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PRIME MINISTER DORIN RECEAN DISCUSSED ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND ENERGY SECURITY WITH NORWEGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER

PRIME MINISTER DORIN RECEAN DISCUSSED ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND ENERGY SECURITY WITH NORWEGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER
17 april, 2024

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Dorin Recean held a meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, who is on a visit to Chisinau.

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PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU EXPANDED THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR EUROPEAN INTEGRATION – PRESIDENTIAL DECREE

PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU EXPANDED THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR EUROPEAN INTEGRATION – PRESIDENTIAL DECREE
17 april, 2024

The membership of the National Commission for European Integration has been significantly expanded. As reported by INFOTAG, President Maia Sandu has signed a Decree approving the new composition of the commission, which now consists of 64 people, almost twice as many as the previous composition, which included 37 people.

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CONSTITUTIONAL COURT GIVES POSITIVE OPINION ON HOLDING REFERENDUM ON EUROPEAN INTEGRATION

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT GIVES POSITIVE OPINION ON HOLDING REFERENDUM ON EUROPEAN INTEGRATION
16 april, 2024

The Constitutional Court has given a positive opinion on the draft amendments to the Basic Law on European integration. Now the Parliament can consider the issue of setting the date of the referendum with the question specified in the draft law.

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RUSSIA WILL DO EVERYTHING TO DISRUPT REFERENDUM ON MOLDOVA'S EUROPEAN INTEGRATION - EXPERTS' OPINION

RUSSIA WILL DO EVERYTHING TO DISRUPT REFERENDUM ON MOLDOVA
16 april, 2024

Russia will do everything to disrupt the referendum on Moldova's European integration scheduled for the fall. This opinion was expressed by experts during a program on TV8 channel on Tuesday.

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POLL: PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU LEADS BY LARGE MARGIN AMONG POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR MOLDOVAN PRESIDENT

POLL: PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU LEADS BY LARGE MARGIN AMONG POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR MOLDOVAN PRESIDENT
16 april, 2024

President Maia Sandu is leading with a big gap among potential candidates for the post of the President of Moldova, according to the results of a social survey conducted by CBS Research at the request of WatchDog.MD.

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THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER AND SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE DISCUSSED THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN MOLDOVA

THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER AND SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE DISCUSSED THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN MOLDOVA
15 april, 2024

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi during his visit to Strasbourg met on Monday with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejčinović-Burić. As reported by INFOTAG, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs press service stated that the parties exchanged views on the political situation in the Republic of Moldova, the process of EU accession, and the dynamics of the regional situation.

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THIS WEEK, A MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN WASHINGTON WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE “STRATEGIC DIALOGUE” BETWEEN THE USA AND MOLDOVA

THIS WEEK, A MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN WASHINGTON WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE “STRATEGIC DIALOGUE” BETWEEN THE USA AND MOLDOVA
15 april, 2024

This week, a meeting will take place in Washington as part of the “strategic dialogue” between the USA and Moldova. According to “INFOTAG”, the US Embassy in Chisinau announced the meeting.

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FOUR PRO-EUROPEAN PARTIES FORMED A POLITICAL BLOC “TOGETHER”

FOUR PRO-EUROPEAN PARTIES FORMED A POLITICAL BLOC “TOGETHER”
15 april, 2024

Four pro-European political parties have formed a political bloc called Împreună (“Together”). As reported by INFOTAG, the decision was made on Sunday at a joint meeting of the leadership of the Party Platform “Dignity and Truth (DA),” the “Coalition for Unity and Welfare” (CUB), the public-political movement “League of Cities and Communities” (LOC), and the Party of Change.

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ROSSELKHOZNADZOR PERMITS IMPORT OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FROM GAGAUZIA TO RUSSIA

ROSSELKHOZNADZOR PERMITS IMPORT OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FROM GAGAUZIA TO RUSSIA
12 april, 2024

Rosselkhoznadzor has allowed the import of fruits and vegetables from the Gagauz Autonomous Region of Moldova into Russia. As reported by INFOTAG, a letter from Rosselkhoznadzor to the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) of Moldova was published online by the authorities of the autonomy.

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AT A MEETING WITH THE DEFENSE MINISTER OF THE NETHERLANDS, MOLDOVAN PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU CALLED ON PARTNERS TO INCREASE AID TO UKRAINE

AT A MEETING WITH THE DEFENSE MINISTER OF THE NETHERLANDS, MOLDOVAN PRESIDENT MAIA SANDU CALLED ON PARTNERS TO INCREASE AID TO UKRAINE
12 april, 2024

At a meeting with the Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kajsa Ollongren, President Maia Sandu called on partners to increase aid to Ukraine. According to the president's press service, the president noted “the need to support Ukraine to ensure peace in the Republic of Moldova and on the European continent.”

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AMERICAN AMBASSADOR: U.S. WILL CONTRIBUTE TO STRENGTHENING OF MOLDOVA'S INDEPENDENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY

AMERICAN AMBASSADOR: U.S. WILL CONTRIBUTE TO STRENGTHENING OF MOLDOVA
11 april, 2024

The United States Ambassador to Chisinau, Kent Logsdon, has assured that his country will further contribute to strengthening Moldova's independence and sustainability. He said this on Thursday during a forum on reintegration.

