LIVE // Parliament meets in session

Parliament meets in plenary session. Today, the deputies will examine four draft laws to harmonize national legislation with that of the European Union regarding the state border, the regime of weapons and civilian ammunition, brands and the regulation of halogenated hydrocarbons that destroy the ozone layer. Also, three agreements concluded with the CIS regarding collaboration in the military and combating terrorism are to be denounced.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Meeting of the Lord

The Orthodox Christians who follow the old calendar on February 15 observe the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or the Meeting of the Lord, which is one of the twelve Great Feasts.

Writer Mircea Cărtărescu was decorated with the "Order of Honor"

The writer Mircea Cărtărescu was decorated with the "Order of Honor" by the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu. The presidential decree in this regard was signed on Wednesday, February 14, the National Reading Day.

USA: One dead and over 20 injured in an armed incident during a parade in Kansas City

A community that came together to celebrate a dramatic Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory on Sunday is now recovering from a shooting that wounded dozens of people, including children. At least 22 people suffered gunshot injuries and one of them has died, Kansas City officials said Wednesday, CNN reports.

Farmers intend to repeatedly block the Leușeni-Albita border crossing point

A new farmers' protest action is planned for today. They insist on organizing a meeting attended by the representatives of the Presidency, the Government and the Parliament. The Forța Fermierilor Association says, in a statement, that starting at 09:30 the Leușeni-Albita customs will be blocked again.

Pension Indexation Rate for April 1 Remains Uncertain

Despite previous announcements by authorities of a 6 percent indexation, the pension indexation rate for April 1 remains uncertain.

IMF Launches Fund to Support Ukraine's Reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday announced the official launch of a new trust fund to support economic and financial reforms in Ukraine over the next five years, with a target of $65 million from donor countries.

Moldova Parliament Approves Bill to Increase Benefits for War Veterans

The Moldovan government has proposed a bill to increase benefits for war widows, children, and parents of veterans.

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian landing ship

Ukrainian forces destroyed a large Russian landing ship, the Tsezar Kunikov, off the coast of the occupied Crimean peninsula on Wednesday, the Kyiv military announced.

Moldova Farmer Protests Intensify

Agricultural protests across Moldova intensified Wednesday, as farmers escalated actions by obstructing the Leușeni-Albița border crossing and the vital Cahul-Cantemir national highway.

Moldova Supports Families with Increased Childbirth Allowance

Moldovan families welcomed the 2024 increase to the nation's one-time childbirth allowance, as 1,059 individuals have received the 20,000 lei (1,000 euro) benefit since the change took effect.

US House Impeaches Mayorkas

On Tuesday, the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as reported by Agerpres.ro.