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MAEIE warns of the dangers of traveling to Iceland

Iceland travel alert. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration announces the danger of travel in the area of Grindavík, due to the increased risk of magma eruption. Residents are forced to leave the town. Chisinau diplomacy urges people at risk to call the embassy's emergency line at the number displayed on the screen.

In other news, the Ministry announces that Sweden is reintroducing internal border controls.

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Sweden urges citizens who are in, planning to transit or travel to this country to have a valid identity document for crossing the border at all times. The measure will be in force until May 11, 2024.

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Igor Grosu, about the new Russian ambassador in Chisinau: "Let's see if he promotes friendship between countries"
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Igor Grosu, about the new Russian ambassador in Chisinau: "Let's see if he promotes friendship between countries"

The Chisinau authorities have no reason not to accredit the new ambassador of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, told TV8. According to the official, the rejection of Ozerov's candidacy would serve as a basis for Moscow to victimize itself and accuse Chisinau of acting against the Russian Federation. The clarifications were made in the context in which Oleg Ozerov made controversial statements during his career and allegedly had links with the Wagner paramilitary group.

Ukraine is ready to provide aid to the affected localities in the Republic of Moldova
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Ukraine is ready to provide aid to the affected localities in the Republic of Moldova

Ukraine is ready to contribute with equipment and rescuers for the liquidation of the consequences of the heavy rains that fell in the last days in the Republic of Moldova. The statement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sibyha, during a press conference in Chisinau.

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LIVE // Parliament meets in session
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LIVE // Parliament meets in session

Deputies meet in a new plenary session. According to the agenda approved by the Standing Bureau, the Parliament is to ratify an agreement that provides for Canada to offer a loan to the Republic of Moldova in the amount of 120 million Canadian dollars, the equivalent of over one and a half billion lei. The money will be used to strengthen the resilience of households, including refugees, but also to support climate resilience and the transition to green energy. On the agenda is also a project to adjust the national regulatory framework with the provisions of the European Union legislation regarding contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services. At today's meeting, the appointment of some members of the Superior Council of Magistracy is also planned. These are Sergiu Băieșu and Tatiana Tabuncic.