Orthodox Christians celebrate the Feast of Ascension

The Orthodox Christians today celebrate the Descent of the Holy Spirit, called also the Great Sunday of the Pentecost. This is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, which is marked 50 days following the Holy Easter.

Chisinau hosts the Festival of Creative Industries

The Creative Industries Festival was inaugurated in Chisinau. The event aims to explore the diversity and economic potential of the creative industries, including through the lens of artificial intelligence. Dozens of cultural events such as workshops for design professionals, photography, street art, workshops and concerts are taking place over three days, with 12 experts from around the world.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu thanked Moldovan people for the success of the EPC Summit

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has thanked the people of Moldova to whom the success of the EPC Summit is owed - from diplomats and security officers to road workers and technicians - in a message published on her Facebook page. "With you and people like you Moldova will surely join the European Union," she said.

Government from Warsaw sent to Chisinau two planes with weapons and ammunition for the police of the Republic of Moldova

The Warsaw government sent two planes to Chisinau with weapons and ammunition for the police of the Republic of Moldova. This was announced on Twitter by the Polish Minister of the Interior, Mariusz Kaminski.

Head of the IGP: Police of the Republic of Moldova ensure the EPC Summit at the highest level of security

The law enforcement forces of the Republic of Moldova ensure the European Political Community Summit at the highest level of security. The statement was made for Radio Moldova by the head of the General Police Inspectorate (IGP), Viorel Cernăuțeanu.

June 1 could be a day off. The government approved a draft law

June 1st could be included in the list of non-working public holidays, provided by the Labor Code. The government approved a draft law that provides for this change.

Program of the EPC Summit made public

The spokesperson of the Government, Daniel Vodă, made public the program of the EPC Summit which will take place on June 1 in the Republic of Moldova.

SCM issued a negative opinion on the draft external evaluation of judges and prosecutors

The Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM) did not give an opinion on the draft external evaluation of judges and prosecutors. Three members voted in favour, but four - against. So the SCM rejected the government's proposal. However, the bill can still be voted on by parliament without this opinion. There is a risk that the evaluation mechanism will be repeated under another government, was the justification given by some SCM members.

Maia Sandu welcomes EU decision to sanction those who threaten Moldova's stability and security

President Maia Sandu came with a message after the European Union announced the sanctioning of five people who threaten the stability and security of our country. Four of them are citizens of the Republic of Moldova. "These people in conflict with the law have betrayed and continue to betray the national interest, endanger the development of the Republic of Moldova and work for the Kremlin," she said.

Two high-voltage lines in the Republic of Moldova have been disconnected. The centre and south are without electricity

Due to a breakdown in the morning of today, the 400 kV Isaccea - Vulcanesti high voltage line has been disconnected due to maintenance work. The line will be reconnected by the end of the day, informs the Ministry of Energy.

Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office: criminal prosecution against Marina Tauber and the "Șor" political party completed

The criminal prosecution against Marina Tauber and the legal entity, Political Party "Șor" has been completed. According to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (AP), at this stage the materials of the criminal case will be presented to the defendants and their lawyers, their requests and applications will be resolved, and then the criminal case will be sent to court.

Two Moldovan servicemen injured during clashes in northern Kosovo; Defence Ministry: 'They are out of danger'

Two Moldovan servicemen from the KFOR peacekeeping mission in Kosovo suffered minor injuries during clashes with protesters in the north of the country, Moldova's Defence Ministry said in a statement. According to the source, both are out of danger, as are all peacekeepers in the Moldovan contingent. The Moldovan soldiers have returned to their permanent place of deployment and are continuing their missions as mandated, the source added.