Yellow code for heavy rain and wind: sleet is expected in the north

Meteorologists issued a yellow code of heavy rains and wind for the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova. The warning comes into effect on Friday, November 17 at 8:00 PM and is in effect until November 19 at 12:00 AM.

The winners of the Moldovan Union of Visual Artists Awards Gala were announced

An event with triple significance brought together numerous admirers of fine arts at "Constantin Brâncuși" Gallery. The first edition of the Moldovan Visual Artists Union Awards Gala was held alongside with the National Contemporary Art Salon inauguration. Both events are dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the Union of Visual Artists, the natural successor of the Bessarabian Fine Art Amateur Society.

EU enlargement to Western Balkans "high on the agenda": European Council president

The enlargement of the European Union (EU) to the Western Balkans is "high on the agenda," visiting European Council President Charles Michel said here on Thursday, Xinhua agency reports.

Finland travel alert. MAEIE's recommendations for citizens

Finland temporarily closes some border crossings with the Russian Federation. The Finnish authorities have decided to temporarily suspend the activity of the Nuijamaa, Imatra and Niirala crossing points, on the border with the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova announces. The measure will take effect from November 18 and will be in effect until February 18, 2024. For crossing the border between Finland and Russia, the Vartius and Salla border crossing points remain open.

Foreign Minister of Great Britain, on a surprise visit to Chisinau

The Foreign Minister of Great Britain, David Cameron, made a surprise visit to the Republic of Moldova on Thursday evening, the head of state Maia Sandu announced on a social network. The British official also had a meeting with the head of diplomacy from Chisinau, Nicu Popescu.

CEC: Today is the last day of campaigning

Today is the last day on which electoral campaigning is allowed for the second round of general local elections, which will take place this Sunday, warns the Central Electoral Commission.

IDF says it has found Hamas tunnel shaft at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza

The Israeli military said late on Thursday that it uncovered a Hamas tunnel shaft and a vehicle with weapons at Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital complex, The Guardian reports

China, Japan reaffirm 'strategic relationship' in rare leader talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida committed to pursuing mutually-beneficial relations in their first face-to-face talks in a year, a sign that Asia's two largest economies are looking to patch up strained ties, Reuters reports

Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes the meeting of American President Joe Biden with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday voiced optimism about a recent meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, AFP reports.

Finland to close some border crossings with Russia

Finland will close four of the nine crossing points on its border with Russia on Saturday to stem a flow of asylum seekers to the Nordic nation, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Thursday, Reuters reports.

Denmark will open an embassy in the Republic of Moldova

Denmark will open an embassy in the Republic of Moldova in 2024. The announcement was made during the discussions between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, with his Danish counterpart, Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

Public Broadcaster “Teleradio-Moldova” concluded an agreement with UEFA to broadcast the matches of the national football team and two European football championships in the next 5 years

The Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" , the most important audiovisual institution in the Republic of Moldova, announces the signing of a new agreement with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) through which it becomes its official broadcaster in the Republic of Moldova for the matches of the national team until 2028 and the EURO 2024 and EURO 2028 championships.