LIVE // Government meeting

The Cabinet of Ministers is meeting today. The agenda includes 23 items. Among them are the Government decisions regarding the establishment of the date of the population and housing census in the Republic of Moldova, regarding the approval of the new Regulation of the Public Procurement Agency and regarding the reorganization of the National Social Insurance House.

Eurovision Song Contest 2024 // Results of the draw: the Republic of Moldova will perform in the first semi-final

In the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, which will take place on May 7, 15 countries will participate, including the Republic of Moldova, according to the results of the draw.

Ukraine downs 14 out of 20 Russian drones over 5 regions in south, east

Ukraine's air defences shot down 14 out of 20 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack that injured one person and damaged commercial buildings, the military said on Wednesday, Reuters reports.

A 14-year-old girl from Dubăsari district, wanted by relatives and the police

A 14-year-old girl from Oxentea village, Dubăsari district, is wanted by the law enforcement officers and relatives after she left her home. She left home on January 9, and her whereabouts are still unknown.

Secret Putin home on Finnish border revealed by drone – complete with £8,000 bidets and ‘stolen’ waterfall

Vladimir Putin has reportedly built a sprawling estate complete with bidets costing £8,000 each, a “stolen” waterfall and the framework for an air-defence system less than 20 miles from Russia’s border with Finland, The Telegraph reports.

Canada to impose media sanctions to combat Russian disinformation

Canada could impose more sanctions on media and individuals to combat Russian disinformation and corruption. The statement was made by Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, in Chisinau, at the meeting with her counterpart, Mihai Popșoi.

Georgia PM Irakli Garibashvili resigns

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announced his resignation on Monday amid reports he’ll be replaced by the chairman of his ruling Georgian Dream party, Politico reports.

The Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Romania: We support the capabilities of the Republic of Moldova to resist Russian threats

The United Kingdom supports the capabilities of the Republic of Moldova to resist Russian threats, but also the peaceful reintegration of the transnistrian region, said the new British ambassador in Bucharest, Giles Portman, in an interview for Agerpres.

Constitutional Court validated a new deputy mandate

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) fraction has, as of today, a new deputy in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. The Constitutional Court validated the mandate of Veronica Briceag, alternate candidate on the PAS list.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada on a visit to Chisinau

Canada's foreign minister, Mélanie Joly, is on a working visit to the Republic of Moldova.

The Republic of Moldova signed the application for accession to the Single Euro Payments Area

The Republic of Moldova signed the application for accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). This is a clear statement of the desire to be part of the European systems, but also shows our country's commitment to the European path, said the governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Anca Dragu.

Stoltenberg discusses in Washington the continuation of American military aid to Ukraine

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday kicked off a critical trip to the U.S., where he’ll meet with Biden administration officials, lawmakers and allies of former President Donald Trump in a high-stakes bid to unlock $60 billion in funding for Ukraine, Politico reports.