Human smuggling ring busted by Border Police

Border police from the Northern Regional Directorate, in cooperation with the Briceni Prosecutor's Office and Ukrainian authorities, dismantled an organised crime ring involved in human smuggling.

Maia Sandu condemns Russia's airstrikes on Ukraine’s energy

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, strongly condemns Russia's large-scale airstrikes targeting energy infrastructure across Ukraine. Maia Sandu stated this on the X.com platform.

Ukraine attacks: No impact on Moldova's power grid

Moldelectrica reports that no electricity consumers in Moldova have been affected by the recent attacks in Ukraine.

Chișinău's new traffic centre: Smarter city, safer roads

Chișinău has recently launched a new Traffic Monitoring Center that will provide real-time data and information, including on public transportation.

UN climate chief urges G20 for climate finance

The UN climate chief, Simon Stiell, has urged G20 leaders to signal their support for increased global climate finance at their upcoming meeting in Rio de Janeiro next week, according to Reuters.

Italy’s Air Force delivers 15 tons of aid to Gaza as part of 'Food for Gaza' initiative

An Italian Air Force plane departed on Saturday, carrying more than 15 tons of humanitarian aid intended for the people of Gaza, according to a statement from Italy’s Ministry of Defense, as reported by Reuters.

Moldova's thrilling win earns League C spot

Moldova's national football team has been promoted to League C of the UEFA Nations League. In their final match, the "tricolori" defeated Andorra 1-0 away.

Local elections in Moldova: Over 25,000 voters to decide mayors

Today, eligible voters from seven localities across the country are electing their mayors. More than 25,000 voters are expected to participate. The 15 polling stations will remain open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Over 200,000 saplings planted as part of the "Forest Generation" campaign

The afforestation campaign started today in the village of Mălăiesti, Orhei district. More than 600 government employees, Moldsilva workers, and volunteers participated in planting trees. Throughout the day, over 200,000 saplings, including red oak, maple, ash, and acacia, were planted on over 40 hectares. This initiative is part of the national "Forest Generation" campaign, launched in 2023, which aims to rehabilitate degraded forest areas and create new forests by 2032. The goal is to increase the afforestation rate from the current 12% to 15%.

Operative service of the State Road Administration will be active non-stop

The Operative Service of the State Road Administration (ASD) will be active non-stop during the entire winter period. This was announced by the company on its Facebook page.

Russia stops natural gas supplies to Austria. Gazprom, unhappy that it was forced to pay fines of 230 million euros

Russia stopped natural gas supplies to Austria this morning. Gazprom, the energy giant in Russia, is unhappy that it was forced to pay fines of 230 million euros for non-compliance with contractual provisions, writes Euronews. The announcement was made by the Austrian company, which manages the gas transportation network.

Next steps in the Republic of Moldova's accession process to the EU were discussed by Anca Dragu and Jānis Mažeiks

The governor of the National Bank of Romania, Anca Dragu, met with Jānis Mažeiks, the head of the Deleation of the European Union in Chișinău, to review the main recommendations from this year's EU Enlargement Report regarding Moldova. They focused on actions needed to meet the EU accession criteria.