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.

Igor Grosu: Lithuania ready to help Moldova on its European integration path

The Republic of Moldova and Lithuania will cooperate in several areas such as combating disinformation and fake news, strengthening the defence capabilities of relevant institutions. The announcement was made by the head of the legislature, Igor Grosu, following a meeting with Seimas chair Viktorija Čmilyté-Nielsen. The official in Chisinau was assured that Lithuania is ready to help us on our path to European integration.

Eurovision Song Contest 2023 // Pasha Parfeni performed in Warsaw: "We felt blessed to sing for you!"

Pasha Parfeni performed his second pre-Eurovision concert in Poland's capital Warsaw.

A €9 fare reduction, more routes and a modernisation plan. Dorin Recean offers maximum one-month deadline for changes at the airport

The situation at Chisinau International Airport, recently returned to state management, comes to the attention of Prime Minister Dorin Recean. At the beginning of today's government meeting, the official called for a development plan for the airport and a transparent reduction of the 9 euro airport tax. The tasks were put to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR) and the Public Property Agency (APP), which are to draw up and present a plan in this regard within a month.

Energy Minister on contract with MGRES: Ensures lower tariffs for consumers on the right bank and functionality of the Transnistrian region

The termination of the contract with the Moldovan Thermoelectric Power Plant of the Transnistrian Region (MGRES) would result in higher electricity prices for consumers on the right bank of the Dniester River and a crisis on the left bank. The statement was made by Energy Minister Victor Parlicov on Radio Moldova's "360 degrees" programme. The official does not rule out that the electricity tariff could decrease, after Chisinau signed a new electricity purchase contract with the Cuciurgan power plant, which sets a lower price than that paid in recent months.

The validity of the environmental permit for the Râbnița Metallurgical Plant extended

The validity term of the environmental permit for waste management and the permit for emission of pollutants into the atmosphere from stationary sources, issued for "Moldovan Metallurgical Plant", has been extended until 30 September 2023. A decision to this effect was taken by the members of the Commission for Exceptional Situations (CSE) on Monday 3 April.