King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis

Radio Moldova, 27 April 2024 10:30

Britain's King Charles will return to public duties next week for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer as he makes good progress following treatment and a period of recuperation, Buckingham Palace said on Friday, Reuters reports.

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Kyiv expects to receive its first F-16 fighter jets from its Western allies in June-July, a high-ranking Ukrainian military source said on Friday, Reuters reports.
22:00
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18:30
The head of diplomacy of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi, had a farewell meeting with the ambassador of the United States of America in Chisinau, E.S. Kent Logsdon, who ends his diplomatic mission in our country, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in a press release.
17:40
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17:20
A round of political-military consultations between the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Poland was hosted by the Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi and the Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi, in Chisinau. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the consultations, a wide spectrum of subjects on the agenda of bilateral relations was examined, regarding the current state and prospects for the development of political dialogue and cooperation in the military field between the two states.
13:40
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday announced a reshuffle of his Cabinet to replace four ministers running for the European Parliament next month, AP reports.
12:20
More and more citizens of the Transnistrian region look with sympathy or understanding towards the European Union, declared the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Oleg Serebrian, in an exclusive interview for Moldova 1. The official considers that this attitude is already an important step. He also argues that the European Union, which currently only has observer status in the reintegration process, should be given full membership in the negotiating format.
12:00
At the stage in which the Republic of Moldova is in its accession process, it still does not need, from a legal point of view, to organize the referendum on EU accession, but it is a useful action. The community block needs to understand how great the interest of the Moldovan citizens is for this path. In an interview for TRM, European Commissioner Johannes Hahn stated that the election result will send a strong message about the European perspective and expectations of Moldovan citizens.
Yesterday
9:30
Ukraine plans to double electricity imports on Thursday after a powerful Russian attack on Ukraine's energy system, the energy ministry said, Reuters reports.
9:30
"They preferred to be with the Kremlin, praising the war, than with the Moldovans, celebrating peace" - this is how the spokesperson of the Government, Daniel Vodă, commented on the participation of the bashkan Evghenia Guțul, the fugitive oligarch Ilan Șor and the deputy Marina Tauber, at military parade in Moscow, hosted on May 9 by Vladimir Putin. Dorin Recean's adviser claims that the governor of the Gagauz Autonomous Region went to Moscow on her own initiative. "She did not represent the Republic of Moldova", stated Daniel Vodă for the media, on May 9.
9:20
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Dorin Recean, participated, today, May 9, in the 10th edition of the Investment Conference from Central and Eastern Europe, hosted by Romania. The Prime Minister invited investors to explore the economic potential of the Republic of Moldova, noting the actions taken by the Government to create a favorable investment climate. The Prime Minister said that the Republic of Moldova aims to become, by 2030, "the friendliest state for business" in the European Union.
9 May 2024
21:20
Ukraine's parliament voted on Thursday to sack the deputy prime minister for infrastructure and the farm minister, removing two senior officials who have held key portfolios for the wartime economy, Reuters reports.
21:20
President Maia Sandu has confirmed her presence at the first Peace Summit for Ukraine, which will take place in Switzerland, in less than a month, announced the leader of Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky. The official expressed hope that this event would open "the way for peace". In a phone call that he had, on May 9, with the leader from Chisinau, Maia Sandu, the Ukrainian president, mentioned that the main topic addressed was "our integration into the EU".
16:50
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16:20
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15:30
Parliamentarians from the member countries of the European Union celebrated Europe Day in the Chisinau legislative, where they sent strong messages of support for our country. At the opening of the event, the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, emphasized that the European Union is, today, the biggest economic and development partner of our country.
15:20
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15:20
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14:50
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14:40
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10:00
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8 May 2024
20:20
Moscow experienced unexpected heavy snowfall today, May 8th, on the eve of Victory Day, a major holiday commemorating Russia's defeat of Nazi Germany.
