Ukraine presses ahead with removal of Soviet monuments

Ukrainian officials pressed on with a campaign to remove Soviet-era monuments on Saturday as authorities in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv dismantled a statue of a Red Army commander from a central boulevard, Reuters reports.

US blocks UN Security Council demand for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The United States on Friday vetoed a proposed United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, diplomatically isolating Washington as it shields its ally, Reuters reports.

Azerbaijan gets nod to host COP29 climate summit

Next year’s COP29 climate summit is set to take place in oil-rich Azerbaijan after Eastern European countries resolved a political deadlock on Saturday, Politico reports.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz suggests that the war in Ukraine could last until 2025

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hinted on Saturday that the war in Ukraine could last until 2025, at the same time guaranteeing Germany's support, which - he said - might need to be increased if other allies "hesitate", reports EFE and Agerpres .

Wines from the Republic of Moldova won gold and silver medals at an international competition held in Francea

Moldovan sparkling wines won five gold medals and seven silver medals at the 21st edition of the international competition for the best sparkling wines in the world, Effervescents du Monde 2023, reads the official page of the competition.

Ukraine in 'mortal danger' without aid, Olena Zelenska warns

Olena Zelenska has warned that Ukrainians are in "mortal danger" of being left to die if Western countries don't continue their financial support, BBC reports.

Preparations for the European Council meeting. Maia Sandu, phone conversations with the president of Lithuania and the prime ministers of Denmark and Italy

The reforms implemented by the Chisinau authorities in order to modernize the Republic of Moldova were the topics discussed by President Maia Sandu during a phone conversation with the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, with the Head of the Government of the Kingdom of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen and with the President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Italy, Giorgia Meloni.

Paris' Louvre museum to hike ticket prices by 29%

The Louvre art museum in Paris will hike its basic entrance fee next year by 29%, adding to concerns that visitors coming to Paris for next year's Olympic Games will face spiralling costs, Reuters reports.

Maia Sandu, at the Mayors’ Forum: "Our goal is a better life for every inhabitant of Moldova"

The accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union is the fastest means and the only way through which we can build a prosperous state. The statement was made by the president Maia Sandu during the speech given at the Forum of Mayors, organized today in Chisinau.

LIVE TEXT Mayors' Forum in Chisinau: Maia Sandu asks the Government to significantly increase the salaries of mayors

The Forum of Mayors organized by the Government of the Republic of Moldova at the initiative of President Maia Sandu started in Chisinau. Head of State Maia Sandu, Prime Minister Dorin Recean, ministers, mayors and other officials are present at the event.

Good news for Moldovans. A Georgian airline will operate flights to and from Chisinau

Good news for Moldovans traveling to Georgia. The Georgian air operator "Georgian Wings" will operate the direct Chisinau-Tbilisi route. The announcement was made by the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu.

Mayors of the Republic of Moldova participate today at the Forum of Mayors

The Mayors' Forum takes place today, December 9, at the Palace of the Republic in Chisinau. All 895 mayors from all districts were invited to the event held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu.