Far right leads first round of France’s parliamentary election in blow to Macron
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1 July 2024 14:40
Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party led the first round of France’s parliamentary elections on Sunday, taking it closer to the gates of power than ever before, CNN reports.
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The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly welcomes the reforms in the Republic of Moldova and condemns the human rights situation in the Transnistrian region # Moldova1
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE PA) welcomes the ambitious reform agenda of the Republic of Moldova. Our country has made progress in anti-corruption reforms, increasing government transparency and improving the business climate, AP OSCE reports. The findings are included in the Bucharest Declaration, adopted today, during the annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.
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Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it had summoned Romania's ambassador in Moscow and declared one Romanian embassy official "persona non grata", Reuters reports.
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NATO allies have agreed to fund military aid for Ukraine with 40 billion euros ($43 billion) next year, two Western European diplomats told Reuters on Wednesday, a week before the alliance’s leaders are set to meet in Washington, Reuters reports.
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for regional security and defence talks, the Kremlin said, as well as a series of bilateral meetings, including with Chinese and Turkish leaders, Reuters reports.
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An acting head is to be appointed at the head of the Interpol Moldova Bureau after Viorel Țentiu, who managed the institution, was accused of passive corruption and was placed under house arrest. The announcement was made by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Adrian Efros. He said that, at present, several candidacies are being considered, but he did not reveal their names.
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The Ministry of Infrastructure, responsible for three chapters of negotiations. Andrei Spînu: I saw a lot of support in Luxembourg # Moldova1
Infrastructure is a key area requiring the biggest investments in the Republic of Moldova's path to joining the EU bloc. The European Union wants our country to reach the same infrastructure standards as in European countries, and Chisinau must announce when it can do this and what financial resources it needs for this. The Ministry of Infrastructure in Chisinau has already started preparations for the negotiations related to this field, Minister Andrei Spînu announced in an interview for Moldova 1 TV.
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The State Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI), Jana Costachi, has resigned. A decision to this effect was approved during the Government meeting on July 3.
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Defense Secretary Austin says the US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine # Moldova1
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday that the U.S. will soon announce an additional $2.3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, to include anti-tank weapons, interceptors and munitions for Patriot and other air defense systems, AP reports.
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett on Tuesday called on US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race following his poor performance in last week’s debate against Donald Trump, DW reports.
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Ukraine is not ready to compromise with Russia and give up any territory to end the war, a senior Ukrainian official said on Tuesday when asked about U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump's declaration that he could quickly end the conflict, Reuters reports.
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Four children, transported to the hospital after they allegedly intoxicated themselves with drugs on a terrace in Chisinau # Moldova1
Shocking case at a terrace in Chisinau. Four minors were transported to the hospital after they intoxicated themselves with drugs. According to the National Center for Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Assistance, the ambulance was requested on Sunday, around 1:35 p.m.
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The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, is going to pay several working visits outside the country, where she will talk with the Moldovan diaspora. The president announced this on a social network.
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Smuggling of luxury cars, brought illegally from France, Italy and Holland. Three men, under criminal investigation # Moldova1
Three men from Hîncești are being investigated for smuggling seven luxury cars from France, Italy and the Netherlands, estimated at over 4.2 million lei. According to the PCCOCS, following the cooperation with the French authorities, 10 searches took place in Chisinau and Hîncești - the district where the three suspects are from. As a result, more than 170,000 lei were collected, allegedly from criminal activity, a universal key for starting stolen cars and other items important to the criminal case.
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Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party led the first round of France’s parliamentary elections on Sunday, taking it closer to the gates of power than ever before, CNN reports.
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The reservists of the Armed Forces will be trained between July 1-5 in theoretical and practical sessions at various training sites.
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Co-rapporteurs of the APCE Monitoring Commission, on a documentary visit to the Republic of Moldova # Moldova1
The co-rapporteurs of the Monitoring Commission of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Pierre-Alain Fridez and Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica, will be, between July 1 and 3, on a documentary visit to the Republic of Moldova. It will cover recent political developments, the preparation of the presidential elections and the constitutional referendum, the implementation of postal voting. Other topics that will be addressed during the visit are foreign interference, the progress of justice reform and the external evaluation of judges and prosecutors.
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Five people were killed and at least 63 injured in a gas explosion at a restaurant in Turkey on Sunday, the country's interior minister said, writes the local press.
30 June 2024
20:40
Two men were remanded in custody Sunday in connection with an attack outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade that Serbian authorities called a "targeted terrorist act," a minister said, AFP reports.
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MEC: Nursery groups will be opened in kindergartens in 15 localities in the Republic of Moldova # Moldova1
Nursery groups for children aged up to two will be opened in kindergartens in 15 localities in the Republic of Moldova. They will be opened based on a project implemented by the World Bank, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) and the National Office for Regional and Local Development. The amount of investments amounts to more than 2 million dollars, and the renovation works of the halls will start next year. Services will be available for at least 15 children in each locality.
