New deadline for Moldova media providers to revise election coverage declarations

The Audiovisual Council (CA) has decided to grant a new deadline for media providers to submit declarations on the coverage of the general local elections of November 5, 2023, after it found that they did not ensure strict or proportional equality of electoral candidates in debates in accordance with current legislation.

Poland, Baltic states warn of Belarus border crisis

Poland and the Baltic states have warned that they will immediately close their borders with Belarus if any incidents occur at the border. Interior ministers from the four countries have called on Minsk to immediately withdraw the Wagner Group and migrants from the border region.

Romania's president: EU accession talks with Moldova and Ukraine are top priority

Romania will continue to support Moldova with unprecedented financial, technical, and political assistance, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said at an event to welcome the heads of Romania's diplomatic missions abroad. Iohannis also stressed that Moldova is affected by the war in Ukraine and reiterated Romania's multidimensional support for Ukraine. A priority at the moment, according to Iohannis, is opening EU accession negotiations for Moldova and Ukraine.

Border Police denied entry to 13 foreign citizens

The General Inspectorate of the Border Police announces that on August 28, 2023, it denied entry to the Republic of Moldova to 13 foreign citizens. In total, 66,538 people crossed the border, with most of them entering the country (35,841).

Earthquake in Indonesia, tourists evacuated from hotels for fear of tsunami

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake followed by aftershocks struck Bali and other Indonesian islands on Tuesday morning, the US Seismological Survey (USGS) said, AFP and Agerpres reported.

Moldova's European agenda and regional security discussed by Maia Sandu at Bled Strategic Forum

Moldova's European agenda and regional security are addressed by President Maia Sandu during talks with European leaders on the sidelines of the Bled Strategic Forum international conference in Slovenia. The head of state is scheduled to meet European officials several times, according to a Presidency press release.

Kiev orders new mandatory evacuations of children from frontline communities

Ukrainian authorities have ordered a mandatory evacuation of children from two districts in the Zaporozhye region (south) heavily shelled by the Russians, CNN reports.

Cristian Pîrvulescu: Outside the EU it is very difficult to achieve prosperity

Romanian political scientist Cristian Pîrvulescu spoke on the show "In Context" on the public TV channel Moldova 1 that Ukraine's victory is not simple. The enlargement of the European Union and the restoration of territorial integrity depend to a large extent on Ukraine's success and at the same time public opinion is very important. At the moment these processes are not unanimous at European level, because Russia is trying to use some national governments to prevent Western support for Ukraine.

Wildfires rage in Greece as Spain hit by storm

A powerful storm has hit several regions of Spain, leaving several people injured and infrastructure damaged. A cruise ship broke loose from the dock and collided with an oil tanker due to strong winds and waves of up to four metres. Several people suffered minor injuries. The nightmare on board lasted about two hours. Meanwhile, wildfires continue to burn out of control in northeastern Greece. Firefighters are battling the flames, and authorities say the fire could spread to even larger areas in the coming period.

Bookfest Chișinău 2023: Largest International Book Fair in Moldova returns

The sixth edition of Bookfest Chișinău, the largest international book fair in Moldova, will take place from August 30 to September 3, 2023. The fair is supported by the Romanian government's Department for Relations with Moldova (DRRM).

Russia intensifies missile strikes on Ukraine, killing at least three

Russian missiles killed at least two people and injured five others in a strike on a vegetable oil factory in the central Ukrainian region of Poltava on Monday, according to Ukrainian officials.

Ukrainian president says victory will help Moldova, Georgia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Radio Svoboda that he believes Ukraine's victory in the war with Russia will lead to the restoration of the territorial integrity of Moldova and Georgia, as well as democratic changes in Belarus.