Moldova activates crisis unit to tackle emergency challenges

A Crisis Response Unit will be activated within the Government starting on December 26 to ensure effective management of any emergency situation.

Lukashenko's candidacy registered for Belarusian presidential election

The Central Election Commission of Belarus has registered Alexander Lukashenko's candidacy for the presidential elections, set for January 26, EFE reports, citing Belarus' news agency BELTA.

Ukraine hit by 72 Shahed drones, 3 dead, damage reported

Ukraine was attacked with 72 Shahed drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles on the night of December 23, reports the Ukrainian Air Force.

Premier Energy announces scheduled power outages in Moldova

Premier Energy, the largest electricity supplier in the Republic of Moldova, serving consumers in the central and southern parts of the country, is preparing a plan for scheduled power outages that could be implemented starting January 1.

Ukraine receives $1.1 billion from IMF to support war efforts

Ukraine has received a $1.1 billion tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which will be directed toward critical budgetary expenditures, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced, as reported by The Kyiv Independent.

Moldova combats misinformation, reaffirms peaceful conflict resolution

The Republic of Moldova has dismissed recent social media claims alleging preparations for military action in the Transnistrian region, labeling them as dangerous disinformation originating from Moscow.

Protests erupt in Belgrade over deadly train station collapse

Tens of thousands of people protested on Sunday in downtown Belgrade against President Aleksandar Vučić and the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), holding them responsible for the roof collapse at a train station last month, which resulted in 15 deaths, according to Reuters.

Romanian parties agree on Crin Antonescu as presidential candidate

On Monday, December 23, the leaders of PSD, PNL, UDMR, and the minority groups agreed to field a joint candidate in the upcoming Romanian presidential elections.

Angela Merkel’s legacy: 'Wir schaffen das' and its impact on Europe

Angela Merkel will be remembered by many for her iconic statement on August 31, 2015: “Wir schaffen das” (“We can do this” or “We’ll manage this”), her response to whether Germany could handle the massive influx of migrants at the time.

Putin vows stronger response after drone attack on Kazan

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to intensify the destruction in Ukraine in response to a drone attack attributed to Kyiv, which occurred on Saturday in the Russian city of Kazan.

Christmas party was organized at Moldova-Film

The Moldova-Film pavilion was transformed into a fairy tale land for children this weekend. The Christmas party was organized by the civic initiative "Moldova for Peace" for all children, including refugees from Ukraine, to feel the magic of the winter holidays.

Tudor Ulianovschi, elected as President of PSDE: “We will succeed in consolidating and developing our great political family”

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Tudor Ulianovschi was unanimously elected President of the European Social Democratic Party at the party’s Extraordinary Congress, which took place today. According to him, PSDE must be brought to the forefront of political life and prepared to assume governmental responsibility.