The programari.gov.md portal, launched in pilot mode

The first national programming portal for consular services provided in the diplomatic missions of the Republic of Moldova abroad was launched in pilot mode. The announcement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu.

Many Ukrainian refugees sheltered in the Republic of Moldova start their lives anew

To date, nearly 12,900 Moldovan families hosting refugees from Ukraine have received financial aid from the World Food Program. The money comes to support those who have opened their doors to families fleeing war. One of them is the Guțu family from Hrușova village, Criuleni district, who have been sharing their house with Ukrainian citizens since March.

Romania: In protest against Vienna's refusal, citizens began to boycott Austrian companies

After blocking Romania's accession to the Schengen area, the Austrian interior minister says he is also angry. In an interview with Austrian media, Gerhard Karner said he was put in a position to vote before the population was ready for what was to come. Meanwhile, in Romania, in protest against Vienna's refusal, citizens began to boycott Austrian companies.

Value Added Tax will be refunded to farmers who have lost more than 50% of their agricultural production

The state will reimburse agricultural producers the Value Added Tax (VAT) to cover debts to several types of state taxes and duties. A draft law in this sense was adopted in the final reading by the deputies.

War in Ukraine: Russian troops lost three ammunition depots and military equipment

Ukrainian troops have repelled Russian attacks in the Luhansk region, as well as near the Donetsk region, according to the latest report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, published on Friday morning.

Japan offers 27 million dollars to reduce the impact of the war in Ukraine on the Republic of Moldova

The Japanese authorities have approved the granting of assistance in the amount of 27 million dollars to the Republic of Moldova in order to reduce the consequences caused by the war in Ukraine. The announcement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, who today had a meeting with the Japanese ambassador in Chisinau, Katayama Yoshihiro.

Vladimir Plahotniuc and Ilan Shor are sanctioned by the UK Government

Moldovan citizens Vladimir Plahotniuc and Ilan Shor, fugitives from Moldovan justice, have today been sanctioned by the UK Government under the UK’s Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations, announces the British Embassy in Chisinau in a post on Facebook

Stoianoglo seeks Litvinenko's resignation. The Minister of Justice says that he does not comment on the statements of the one "investigated in several charges"

The suspended General Prosecutor, Alexandr Stoianoglo, asks the Minister of Justice, Sergiu Litvinenco and the members of the Superior Council of Prosecutors to resign. He accuses those concerned of illegally removing him from office. Moreover, today Stoianoglo also submitted a notification to the Prosecutor's Office, in which he requests the prosecution of Litvinenco, as well as some members of the CSP. Contacted by Moldova 1 for a reaction, Litvinenco said he does not comment on Stoianoglo's accusations.

Several educational institutions would be mined. Police details

The police were also notified today about the placement of explosives in several educational institutions. In some of them, the checks have ended, the information regarding the mining of the buildings being false.

Romania failed to join the Schengen Area after Austria and the Netherlands voted against it

Romania has again failed joining the Schengen Area after Austria and the Netherlands voted on Thursday at the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) in Brussels against the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to this area. Austria officially announced, through the voice of its Minister of the Interior, that it opposes the accession of Romania and Bulgaria. The Netherlands voted together to reject Romania and Bulgaria, although it supported Romania, but the decoupling of the two countries proved impossible, reports G4media.ro.

Exclusively on Moldova 1 TV: New Year's Eve concert for the Ukrainian diaspora

Moldova 1 TV continues the series of recordings of exclusive concerts for the winter holidays. On New Year's Eve, viewers will be able to watch musical performances with and about Ukrainian refugees, but also with famous singers from Moldova: Brothers Advahov, Zinaida Julea, Igor Cuciuc, Cristina Ceauș, Gabriel Nebunu.

Maia Sandu at the meeting with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe: Despite the challenges caused by the war, we will continue the actions to eradicate corruption

The reforms are part of the European agenda of the Republic of Moldova, but also a commitment made to the citizens, said President Maia Sandu at the meeting with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe (CoE), Marija Pejčinović Burić.