Good news for Moldovans: General Consulate of the Republic of Moldova will be opened in Chicago in 2025

The Republic of Moldova plans to open a consulate general in Chicago in the first half of 2025. This was announced by Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi following a meeting with US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs, John Bass, in Washington. According to Popșoi, this decision was made in response to numerous requests from Moldovan citizens.

US raises concerns over Russian interference in Romanian elections

The United States expresses concern regarding Russia's involvement in Romania's electoral process through malicious cyber activities aimed at influencing the vote. The State Department in Washington underscores the importance of fully investigating the information provided in reports by Romanian authorities to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

Parliament is in session. Budget package on the agenda

During today’s plenary session, deputies will debate draft laws concerning the state budget for 2025, the state social insurance budget, and the mandatory health insurance funds for the upcoming year. Additionally, amendments to the current year's state budget and state social insurance budget will be examined in their second reading as a priority.

French assembly ousts prime minister Michel Barnier

Members of the French National Assembly have passed a vote of no confidence against the government led by Michel Barnier by an overwhelming majority.

Romanian leaders sign coalition for stability and modernization

Leaders of the PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR, and representatives of national minorities signed a joint resolution on Wednesday to form "a coalition for stability and modernization" and to "reaffirm Romania's European and Euro-Atlantic trajectory."

Moldova trade unions push for 6,000 lei minimum wage

Trade union representatives will push for the establishment of a minimum wage of 6,000 lei in Parliament, after the Government approved 5,500 lei, which union leaders deem insufficient.

Romania triumphs over France in World Team Cup in Chengdu

The Romanian mixed table tennis team started the second phase of the World Team Cup on a strong note, which is taking place in Chengdu, China.

New law transforms civil status registration in Moldova

Paper-based documents are nearing obsolescence. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a bill that radically reforms civil status registration, cutting bureaucracy and digitizing the process.

Moldovan government announces targeted aid after gas price hike

The government is considering targeted support measures for businesses following a more than three-lei increase (0,18 euro) in natural gas tariffs, according to Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Moldova's 2025 budget: Key measures and economic impact

The 2025 state budget draft, approved by the government and set for parliamentary approval, includes several key measures:

Keir Starmer's stance: No UK choice between US and EU

The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, warned Donald Trump on Monday evening that London would not side with the United States against the EU, despite calls from Trump’s allies for the UK to pick between Brussels and Washington.

US and Ukraine sign $825M energy resilience agreement

On December 3, Ukraine and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding in Brussels to collaborate on strengthening the resilience of Ukraine's energy system.