Ukraine eyes 500k more troops in war's second year

As the Ukraine war enters its second year, President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed a proposal from his military to mobilise up to 500,000 additional troops.

UNSC delays vote on Gaza resolution

The United Nations Security Council has once again postponed the vote on a new resolution regarding the conflict in Gaza, at the request of the United States, reports dpa, cited by Agerpres.

Ukraine's battle plan: 1991 borders stand, tactical adjustments possible

In a year-end press conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski affirmed the nation's commitment to its war strategy, stating that a return to the borders of 1991 remains unchanged.

Venice nods to Moldova's poll bars, urges refinements

Moldova's recently revised electoral restrictions, aimed at barring individuals linked to the outlawed Sor Party from contesting elections, have garnered qualified approval from the Venice Commission, the Council of Europe's advisory body on constitutional matters.

Moldova healthcare unification faces internal resistance

An administrative consolidation proposal uniting Chișinău's Toma Ciorbă Infectious Diseases Hospital and the Dermatology and Communicable Diseases Hospital has ignited employee anxieties, culminating in a Tuesday protest outside the Government building.

UN sought for Moldovan activist's release

Amid deteriorating health concerns and allegations of political repression, Moldovan human rights organisation Promo-LEX has petitioned the United Nations to secure the immediate release of Victor Pleșcanov, a Transnistrian activist currently serving a three-year, two-month sentence for "inciting extremism."

Growing green: Moldova's business future

A momentous trilateral agreement between the Polish Development Bank, the European Union, and the Moldovan government injects €6.6 million into the nation's entrepreneurial landscape, empowering over 5,000 businesses to tackle crucial challenges like energy efficiency, green transition, competitiveness, and climate adaptation.

Red Sea attacks disrupt global trade routes

A surge in Houthi rebel attacks on commercial vessels traversing the Red Sea has ignited anxieties about a potential escalation of global shipping disruptions and subsequent price hikes for crucial commodities like oil and consumer goods, as reported by BBC.

N. Korea missile test: UN scrambles, allies pledge action

North Korea ignited regional anxieties and triggered global condemnation after launching its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Monday, December 18th, as reported by Reuters.

China quake kills 118, Jishishan devastated

A powerful 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Jishishan County in Gansu Province, northwest China, on Monday evening, leaving a trail of devastation and claiming at least 118 lives, as reported by BBC.

Moldova assembles strategic team for EU accession talks

Moldova's path toward EU membership took a significant step forward as President Maia Sandu announced the government's plan to establish a dedicated negotiating team.

Painter Dimitar Peicev passed away

Irreparable loss for national culture! Dimitar Peicev, the well-known painter of Bulgarian origin, nicknamed the color poet of Bugeac, has passed away. He was 80 years old and had a lot of projects for the future.