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Two localities from the Ștefan Vodă district: Volintiri and Copceac, could be the first localities to merge voluntarily, as part of the amalgamation reform. We learn more from the material made by Svetlana Bogatu for the show "Zi de zi" on Radio Moldova.
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The ruling Reform Party of Estonia on Saturday chose a replacement for Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as she looks set to take the job of the European Union's new foreign policy chief, DW reports.
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Russian troops attacked the town of Vilniansk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on June 29, killing seven people, including three children, and injuring at least 31, Governor Ivan Fedorov said, writes Kyiv Independent.
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OSCE Parliamentary Assembly // Nicolae Ciucă: It is important to strengthen international support for the Republic of Moldova # Moldova1
In the context of the conflict in Ukraine, it is important to strengthen international support for the Republic of Moldova. The statement was made by the president of the Romanian Senate, Nicolae Ciucă, at the 31st Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, hosted by the Romanian Parliament.
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France is voting in a parliamentary election that could make history, with the far right closer to power than it has ever been in modern times, BBC reports.
29 June 2024
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Moldova's forestry sector is grappling with a shortage of modern agricultural machinery. The majority of equipment currently in use, including field machinery and tractors, is outdated and struggling to meet the demands of production, particularly the production and utilisation of seedling stock.
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A group of 15 young men and women from diverse ethnicities in southern Moldova embarked on a cultural immersion experience in the village of Congaz.
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A well-known Moldovan winery was inspired by the official launch of European Union (EU) accession negotiations to create a unique wine.
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Ukraine is preparing a new peace plan to end the war initiated by Russia, announced Volodimir Zelenski. He specified that the proposal will be finalised this year, Euronews reports.
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Italy's national football team suffered a 0-2 defeat to Switzerland in the round of 16. The reigning European champions, who played at Olympiastadion in Berlin, conceded a goal in each half.
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Following a two-day hiatus, the European Championship resumes in Germany today with the commencement of the knockout stage.
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After a disappointing presidential debate, Democratic Party leaders and analysts are grappling with a wave of panic and confusion, raising questions about whether Joe Biden should withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
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A new film, "Ștampila" (The Stamp), premieres today, marking the first ever co-production between Moldova and the United States.
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The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, faces an unprecedented political crisis as his popularity continues to decline and political opposition intensifies.
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On the night of June 29th, Ukrainian air defences successfully repelled a Russian drone attack, shooting down all ten Shahed attack drones launched by Russia, according to a report by The Kyiv Independent.
28 June 2024
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A Russian rocket struck a nine-story apartment building in Dnipro on Friday night, destroying several upper stories. This was announced by the Dnipropetrovsk regional administration, according to the BBC.
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A new initiative is helping farmers in Moldova improve their agricultural practices.
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The National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) has initiated its own investigation following reports of a sewage leak from the pumping station in Bender, Moldova.
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Moldova's Civil Aviation Authority, in collaboration with Chișinău International Airport and the Moldovan Border Police, has extended entry restrictions at the Chișinău International Airport terminal for an additional 30 days, until July 31st, 2024.
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The process of integrating our country into the European Union is complex and requires the active participation of all institutions and citizens for Moldova to join the bloc successfully.
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Justice reform and the fight against corruption, initiated by authorities in Chișinău, must continue as integral parts of the process of joining the European Union (EU).
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Experts from Interpol's Central Bureau in Lyon will conduct an audit at the Interpol Bureau in the Republic of Moldova.
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Moldovan producers, particularly those exporting their products, could be adversely affected by the government's proposed "protectionist import policies."
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EU leaders have chosen Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as President of the European Commission, six European diplomats told POLITICO.
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The Moldovan Ombudsman's Office registered 1,043 complaints concerning violations of human rights and freedoms last year.
27 June 2024
22:20
The support granted to the Republic of Moldova - on the agenda of the European Council meeting # Moldova1
The support granted to the Republic of Moldova is among the topics on the agenda of the European Council meeting, which takes place on Thursday and Friday in Brussels.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a security agreement with the European Union on Thursday, June 27, in Brussels. This event opened the meeting of the European Council, which was attended by the leaders of the EU member states. The next item on the agenda after the signing of the agreement is Zelenski's speech before the European Council and the discussion of the situation in Ukraine and the support given to it by the EU bloc countries.
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President Joe Biden and Republican former President Donald Trump will face off tonight in the first televised debate of the election year, The Telegraph reports.
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Several citizens were stranded at the Heraklion airport in Greece due to a problem with the aircraft, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) in Chisinau announced.
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Georgia's parliament on Thursday gave its initial approval to a set of bills containing sweeping curbs on LGBT rights, including bans on the "propaganda" of same-sex relationships and gender reassignment surgery, Reuters reports.
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Correspondence//Zelenski in Brussels for a treaty with the EU: "It doesn't matter who will win in France" # Moldova1
"Democratic leaders listen to the will of the population, and we live in a democracy", said today, Thursday, June 27, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Brussels, before the start of the summer summit of the 27.
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