $12 less than the price offered by Gazprom.

Chisinau Head of Diplomacy Nicu Popescu pays a working visit to Berlin

Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Nicu Popescu will pay a working visit to Berlin from 27 to 29 March. During his visit to Germany, the head of diplomacy from Chisinau will meet with the German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and other German officials.

Igor Grosu announces when the new composition of the SCM will be voted from among non-judges

Parliament will vote on Thursday on the new members of the Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM) from among non-judges. This vote will allow the SCM to start its work. The statement was made by the Speaker of Parliament, Igor Grosu, at a press conference.

Large-scale protests in Israel. US expresses concern

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Tel Aviv and several Israeli cities on Sunday following the announcement of the dismissal of Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. It comes after the official called for a one-month pause in the government's controversial judicial reform process the day before, Digi24.co.uk reports. The United States has expressed concern about the situation in Israel. The US is calling for "compromise" between the parties as "the best way forward" for Israel and its citizens.

"JCET-2023": military from four countries, including the Republic of Moldova, conduct joint training

Soldiers from four countries, including the Republic of Moldova, the USA and Romania, are conducting joint training as part of the multinational exercise "JCET-2023" (Joint Combined Exchange Training). MAI urges citizens not to speculate on the exercise and the movement of military equipment.

At least five dead and 25 injured after a new wave of attacks in Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky: "Russia must lose this war"

Five people died and 25 others were injured in Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine. The Russians hit 130 towns in 24 hours. Ukrainian authorities asked citizens not to divulge details of the counteroffensive being prepared by Kiev. Meanwhile, Putin announced that he will move some tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus. In reaction, Germany accused Moscow of a new nuclear threat attempt.

PSDE Chisinau has a new leadership. Vadim Brânzaniuc, elected president of the Municipal Organization

Vadim Brânzaniuc was elected president of the Municipal Organization of the European Social Democratic Party (PSDE) in Chisinau. He claims that by mobilizing the entire team, it will be possible for the party to become one of the people of the entire country.