Maia Sandu at the "Dreamicon" conference: "Together with the Government and the Parliament, we encourage startups"

Head of state Maia Sandu welcomed, on Saturday, the participants of the "Dreamicon" conference, announces the Press Service of the Presidency. Also, Maia Sandu mentioned that our country has business potential in the technological and digital field.

Crews search for survivors and survey damage after tornadoes leave at least 6 dead in Tennessee

Crews are searching for survivors and surveying the damage after tornadoes and strong thunderstorms tore through Tennessee, overturning cars, ripping apart buildings and leaving at least six people dead, CNN reports.

Serbia diversifies gas supply, opens interconnector to pipeline from Azerbaijan, Greece

Serbia on Sunday completed the interconnector to a pipeline in Bulgaria, which would allow the Balkan country to diversify its gas supplies and reduce its dependence on Russia, Reuters reports.

NBA Cup final: Anthony Davis and LeBron James inspire LA Lakers to historic win against Indiana Pacers

Anthony Davis scored 41 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers to victory against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA's first in-season tournament final, BBC reports.

Promo-LEX Association launched a petition for the release of Victor Plešcanov, illegally detained on the left side of the Nistru for hoisting the Ukrainian flag

In the context of the International Human Rights Day, the Promo-LEX Association launched the petition for the immediate and unconditional release of Victor Pleșcanov from the illegal detention on the left bank of the Nistru. Pleshkanov was convicted last year in the Transnistrian region for flying the Ukrainian flag and condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

VIDEO// Christmas lights were turned on at Vatican

The lights of the famous Vatican tree were lit last night in Saint Peter's Square. Also yesterday, the Nativity scene was revealed to the public. This year's manger was made to remember the Christmas of 1223 in the Rieti Valley, where Saint Francis stayed. There he created the first Nativity scene.

Another eight people, Romanian citizens and their families, evacuated from the Gaza Strip, arrived in Romania

A new group of eight people, Romanian citizens and their families, evacuated from the Gaza Strip, arrived in Romania on Sunday, announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) from Bucharest.

President Emmanuel Macron reaffirms France's support for the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday reaffirmed his government's support for the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union (EU), on the eve of the European Council on December 14 and 15, which will address both this accession candidacy and that of Ukraine, reports EFE.

Several demonstrations in France in “solidarity with the people of Gaza”

“We support civilians, not Hamas.” Protesters marched in Paris on Saturday, December 9, to express their views “Solidarity with the people of Gaza” and demand an end to the bombing of Palestinian areas by the Israeli army. According to AFP there were more than a thousand, according to Anadolu Agency several thousand.

Maia Sandu, phone discussion with Emmanuel Macron about the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU

The head of state, Maia Sandu, had a phone conversation with her French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. According to a press release from the Presidency, the two leaders discussed the bilateral relationship and the accession process of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union.

Ukraine condemns planned Russian presidential election in occupied territory

Ukraine on Saturday condemned Russia’s intention to organize presidential election voting in occupied Ukrainian territory next year, AP reports.

Georgia: In Tbilisi, thousands of people argue that the Georgian nation must be part of the European family

A huge EU flag was unfurled in Tbilisi's Europe Square, a week before the European Council's political decision on opening EU accession negotiations for the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine and granting candidate country status to Georgia. At the march entitled "Georgia's Voice to Europe", tens of thousands of people gathered: ordinary citizens, representatives of non-governmental organizations and political parties to send a message to show that Georgians are unanimous in their desire for Georgia to become part of the European community. The president of Tbilisi, Salome Zurabishvili, joined the march.