Maia Sandu condemns Russia's massive attacks on Ukraine: "They cause death and destruction"

President Maia Sandu condemned Russia's massive attacks with missiles and drones on Ukraine, on the night and morning of January 2. The head of state said that international support is crucial for Ukrainians to defend their sovereignty and people.

Heavy traffic at PTF Leușeni-Albita

The border police informs that at this time there is heavy passenger and car traffic at the Leușeni-Albita border crossing, on the way out of the Republic of Moldova, into Romania.

Israel plans to bring workers from the Republic of Moldova to boost its construction sector

Israel plans to bring in around 70,000 foreign workers from China, India, the Republic of Moldova and elsewhere to boost its construction sector, which has been largely frozen since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, a newspaper reported on Monday, citing a government official, Reuters reports.

Russia targets Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv, Kyiv with drones and missiles

One person was killed and dozens wounded in the latest barrage of Russian drones and missiles targeting Ukraine, including Kyiv and Kharkiv in the eastm RFE reports.

Earthquake in Japan // 30 deaths following the January 1 earthquake, the authorities announce

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in central Japan rose to 30 on Tuesday, local authorities said, with 14 others seriously injured, AFP reports.

Quake in Japan: At least six people killed in Japan after M7.6 quake

At least six people have been reported dead in Ishikawa Prefecture on the Sea of Japan, after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the region on Monday afternoon, announced the Japanese TV channel NHK.

Israel says war in Gaza expected to continue throughout 2024

The Israeli military has said it expects the conflict in Gaza to continue throughout 2024, BBC reports.

Japan reels from 7.6 quake: Tsunami warnings, buildings collapse

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale struck central Japan today, prompting urgent evacuations and triggering tsunami warnings for three coastal prefectures.

Moldova farmers pivot: Fruit thrives as cereals face headwinds

Moldovan agriculture faced a complex landscape in 2023, battling the ripples of war, scorching drought, and fluctuating market forces.

Turkey OKs Sweden's NATO bid: Accession on track for 2024

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg expressed optimism towards Sweden's imminent entry into the alliance, projecting finalisation of the accession process within 2024, as DPA reports.

Child benefits increase in Moldova, Romania

In Moldova, the one-time birth allowance has increased to 20,000 lei, up 9,068 lei from the previous year.

Roam free: Moldova joins EU on mobile data & calls

Starting January 1, 2024, Moldovan citizens travelling to the European Union will enjoy significantly cheaper roaming charges, thanks to a new agreement with the EU.