Parliament registered a record number of petitions in 2023, with a focus on fundamental rights and social issues

In 2023, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova registered 3757 petitions and verbal addresses. Most concern alleged violations of the right to free access to justice, the right to personal security and dignity, the right to health care and social protection, non-respect of the right to private property, infrastructure development issues, proposals to amend legislation and parliamentarian control etc.

Israeli forces uncover Hamas tunnel: Shocking discoveries revealed

Israeli soldiers discovered a one-kilometre-long tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip, at the end of which were five narrow cells where, according to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Hamas held approximately 20 hostages.

Zelensky: Mobilisation must be fair, equitable

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that mobilisation is first and foremost a matter of justice, and that the law must be reasonable and equitable."It is unfair to exclude those who need rest," he said in an interview with Channel 4 News.

Falcon 10 crashes in Badakhshan province

A Falcon 10 medical plane chartered from Gaya, India, to Tashkent-Yuzhny in Uzbekistan has disappeared from radar over Afghanistan, Rosaviatsia, the Russian aviation authority, said.

Explosive Saturday: Rocket attacks shake Syria, Iraq, Lebanon

Rocket attacks in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen on Saturday underscored the growing risk of the Gaza conflict triggering a broader regional confrontation between Iran and its allies against Israel and the United States, as reported by Reuters.

Two bridges in Bălți at risk of collapse

Two bridges in the city of Bălți, Moldova, are in such a state of disrepair that they risk collapsing at any moment. The bridges, which are over 50 years old, are located over the Răut River and pose a serious danger to motorists and pedestrians.

Russian LNG terminal in Baltic Sea on fire, no casualties

A liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Ust-Luga port on the Baltic Sea in Russia was on fire on Sunday, the regional governor said, according to the Romanian news agency Agerpres.

Young Moldovan farmer dreams of modern greenhouse

Sergiu Goncearuc is a 35-year-old Moldovan farmer who has been growing vegetables for 17 years. He started his business after working abroad to save up money.

Putin seeks to boost support in Moldova with polling stations

Russia has requested permission from Moldova to open polling stations in the country for the upcoming Russian presidential election in March. The Moldovan government is currently considering the request.

Romanian farmers, truckers protest insurance, subsidies

Romanian farmers and truckers continued their protests on Saturday, the 11th day of demonstrations.

UNHCR praises Moldova's response to Ukrainian refugees

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, praised Moldova's commitment to protecting and assisting Ukrainian refugees during a two-day visit to the country.

Tensions rise in the Middle East as four Iranian generals killed in Syrian airstrike

A suspected Israeli airstrike on the Syrian capital of Damascus on Saturday night tragically claimed the lives of four high-ranking Iranian security officials, further escalating tensions in the already volatile Middle East, BBC has reported.