Maia Sandu leaves for a working visit to Brussels for meetings with the new leadership of the European institutions

President Maia Sandu will pay a working visit to Brussels on December 10-11, where she will meet with the new leadership of European institutions. Her agenda includes discussions with several key figures, including Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; António Costa, President of the European Council; Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament; and Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

Romanian political analyst: Russia could try to influence the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova, using tactics tested in Romania

Relations between the Republic of Moldova and Romania will remain stable, despite the decision of the Constitutional Court in Bucharest on December 6, which annulled the results of the presidential elections in Romania, believes Romanian political analyst Cristian Pîrvulescu. The expert warned, during the “Public Space” program on Radio Moldova, that Russia could try to influence the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova, using tactics similar to those applied, but unsuccessfully, in the presidential elections in Romania.

Doctors issue a warning following the recent spike in mumps cases and recommend vaccination

Mumps, a highly contagious infection, is causing concern in the Republic of Moldova. Doctors are strongly recommending vaccination to combat the spread, especially since the viral disease primarily affects children and young people. Public health authorities have issued a warning following the recent spike in mumps cases. They emphasize the infection's contagious nature, which can lead to serious complications, including viral meningitis in rare instances.

The process of the Republic of Moldova's accession to the EU and the ongoing bilateral screening will be discussed on Tuesday in Brussels

The process of accession of our country to the European Union and the bilateral screening, which is underway, will be the topics discussed at the 15th Meeting of the Parliamentary Association Committee of the Republic of Moldova - the European Union, which will take place on Tuesday, December 10, in Brussels. According to the Legislative, this is the first meeting of the CPA RM-EU since the beginning of the tenth legislative of the European Parliament.

Technical problems with the Customs Service IT system: processing of crossings is carried out manually

The Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova has announced that due to technical issues with some of its IT systems, the processing of individual crossings is currently being done manually. Additionally, the processing of customs declarations at certain customs posts has been temporarily suspended.

A man and a woman – detained with a bag of drugs worth 7.5 million lei at the Ukrainian border

A 55-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were caught red-handed with a bag of drugs valued at 7.5 million lei while crossing the Ukrainian border in the Vulcănești region. According to the General Police Inspectorate (IGP), they had retrieved the bag of smuggled drugs from a forested area.

Correspondence from Dan Alexe: Status of EU sanctions imposed on Russia

After the European Commission presented a new sanctions package for Russia to the 27 EU member states on November 22—marking the 15th round of sanctions since the large-scale invasion nearly three years ago—we can take stock of the EU sanctions imposed on Russia.

Letters to Santa Claus: Children's wishes filled with emotion

Children around the world have had the opportunity to write to Santa Claus and receive personalized replies starting with 2001. In the last six years, more of those who send letters have been receiving gifts or visits from Santa's elves through a project called "Santa Claus Academy." This initiative collects letters from children at the Moldovan Post Office and delivers them to the "Clipa Siderală" organization, where the magic unfolds.

Gagauz language fades: A struggle for survival

Thirty years after Gagauzia's establishment, its core objective—reviving and developing the Gagauz language—remains unfulfilled.

Romania finishes fourth at Table Tennis World Cup

The Romanian mixed table tennis team finished fourth at the World Team Cup, held in Chengdu, China. In the bronze medal match, Romania was defeated by Hong Kong, 2-8.

Nicolăescu scores again, Heerenveen clinches victory

Moldovan footballer Ion Nicolăescu netted his fourth goal of the season in the Eredivisie, the top flight of Dutch football.

Moldova seeks global support for European integration

Now, more than ever, the Republic of Moldova needs the support of all democratic forces to stay part of the free world and to continue on its European path, said Igor Grosu, Speaker of Parliament, at the International Democrat Union Forum in Washington.