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(MENAFN) The European Union announced Friday that member states have greenlit the opening of the first formal cluster of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a watershed moment in the bloc's enlargement drive.

Government of Ireland

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, will today (15 June) travel to Luxembourg for the final meeting of EU Foreign Ministers before Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

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(MENAFN) Moldova is not in a position to pursue NATO membership because a majority of its population does not support joining the military alliance, Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi has acknowledged.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, May 26 - Discussions at the European Council meeting on 18–19 June will once again focus on the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East and global economic challenges.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

COMRAT, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evghenia Gutul, the legitimately elected Head (Baskan) of Gagauzia, has released a collection of 30 letters written during nearly 300 days in prison.

ECB - European Central Bank

Keynote speech by Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the Asian Monetary Policy Forum Singapore, 22 May 2026 Introduction It is an honour to be invited to contribute to the Asian Monetary Policy Forum.

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(MENAFN) Moldova’s parliament has adopted new procedural regulations that significantly reduce the use of the Russian language in legislative proceedings, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) The ruling pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), led by Moldovan President Maia Sandu, has introduced new parliamentary rules that significantly limit the use of the Russian language in the country’s legislature.

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(MENAFN) The president of Moldova has traveled to Ukraine to take part in commemorations marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, an event that released radioactive material across large parts of Europe.

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(MENAFN) Moldovan President Maia Sandu arrived in Kyiv on Sunday to take part in commemorations marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and to hold talks with Ukrainian leadership.

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(MENAFN) Moldovan President Maia Sandu has arrived in Kyiv to take part in commemorations marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, which released radioactive material across large parts of Europe, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Donald Trump stated on Sunday that five foreign nationals — three Polish citizens and two Moldovans — have been freed from detention in Belarus and Russia following actions taken by his administration.

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(MENAFN) Moldova’s parliament has approved the termination of the state of emergency in the country’s energy sector, with the decision set to take effect on April 25, according to an official statement released Friday.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, May 11 - State Secretary Grašič welcomed the discussion about the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). “Solidarity is one of the key elements of European integration.

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(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hosted Moldovan counterpart Maia Sandu in Kyiv on Sunday for wide-ranging talks spanning national security, energy, infrastructure, and both nations' accelerating pursuit of European Union...

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(MENAFN) The presidents of Ukraine and Moldova met in Kyiv on Sunday, where they held discussions focused on regional security, energy cooperation, infrastructure development, and coordination on their shared path toward European Union membership....

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(MENAFN) Moldova’s president stated on Monday that the country could join the “coalition of the willing” within weeks, aiming to help secure lasting peace and potentially support a multinational force in Ukraine, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Moldova may formally align itself with the growing coalition of willing nations seeking a durable peace settlement in Ukraine — and a potential multinational troop deployment — within a matter of weeks, President Maia Sandu announced...

World Trade Organization

Preshipment inspection refers to the practice by governments of employing specialized private companies to check shipment details - essentially price, quantity and quality - of imported goods.

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(MENAFN) UN human rights experts have expressed serious concerns about the Council of Europe’s recently adopted Chisinau Declaration on migration, warning that aspects of the document could weaken protections for migrants and asylum seekers.