The war in Ukraine and the respect of human rights in the Republic of Moldova, new challenges

The priorities in the field of the defence of Human Rights, dictated by the new realities, including the regional ones, are the central topic of the specialised forum, which is being held these days in Chisinau.

Natalia Gavrilița, after a new missile fell in the north of the Republic of Moldova: "We are making every effort to keep the situation under control"

The authorities of the Republic of Moldova are making every effort not to admit risks for citizens, said Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița, after the components of a rocket were discovered near Briceni town. Also, the Prime Minister strongly condemns the brutal attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine and reiterates her solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

The charred bodies of two people, discovered in the "National" Hotel building

The law enforcement officers found the bodies of two people, following a fire this weekend, in the "Național" Hotel building. It would be about homeless men, spotted by IGSU employees during the location and liquidation of the fire. Medical examiners were called to the scene, who did not find any signs of violent death when examining the bodies.

Chisinau: The number of cases of respiratory infections is increasing

The number of cases of respiratory infections in Chisinau is increasing. Children are the most affected, announced the head of the Medical and Social Assistance Directorate, Boris Gîlca, during the City Hall meeting. According to him, municipal hospitals have been supplied with beds.

Border Police: Over 9,600 Ukrainian citizens entered the Republic of Moldova within one day

The General Inspectorate of the Border Police announces that in the last 24 hours, at the border crossing points, the flow of people constituted 47,803 crossings, a larger number being recorded on the way out of the Republic of Moldova - 26,239 people crossing.

Fair was opened in the square of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre

Fairy tale town in the square of the "Maria Bieșu" National Theater of Opera and Ballet in Chisinau. Thus, an artificial Christmas tree was installed in front of the theater and several merry-go-rounds were set up. The fair will be open until January 5.

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.

CSE decision: higher compensation for 40 thousand households

More than 40 thousand households out of the 695 thousand registered for aid will receive higher compensation when paying their bills, and the degree of vulnerability that was initially assigned to them will be recalculated. The decision was approved during the meeting of the Commission for Exceptional Situations (CSE).

In Tokyo, Maia Sandu met with a group of Moldovans living and working in Japan

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, ended her visit to Tokyo today with a meeting with a group of Moldovans living and working in Japan. During the discussions, the head of state noted that all of them are people connected to the realities at home and, even if they are thousands of kilometres from the Republic of Moldova, they closely follow the events in their homeland.

Driving licenses of Moldovan citizens will be recognized in Latvia. The government starts negotiations to sign an agreement

Moldovan and Latvian citizens will have the right to convert their driver's license without taking any additional exam. The Chisinau authorities decided to negotiate an agreement on the recognition of driving licenses between the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Latvia.

A new meeting in the 1+1 format will take place in Chisinau

A new working meeting in the 1+1 format will take place on Friday, in Chisinau. The Reintegration Policy Office states that the meeting will address topics related to the energy crisis.

Risk of electricity disconnection

The Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister of Infrastructure, Andrei Spînu, announced this morning that there are risks of electricity disconnections.