Klaus Iohannis: Romania has always supported the European aspirations of the Republic of Moldova

"Romania supported the Republic of Moldova, not only through aid sent directly to Chisinau, but also through the permanent promotion of the European aspirations of the Romanians from Moldova", declared President Klaus Iohannis in his speech delivered today, December 1, at the Cotroceni Palace, on the National Day of Romania.

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny says he has been handed new Criminal Charges

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said on social media on Friday that he had been informed of new criminal charges against him, Reuters reports.

Good news for Moldovans. A "low-cost" airline from Germany will operate flights to and from Chisinau

Good news for Moldovans traveling to Germany. The low-cost company of the Lufthansa group will operate flights at Chisinau Airport. This was announced by the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu on his Facebook page.

Energocom returns 1 billion lei to the state budget

On Thursday, November 30, Energocom returned to the state budget the full amount of 1 billion lei provided for by the order of the Commission for Emergency Situations (CSE) dated September 13. The announcement was made by the company's press service on its Facebook page.

VIDEO// A Moldovan wanted 19 years ago, was detained in Russia and was extradited to the Republic of Moldova

A man from Grigoriopol, wanted internationally 19 years ago, for murder and blackmail, was detained in the Russian Federation and was extradited to the Republic of Moldova.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean and Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu send congratulatory messages on the occasion of Romania's National Day

On the occasion of Romania's National Day, Prime Minister Dorin Recean and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, sent congratulatory messages to the Romanian people.

Igor Grosu, message on Romania's National Day: "The Republic of Moldova has always felt Romania's support"

The Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of Romania's Day, expressing Moldovans' gratitude towards the neighboring country. The Parliament Speaker emphasized the importance of the close connection between the two states, highlighting the constant support that Romania has given to the Republic of Moldova in various fields.

LIVE// Meeting of the Government of the Republic of Moldova from December 1, 2023

The Cabinet of Ministers met in session to examine the state budget law for 2024. The agenda includes four draft decisions: Draft decision approving the draft state budget law for 2024; Draft decision regarding the approval of the draft law of the state social insurance budget for 2024; Draft decision regarding the approval of the draft law on mandatory health care insurance funds for 2024; Draft decision regarding the approval of the Opinion on the draft decision regarding the amendment of Parliament Decision no. 239/2020 for the approval of the National Strategy for the prevention and combating of money laundering and the financing of terrorism for 2020-2025. We remind that today's meeting is the second of this week.

Maia Sandu, congratulatory message on the occasion of Romania’s National Day: "Romania is the fiercest advocate on our European road"

For the Republic of Moldova, Romania is a pillar of resistance and is the fiercest advocate on our European path, declared the head of state Maia Sandu on the occasion of Romania's National Day. The president claims that "the past binds us, but the future binds us even more. We are bound by the desire to build a fair and good society for all our citizens".

Israel resumes fighting against Hamas in the Gaza Strip

The truce has expired and has not been extended. The Israeli military has announced that it has resumed fighting against Hamas in Gaza and accuses the group of violating the ceasefire and attacking Israel. Bombings happen in the north of the Gaza Strip, and the Israeli army intercepted a rocket launched from the enclave, reports Digi24.ro.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for fortifications in key frontline areas

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for faster construction of fortifications in key sectors under pressure from Russian forces, particularly in eastern Ukraine, the focal point of Moscow's advances 21 months into its invasion, Reuters reports.

EU defence spending skyrockets

Fuelled by the ongoing war in Ukraine, the European Union's (EU) military spending reached an unprecedented €270 billion in 2023, marking a significant increase from the €240 billion recorded in 2022. This marks the ninth consecutive year of growth in EU defence expenditures, underscoring the heightened focus on bolstering security capabilities amidst the geopolitical turmoil.