Celebrating Nicolae Botgros: Moldova’s folklore icon turns 72
This milestone presents an opportunity for his many admirers to express their admiration and gratitude for his artistic mastery, his promotion of authentic musical folklore, and the spiritual joy he brings to audiences both at home and around the world.
Silvia Dorogan
Russian drone strikes Ukraine: Over 60 drones hit civilian areas
The Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with over 60 Shahed drones and two guided missiles in the past 24 hours, announces the Ukrainian army.
Rodica Dimitriu
Transnistrian energy crisis: Urgent solution needed for gas shortage
The Transnistrian region has only a few days’ worth of gas remaining, and the coal available for electricity production will last no more than two weeks.
Moldova and Ukraine agree on mutual recognition of diplomas
During President Maia Sandu's official visit to Kyiv, Foreign Affairs Minister Mihai Popșoi signed an agreement with Ukraine's Education and Science Minister Oksen Lisovyi on the mutual recognition of diplomas and academic qualifications between Moldova and Ukraine.
Rodica Mazur
Slovakia protesters demand Fico's resignation over pro-Russian stance
Massive protests took place in Slovakia, where tens of thousands of people gathered in the streets to challenge Prime Minister Robert Fico's policies.
Moldova and Ukraine strengthen ties: Energy crisis and EU goals
The regional situation, the energy crisis, common challenges, and European integration were discussed in Kiev by Moldova's President Maia Sandu and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Madison Keys triumphs over world no. 1 Sabalenka in Grand Slam final
Madison Keys secured the trophy with a victory in the final against world number one, Aryna Sabalenka.
Radu Galbur
Marco Rubio freezes U.S. foreign aid, except for Israel, Egypt
The new head of U.S. diplomacy, Marco Rubio, has frozen U.S. foreign aid, except for the assistance provided to Egypt and Israel, pending a full review of all programs, as stated in an internal memo from the State Department, according to AFP.
Kyle Walker joins AC Milan on loan: A dream transfer
The Italian club has loaned 34-year-old English defender Kyle Walker from Manchester City for the remainder of the season.
Maia Sandu’s visit to Kyiv: Strengthening Moldova-Ukraine ties
President Maia Sandu is set to visit Kyiv on Saturday, January 25. During her visit, she will meet with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, and Speaker of Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk.
Wage freeze sparks Union protests in Romania
In Romania, Union Day was observed without the presence of the country's top leaders. President Klaus Iohannis and Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu did not attend the official ceremonies held in Iași and Focșani. The only high-ranking official in attendance was Senate President Ilie Bolojan, a member of the National Liberal Party.
Judicial cooperation boosts Moldovan justice reform
Members of the Moldovan and Romanian Superior Councils of Magistracy, along with Simona-Camelia Marcu, Director of the Romanian National Institute for Magistracy, adopted yesterday a joint declaration marking a new step in judicial cooperation between the two countries.