Moldova Boosts Defence Spending, Eyes Education Reform

Moldova's national defence budget is set to gradually increase, aiming to reach a specific percentage of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030.

Macron Faces Political Uncertainty After Attal's Resignation

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal resigned last night, and President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation, asking him to remain in office temporarily to manage "current affairs."

Prisoner Thaw? Russia, Ukraine Exchange 180

Russia and Ukraine are poised to exchange 180 prisoners in a UAE-brokered deal, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg.

Emmanuel Macron accepts the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, after the parliamentary defeat

French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and his government team, after the electoral defeat of the party in the Parliament, writes Le Monde.

Children's hospital in Kiev, partially reopened after bombings. The full reconstruction will take six months

The children's hospital in Kiev, which was bombed by the Russian military a week ago, has been partially reopened. However, the full restoration of the building will take at least six months, hospital director Volodymyr Jovnir told Ukrainian media.

Maia Sandu congratulates Roberta Metsola, re-elected as President of the EP: We appreciate the unwavering support for the Republic of Moldova

The President of the Republic of Moldova sent a congratulatory message to Roberta Metsola, recently re-elected as President of the European Parliament. Metsola obtained a new mandate reaffirming her commitment to European values and to supporting partner countries, including the Republic of Moldova.

Roberta Metsola, re-elected President of the European Parliament: "I will not disappoint you"

Roberta Metsola has been re-elected president of the European Parliament for the next two years and a half, marking the beginning of the 10th legislature in Strasbourg, Euronews reports.

Zelensky says he 'is not afraid' of Trump's potential presidency

Ukraine is ready to cooperate with the Republican Party if Donald Trump is elected as the U.S. president, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a press conference in Kyiv on July 15, reports The Kiyv Independent.

Deputy Prime Minister Cristina Gherasimov, in Kyiv: "We will continue to support Ukraine to resist and to repel aggression"

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine continue to act together in the European integration process. The chief negotiator of our country, Cristina Gherasimov, went to Kiev, where she met with the chief negotiator of Ukraine, Olga Stefanișina.

Romania approves bear cull increase

Romania's parliament on Monday approved the culling of almost 500 bears this year in a bid to avoid attacks on people, DW reports.

France: Failure to agree on new PM puts leftwing coalition in ‘stalemate’

The leftwing coalition that won most seats in France’s snap general election is facing division after its leading party said it was suspending negotiations with the others over a failure to agree on a prime minister, reports The Guardian.

Republicans formally name Trump their presidential nominee

Two days after an assassination attempt, Donald Trump was named the Republican candidate for the US presidency at the party's convention that began on Monday, July 15, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Trump will have to officially accept his nomination on July 18, DW notes.