LIVE // Launch of the "Rabla for household appliances" Program

The authorities provide details regarding the implementation in the Republic of Moldova of the "Rabla for household appliances" Program, financed by the European Union. Beneficiaries of the program are more than 50,000 vulnerable families who will receive vouchers to be able to exchange used electrical appliances for new, energy-efficient equipment.

EU expansion, discussed at the Government. The steps to be taken by the Republic of Moldova on the way to European integration

In the period to come, the Chisinau authorities will focus on completing reforms in the field of justice, deoligarization and the fight against corruption. The steps to be taken by the Republic of Moldova on the way to European integration were discussed within the governmental Commission for European Integration, chaired by Prime Minister Dorin Recean, reads the Government's press release.

Far-right Geert Wilders’ party leads Dutch election

Beating all predictions, the Ipsos exit poll put Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) at 35 out of 150 seats, 9 seats ahead of the closest rival, former EU commissioner Frans Timmermans' Labour/Green Left combination. That margin was far greater than expected, AFP reports.

WHO asks China for more data on outbreak of respiratory illnesses

Northern China has reported an increase in "influenza-like illness" since mid-October when compared to the same period in the previous three years, the WHO said, AFP reports.

The Republic of Moldova joins the South-Eastern Europe Defense Ministerial. Anatolie Nosatîi: "Our country confirms its commitment to contribute to regional peace and stability"

The Republic of Moldova joins the South-Eastern Europe Defense Ministerial (SEDM). The accession document was signed in Ankara (Turkey) by the Moldovan Minister of Defense Anatolie Nosatîi. The accession to SEDM will reaffirm the commitment of the Republic of Moldova for peace and stability in the region, declared Nosatîi at the signing of the accession act.

G20 meeting // German Chancellor Olaf Scholz asks Russian President Vladimir Putin to withdraw his army from Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday that he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop aggression against Ukraine, during the first online meeting of the G20 attended by the Russian president since the beginning of the war, AFP and Agerpres report.

Israel-Hamas war live: four-day ceasefire due to start on Thursday too short to meet Gaza’s needs, aid agencies warn

The first ceasefire in seven weeks of war in Gaza is due to come into effect on Thursday morning, officials from both Hamas and Israel have said, The Guardian reports.

Government requests again the extension of the state of emergency in the Republic of Moldova

In the Republic of Moldova, the state of emergency could be extended for another 30 days, starting from December 1. A draft decision in this regard was approved today by the Government at the proposal of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Adrian Efors. The official claims that the decision is determined by the imminent danger to national security caused by the war in Ukraine, including the hybrid one. However, in order to enter into force, this project must also be approved by the Parliament.

TRM kicks off the national stage of the EUROVISION 2024 contest

As of November 22, the Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" is launching the national stage of Eurovision 2024. Performers who want to represent the country at the most prestigious European music contest, which will take place in May 2024 in Sweden, can sign up in competition.

LIVE Cabinet of Ministers, in session. Several agreements with the CIS will be terminated

The Cabinet of Ministers led by Prime Minister Dorin Recean will today examine 35 projects included on the agenda. Of these, 7 refer to the termination of some agreements with the CIS. At the same time, the ministers are to approve a project to start negotiations between the Republic of Moldova and Egypt regarding air services. At the beginning of the meeting, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Adrian Efros, proposed the inclusion in the agenda of the project regarding the extension of the state of emergency.

Igor Grosu had a meeting with the Moldovans settled in Austria. The progress of the Republic of Moldova regarding European integration, under discussion

At the beginning of the official visit to Vienna, the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, had a discussion with the Moldovans settled in Austria, the Legislative announces. According to the source, our citizens were interested in learning about the progress that the Republic of Moldova is making in implementing the recommendations from the European Commission and the digitalization of public services.

Oil spill tops 1 million gallons, threatens Gulf of Mexico wildlife

Skimming vessels are working to contain and recover oil from a spill in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast, which the U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday estimated to be at least 1.1 million gallons, The Washington Post reports.