From Putin to Modi, Mexico's first lady bid: 2024's election headliners

As the world prepares to usher in 2024, a monumental democratic spectacle awaits. Nearly half the global population, roughly 4 billion individuals across 50 countries, will embark on a collective journey to the polling stations, participating in a tapestry of presidential and parliamentary elections, as reported by news.ro.

Moldova slashes HORECA VAT: 8% boost for tourism

The conclusion of Moldova's nationwide state of emergency brings welcome relief for the hospitality and tourism sector (HORECA) in the form of a significantly reduced VAT rate.

Moldova's €2 million boost for student housing modernization

The Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research has announced a significant investment of €2 million to renovate two student dormitories in 2024.

Schengen soars: Air & Sea travel free in Bulgaria & Romania

Europe's free movement zone is set to take flight in 2024, as Bulgaria and Romania prepare to join the Schengen area for air and sea travel, as reported by the European Council.

Protests continue in Serbia. Thousands of people are dissatisfied with the results of the parliamentary elections

Thousands gathered in a square in in central Belgrade on Saturday in the biggest protest yet over parliamentary and municipal elections on Dec. 17, results of which the demonstrators want anulled, Reuters reports.

Poland finds no Russian rocket parts after airspace breach

Poland ended a ground search on Saturday after finding no parts of a suspected Russian rocket which it said had violated the country's airspace on Friday morning, the Polish army said, Reuters reports

Over 2,600 drivers, fined for violating road traffic rules, in the last two days

In the last two days, 18 drivers were fined for drunkdriving, and another six because they did not have a driver's license, informs the General Police Inspectorate.

Volodymyr Zelensky visited the troops fighting in Avdiivka: "I am grateful to each of those who are on the front line"

President Volodymyr Zelensky posted a video on Friday, Dec. 29, while standing in front of a sign saying “Avdiivka is Ukraine.” The video was filmed on what appears to be the entry road into the embattled town at risk of being encircled from three sides, Kyiv Post reports.

Increased security measures in Europe on New Year's Eve. France raises helicopters and drones

Europe prepares to welcome 2024 with increased security measures. Police officers will patrol through European capitals where very strict controls will be imposed. The authorities say that the measures were taken preventively to avoid incidents related to terrorism, especially in the context of the war between Israel and Hamas, reports Digi24.ro.

On New Year's Eve, municipal public transport will operate with an extended schedule

In the night between years, the trolleybus routes: no. 8, no. 10, no. 12, no. 22 and no. 25, but also bus lines no. 5, no. 9, no. 26, will be active until 01:00, Chisinau City Hall informs.

2023 ends without snow, with mild weather. What will the weather be like on New Year's Eve?

The year will end with mild temperatures for this time and sunshine in many parts of the country. According to the State Hydrometeorological Service, the temperatures will be kept from December 30 to January 3, 2024. The wind will blow from the southwest weak to moderate.

Britain to send 200 air defence missiles to Ukraine

Britain is sending around 200 air defence missiles to Ukraine to help protect civilians and infrastructure from Russian drones and bombing, the British ministry of defence said on Friday, Reuters reports.