Romanian Defence Minister: Romania advocates for increasing Moldova's resilience

Romania's Ministry of National Defence advocates the strengthening of our country's defence capacity, especially in the context of the exposure to hybrid threats from Russia. The statement was made by the Minister of National Defence in Bucharest, Angel Tîlvăr, who stressed that the Republic of Moldova is a strategic priority for Romania. For his part, Chisinau Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatyi said that Bucharest had provided significant help in strengthening defence capabilities, including training, instruction and experts.

Andrzej Duda: Moldova's accession to the European Union will be one of the priorities of the Polish EU Council Presidency

One of Poland's priorities during the EU Council Presidency will be the accession of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova to the European Union. The statement was made in an interview for the Polish press by Polish President Andrzej Duda. He also said that his country is in favour of an "open door" policy, so the EU should also accept the countries of the Western Balkans.

Romanian Defence Minister Angel Tîlvăr on visit to Chisinau

The Romanian Minister of Defence, Angel Tîlvăr, is paying a working visit to the Republic of Moldova on Tuesday, 2 May. The official, who will be in Moldova for two days, will meet his Moldovan counterpart, Anatolie Nosatii, the Ministry of Defence announced.

Ambassador of Romania to the Republic of Moldova: Chisinau and Bucharest draw up list of people to be subject to EU sanctions

Romania is already working with the Moldovan authorities on the first list of persons to be proposed for sanctions under the sanctions regime. The announcement was made by Romania's ambassador in Chisinau, Cristian-Leon Țurcanu.

Reaction of the Presidency to accusations made by MP Marina Tauber against Maia Sandu

Every person is obliged to respect the legal provisions of the Republic of Moldova, and any misconduct or violation must be sanctioned according to the law by the competent institutions, Irina Gotisan, spokeswoman for President Maia Sandu, told Radio Moldova.

President Maia Sandu welcomed the European Union's decision to sanction those who destabilise the situation in Moldova

Individuals who participate in destabilising actions in the Republic of Moldova and threaten the sovereignty and independence of our country, the rule of law, stability and security of the state will be sanctioned. This is the decision of the Council of the European Union, thanks to which the European Union will be able to freeze the assets and block the entry into the EU of persons who undermine the democratic political process or try to overthrow the constitutional order, including through acts of violence. This is mentioned in a press release from the Moldovan Presidency.

Russian Ambassador to our country will be summoned again to the Foreign Ministry

The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Moldova, Oleg Vasnetsov, will be summoned again to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, the Chisinau-based institution announces. This time, the diplomat will be asked to explain the statements made by the Russian Security Council's Deputy Chairman, Dmitry Medvedev.

The Republic of Moldova has been invited to join the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism

The Republic of Moldova has been invited to join the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism. During a visit, the European High Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, offered Interior Minister Ana Revenco the path towards joining the mechanism. Thus, Moldovan firefighters and rescuers are entering the final phase of preparation to join international cooperation in the field of disaster and risk prevention.

European High Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič undertakes a working visit to the Republic of Moldova

The European High Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is undertaking a working visit to the Republic of Moldova, where he will hold bilateral meetings with representatives of the Chisinau authorities, the Ministry of Interior Affairs (MAI) announces.

Led by two defectors, the NATO flag was trampled by a group of people

The NATO flag was trampled by a group of people, right in front of the NATO Information Centre in Chisinau. In the controversial pictures, which appeared on several social media, a group of people can be seen, led by the unaffiliated MPs Alexandr Nesterovschi and Irina Lozovan.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on an unannounced visit to Chisinau. He had a meeting with Maia Sandu

Head of state Maia Sandu met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Chisinau. The officials discussed the situation in the neighbouring country and security challenges in the region and reconfirmed Moldova's support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, a presidential administration statement said.

Ilan Șor is no longer a member of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. Reaction of the "Șor" Party

The draft resolution establishing that Ilan Șor has ceased to be a member of Parliament was voted by 56 MPs. Ilan Șor is thus no longer a member of the Moldovan Parliament.