Maia Sandu convenes the Supreme Security Council, after the General Assembly of Judges postponed the appointment of CSM members

"I understand that the judges still decided to block the cleansing of the judiciary and continue to put obstacles in the restoration of justice in Moldova. I announce that I will convene for Monday, at 2:00 p.m., the Supreme Security Council in connection with the emergency situation in the judiciary", reads President Maia Sandu's message.

US military releases footage of Russian fighter jet forcing down American drone over Black Sea

US European Command released footage of the Tuesday encounter between a US surveillance drone and the Russian fighter jets as it played out over the Black Sea, CNN reports.

The "Moldagrotech" exhibition, inaugurated this year at the Moldexpo Center

Over 120 companies from eight states are participating between March 16-19 in the spring edition of the International Specialized Exhibition of machines, equipment and technologies for the agricultural sector MOLDAGROTECH, at the "Moldexpo" International Exhibition Center.

Citizens of the Republic of Kosovo will be able to receive visas to enter the Republic of Moldova

Deputies of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) developed a draft law by which citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, not recognized by the Moldovan authorities, will be able to receive visas to enter the Republic of Moldova, Radio Free Europe reports.

A mother and her two young children from Moldova killed in Turkey's devastating earthquake

A mother and two minor children from the Republic of Moldova lost their lives in the earthquake in Turkey, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MFAEI) announced. The family was living in the town of Hatay in south-eastern Turkey. MAIE says another 27 nationals are still missing while our authorities are trying to get in touch with them.

Eurovision 2023 National Stage: Live auditions, live, on Moldova 2 TV

The Live Auditions stage of the Eurovision music contest begins on Saturday, January 28. 31 songs are to be auditioned, at 14:00, in the large studio of Public Television. The auditions will be broadcast live on Moldova 2 TV and on its website, as well as on www.eurovision.md.

Victor Furtună, appointed interim head of PCCOCS

Victor Furtună's candidacy was approved today by the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) for the position of interim head of the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), reports MOLDPRES.

"New adverse shocks" could push the global economy into recession. Small countries like the Republic of Moldova - the most vulnerable

The World Bank is concerned that "new adverse shocks" could push the global economy into recession this year, with small countries particularly vulnerable. According to the Bloomberg agency, the warning is included in the biannual "Global Economic Outlook" report, which is to be released next week.

Spring Festival has started in China

The Chinese Spring Festival, also called Chinese New Year, has begun. It will last 40 days, during which the country expects the arrival of thousands of tourists. In the last two years, due to the restrictions of COVID-19, few people attended the festival, but this year the Chinese are storming the trains to get to the event.

The General Police Inspectorate has identified criminal groups that obtain financial means by deception

Criminal groups, specialised in obtaining financial means by deception, under the pretext of depositing investments in cryptocurrencies, or currency, have been identified by the General Police Inspectorate.

Best participants awarded in the National Robotics Competition Sumobot Challenge Moldova 2022

Over 200 students in the country participated on Saturday, in the National Robotics Competition "Sumobot Challenge Moldova" 2022. The teams were made up of two participants, who were in the ring to find out whose robot is the most resistant. The event was organized by the National Center for Digital Innovations in Education, with the support of the US Agency for International Development and the Government of Sweden. At the end of the contest, the best participants received medals, cups and special prizes.

War in Ukraine, day 283: heavy fighting in the area of ​​the city of Bahamut

On the 283rd day of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, heavy fighting took place in the area of ​​the city of Bahamut, in the Donbas region. The International Atomic Energy Agency hopes to reach an agreement with Kiev and Moscow to create a buffer zone at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant by the end of the year, the head of the UN atomic agency said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree approving a National Security and Defense Council proposal to ban Russian-affiliated religious groups and impose sanctions on a number of pro-Kremlin bishops.