Special Representative of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly for Eastern Europe is visiting the Republic of Moldova

The Special Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE PA), Kristian Vigenin, is visiting the Republic of Moldova, from February 12 to 14. According to the Legislative, the official will have meetings with President Maia Sandu, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, Deputy Prime Ministers Mihail Popșoi and Oleg Serebrian.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Three Holy Hierarchs

The old-style Orthodox Christians today celebrate the Three Holy Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom – some of the greatest Christian theologians, reports MOLDPRES.

Accordionist and conductor Mihai Amihalachioaie passed away

The well-known accordionist, conductor of folk, symphonic and opera music Mihai Amihalachioaie, Master of Arts, passed away at the age of 63. The announcement was made by his colleagues, informs MOLDPRES.

Ukraine destroys 14 of 17 Russia-launched drones

Ukraine's air defence systems destroyed 14 out of 17 drones that Russia launched overnight and one Kh-59 cruise missile, Ukraine's Air Force said on Monday, Reuters reports.

PAS candidate Alexei Percemlî wins the elections in Bubuieci

Following the repeated elections in Bubuieci commune, Chisinau municipality, Percemlî Alexei, the candidate of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) got the most votes. According to preliminary data presented by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), the PAS candidate obtained 891 votes out of 1,748 votes validly cast.

Finland's ex-PM, Alexander Stubb, wins presidential bid

After a close presidential race, former Finnish Prime Minister, Alexander Stubb, won Sunday's election runoff against former Foreign Minister, Pekka Haavisto, Politico reports.

Ukraine and Russian disinformation on the agenda of a meeting between Paris, Berlin and Warsaw

The struggle against disinformation coming from Russia and increased support for Ukraine are on the agenda of the discussions of the French, German and Polish foreign ministers this Monday. The new head of French diplomacy Stéphane Séjourné invited his counterparts German Annalena Baerbock and Polish Radoslaw Sikorski at a meeting in “Weimar” format at the castle of La Celle-Saint-Cloud (Yvelines), reports news.ro.

More than 50 people killed as Israel strikes Rafah overnight

At least 52 people were killed in heavy air strikes on densely crowded Rafah in southern Gaza before dawn on Monday, February 12, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry, writes Le Monde.

Maia Sandu: "Russia's aggression endangers the entire continent"

Russia's war against Ukraine strikes again close to the Republic of Moldova, President Maia Sandu said, after today's discovery of drone remains in the south of the country. The head of state claims that this reminds us of the grim realities we face.

Dorin Recean and Mihai Popșoi, after the remains of drones found in the south of the country: "There are no risks for local communities"

Prime Minister Dorin Recean strongly condemns Russia's recent and unjustified attacks against Ukraine, which have once again affected the Republic of Moldova. In a post on the X platform, the PM said that there are currently no risks for the localities in the state border area, and the investigation is ongoing.

PHOTO // "Shahed" drone fragments found in the Vulcănești district. Details of the Border Police

The Moldovan border police have discovered fragments of a Russian Shahed one-way attack drone near the village of Etulia, Vulcanesti district, close to the Moldovan-Ukrainian border.

Registration of Russian presidential candidates over, there will be four of them

For the first time since 2008, there will only be four options in the ballot - Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), Vladislav Davankov of New People, Nikolay Kharitonov of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) and incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin, TASS agency reports.