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PREȘEDINTELE PARLAMENTULUI A INFORMAT REPREZENTANTUL „DG NEAR DESPRE ORGANIZAREA UNUI REFERENDUM PRIVIND ADERAREA MOLDOVEI LA UE”

PREȘEDINTELE PARLAMENTULUI A INFORMAT REPREZENTANTUL „DG NEAR DESPRE ORGANIZAREA UNUI REFERENDUM PRIVIND ADERAREA MOLDOVEI LA UE”
11 april, 2024

Președintele parlamentului, Igor Grosu, l-a informat pe directorul Departamentului pentru Vecinătatea Estică și Consolidarea Instituțională din cadrul Direcției Generale pentru Extindere și Vecinătate („DG NEAR”) al CE, Adrienn Kiraly, despre intenția de a organiza în toamnă un referendum privind aderarea Moldovei la UE.

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PARLIAMENT SPEAKER INFORMS “DG NEAR” REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT ORGANIZING A REFERENDUM ON MOLDOVA'S EU ACCESSION

PARLIAMENT SPEAKER INFORMS “DG NEAR” REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT ORGANIZING A REFERENDUM ON MOLDOVA
11 april, 2024

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu informed Adrienn Kiraly, Director of the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) at the European Commission, about holding a referendum in autumn on Moldova's accession to the EU.

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MOLDOVAN PRESIDENT IN COMRAT: AUTHORITIES DO THEIR BEST TO PRESERVE PEACE, SECURITY AND HARMONY IN COUNTRY

MOLDOVAN PRESIDENT IN COMRAT: AUTHORITIES DO THEIR BEST TO PRESERVE PEACE, SECURITY AND HARMONY IN COUNTRY
10 april, 2024

“The government is doing its best to preserve peace, security and harmony in the country,” President Maia Sandu said this on Wednesday, addressing students of Comrat University.

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CHISINAU MAYOR ION CEBAN WANTS TO "CONCENTRATE WITH MAYOR'S OFFICE TEAM ON WORK IN CITY"

CHISINAU MAYOR ION CEBAN WANTS TO "CONCENTRATE WITH MAYOR
10 april, 2024

Chisinau mayor and chairman of the MAN party Ion Ceban intends to "concentrate with the City Hall team on the work in the city". He told the RLive TV channel that "this is especially necessary given the total chaos in the capital."

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MOLDOVAN FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS RUSSIA TRYING TO DESTABILIZE SITUATION IN MOLDOVA

MOLDOVAN FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS RUSSIA TRYING TO DESTABILIZE SITUATION IN MOLDOVA
09 april, 2024

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova, Mihai Popsoi, has said that Russia is trying to destabilize the situation in Moldova in order to impose its influence. He said this at a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Berlin on Tuesday.

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PARLIAMENTARY OPPOSITION TO CHALLENGE DRAFT LAW ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

PARLIAMENTARY OPPOSITION TO CHALLENGE DRAFT LAW ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
09 april, 2024

The parliamentary opposition represented by the Bloc of Communists and Socialists (BCS) will challenge the draft law on amendments to the Constitution concerning European integration. The leader of the parliamentary faction of the BCS, Vice Chairman of the Parliament, Vlad Batrincea, announced this on Monday evening during the program "New Week with Anatolie Golea" on TV8 channel, saying that the bill itself was submitted with violations.

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DRAFT LAW ON INCLUSION OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION INTO MOLDOVA’S CONSTITUTION PUT UP FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS

DRAFT LAW ON INCLUSION OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION INTO MOLDOVA’S CONSTITUTION PUT UP FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS
08 april, 2024

The draft law on the inclusion of European integration into Moldova's Constitution has been put up for public discussion. As reported by “INFOTAG,” on Monday, the document elaborated by the ruling party “Action and Solidarity” (PAS) was published on the parliament's website, and initial discussions were held involving suits and constitutional law experts.

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MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF OBSERVERS OF “MOLDOVAGAZ” CALLS ON MOLDOVA TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS AGAINST GAZPROM

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF OBSERVERS OF “MOLDOVAGAZ” CALLS ON MOLDOVA TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS AGAINST GAZPROM
08 april, 2024

Sergiu Tofilat, a member of the Board of Observers of the Moldovan-Russian Joint Stock Company “Moldovagaz,” called on the Moldovan authorities to impose sanctions against Gazprom and ban the purchase of natural gas from Russia. As reported by INFOTAG, speaking on the RLive television channel, he stated that “today, Ukraine's army is defending Moldova.”

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MINISTRY OF DEFENSE SIGNS CONTRACT FOR ACQUISITION OF NEW RADAR

MINISTRY OF DEFENSE SIGNS CONTRACT FOR ACQUISITION OF NEW RADAR
05 april, 2024

The Ministry of Defense of Moldova has signed a contract for the acquisition of a second new radar for monitoring the country's airspace. According to the ministry's press service, the document was signed by Deputy Chief of the General Staff, General Sergei Cerempei, and on the European Union side by the Director-General of the Estonian Centre for Defence Investment (ECDI), Magnus-Valdemar Saar.

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