Eurovision 2023 auditions LIVE: Listen to the songs from the National Selection, today, live on Moldova 2 TV

The Public Broadcaster"Teleradio-Moldova" (TRM) is holding on Saturday, January 28, the stage of LIVE auditions of the songs admitted to the contest for the Eurovision 2023 National Selection! Stay tuned, starting at 14:00, and find out, from the first source, who are the ten finalists who will fight for the national final! Follow the competition live on Moldova 2 TV and on the social networks of the Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" and on www.eurovision.md.

Frost hits several countries in Europe and Asia

Several countries in Europe and Asia are struggling with cold temperatures. Lisbon has set up special centres where people can come to keep warm. In Sardinia, a woman has died after reportedly freezing to death due to bad weather. Officials are working to help people get through this period.

Romania, France and the Netherlands have signed up to a joint statement on security matters. The document reiterates support for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova

On Friday, a joint French-Romanian-Dutch statement on security cooperation was signed by the three countries' foreign ministers, Catherine Colonna, Bogdan Aurescu and Wopke Hoekstra, Agerpres reports. The statement also refers to the Support Platform for the Republic of Moldova, launched by Romania, France and Germany.

Snow and ice yellow warning across the country. Rescuers' recommendations

For the next 24 hours, the State Hydrometeorological Service forecasts heavy precipitation in the form of snow, mainly in the south of the country. In some areas, there will also be sleet and ice on the roads.

"Apa-Canal Chisinau", meeting on the subject of debt to Premier Energy

Urgent meeting at "Apă-Canal Chișinău" on the risk of water cut-offs. At the meeting, the municipal authorities decided to address all central institutions on an emergency basis.

Exercises by FRONTEX and IGPF at Moldova-Ukraine border crossing point Tudora

EU agency FRONTEX and the Border Police have enlarged the mission area. The joint teams will this year also work at the border with Romania, not only at the Moldovan-Ukrainian border; they will inspect the crossing points and the border region. FRONTEX agents and border guards have launched the new mission with practical exercises in Tudora in the south-east of the country.

Modest performance by Graciova at the European Skating Championship

Finland's Anastasia Graciova had a modest showing at the European figure skating championship. Representing Moldova for the first time at a continental event, she ranked 28th and failed to participate in the free program. The ranking of Graciova, coached by Yulia Lebedeva, was ahead of only Greek Alexandra Minstidou and Lithuanian Meda Variokoite. She went down in the middle of the program, but had some impressive elements.

Heavy snowfall and low temperatures in Japan

Bad weather has left at least 5 people dead in Japan. Several hundred cars have been stranded on roads, and trains have been stopped and flights cancelled. Officials urged people to take care in view of blizzards, icy roads and rough waters.

Nicky Cleșcenco was transferred to FC Petrocub Hincesti for half a year

The Moldovan international Nicky Cleșcenco has been brought to FC Petrocub Hîncești by FC Sion, 8th place in the Swiss Super League, on loan until summer this year.

Igor Grosu called on Turkish companies to make investments in renewable resources development projects

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu held talks with Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Fatih Donmez and Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavușoğlu during a recent visit to Ankara.

US Embassy Memorial Day message to Holocaust victims: We are engaged in the ongoing fight against discrimination and hate

Today, as we remember the liberation of the Nazi camp Auschwitz-Birkenau 77 years ago, we recall and honour the memory of the millions of victims of the Holocaust. "We must face history and ensure that 'never again' remains a solemn commitment of humanity and not just a mere slogan. Unfortunately, the anti-Semitism that fed the Holocaust still exists in the world even today," reads the message from the US Embassy in Chisinau, conveyed by Charge d'Affaires Laura Hruby.

The “Unirii” Highway might be continued to Chisinau and Odessa

Romania's “Unirii” (Union) Highway could be extended to Chisinau and Odessa. This was revealed by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure in Bucharest, Sorin Grindeanu, following a meeting on Thursday with the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Moldova, Andrei Spînu.