19:10
The Council of Europe will provide a €800,000 grant to the Office of the Ombudsman in Moldova to bolster human rights protections within the country.
18:00
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14:40
In Berlin, Germany's capital, authorities have banned the display of Russian flags, St. George ribbons, military uniforms, medals and decorations, military songs and marches, and any symbols glorifying Russia's war on Ukraine, including the "Z" symbol, during the events commemorating the end of World War II on May 8-9.
12:10
A new study by Debating Europe reveals that Europeans are more concerned about natural disasters than armed conflicts, as reported by Euronews.
10:00
In the current arrangement of the European Parliament (EP), the primary transnational political parties adhere to traditional roles.
8:40
Moldova failed to qualify for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 grand final. Natalia Barbu's song "In The Middle" was unable to win over the audience.
7 May 2024
18:20
The main short-term monetary policy operations' benchmark rate has been reduced by 0.15 percentage points to an annual level of 3.6%.
18:10
The Republic of Moldova will not impede the delivery of Russian gas to the separatist region of Transnistria, even as the agreement governing the transit of this gas through Ukraine is set to expire this year.
16:40
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry announced that four companies have been granted import licences for sunflower seeds, valid for a period of 30 days.
15:50
Upon interview with a Russian blogger, the head of state, Maia Sandu, clarified that the suspension of television broadcasts by the Commission for Exceptional Situations was not censorship but a response to illegal funding.
15:40
In Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has uncovered a network of FSB agents who were preparing to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky and certain military officials, as reported by the BBC.
12:30
Moldovan President Maia Sandu was not invited to attend the inauguration ceremony of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
12:00
The Estonian Parliament has endorsed a resolution declaring the Russian Orthodox Church as "an institution sponsoring the military aggression of the Russian Federation."
9:40
The Palestinian militant group Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal in Gaza on Monday, as reported by Reuters.
9:30
The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, continues her state visit to Oslo today.
9:20
President Joe Biden is scheduled to host his Romanian counterpart, Klaus Iohannis, at the White House today, May 7, commemorating the 20th anniversary of Romania's NATO membership.
9:10
This year's Paris Olympics are bracing for an unprecedented cybersecurity challenge. Organisers anticipate immense pressure on the sporting event this summer, according to a Reuters report.
6 May 2024
21:10
European intelligence agencies have warned their governments that Russia is plotting violent acts of sabotage across the continent as it commits to a course of permanent conflict with the west, reports Financial Times.
21:10
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21:00
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17:50
The European Union has not yet made a decision on the participation of EU ambassadors in the inauguration ceremony of Russian President Vladimir Putin, which will take place on May 7, but the head of the EU diplomatic service, Josep Borrell, has spoken against it. The statement was made on Monday, May 6, by the spokesperson of the external service of the community, Peter Stano, during a briefing in Brussels.
16:20
On a state visit to Norway, President Maia Sandu was received at the Royal Palace by Their Majesties - King Harald and Queen Sonja.
16:10
A Memorandum of cooperation in the field of energy between the Republic of Moldova and the Kingdom of Norway will be signed in Oslo, by the Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov and his Norwegian counterpart, Terje Aasland. According to a press release from the Ministry of Energy in Chisinau, the purpose of the document is to strengthen Moldovan-Norwegian cooperation in the energy field and to create mutually beneficial investment opportunities.
16:00
Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia after Berlin accused Moscow of launching cyberattacks on its defence and aerospace firms and ruling party, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry said on Monday, Reuters reports.
15:50
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday pressed Xi Jinping to coordinate closely with Europe in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and accept fair global trade rules as the Chinese leader began a state visit to France, AFP reports.
15:50
Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia after Berlin accused Moscow of launching cyberattacks on its defence and aerospace firms and ruling party, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry said on Monday, Reuters reports.
13:20
President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered new nuclear weapons drills in the face of Western "threats," as a Ukrainian drone attack killed six people and wounded over 30 in Russia's Belgorod border region, RBC reports.
13:00
A drone attack in Russia's Belgorod Oblast on May 6 reportedly killed six people and injured at least 35, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed, The Kyiv Independent reports.
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