Tragedy in Chisinau. A 14-year-old boy drowned under the ice of the pond "La Izvor"

A 14-year-old minor died after he fell under the thin ice of a lake in Chisinau, reads a statement of the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations.

Lithuanian MPs on a visit to the Republic of Moldova

The reform agenda of the Republic of Moldova, the European path of our country and the opportunities for boosting Moldovan-Lithuanian relations in various fields will be the topics discussed by the deputies from the Group for interparliamentary relations with the Republic of Moldova of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, who will undertake a visit to Chisinau between January 30 and February 1.

Charles Michel abandons plan to run in European parliament elections

Charles Michel, president of the European Council, has abandoned his plan to seek a seat in the European parliament this summer and will instead remain in his job, three weeks after announcing he would run in the elections, The Financial Times reports.

Nordgaz managers accuse discrimination, they filed a complaint with the Council for Equality

The managers of the Nordgaz company, affiliated to the Șor group, filed a complaint with the Council for Equality. According to them, the company would have been discriminated against by two commercial banks that would have refused access to banking services. Nordgaz was temporarily left without a supply license, because it took unauthorized gas from the national pipeline system.

Moldovan president convened the CSS meeting today. The problems in the judicial system, on the discussion agenda

The head of state, Maia Sandu, today convened the meeting of the Supreme Security Council (CSS) at which problems of the judicial system were addressed, in particular, corruption in the system, reads a press release from the Presidency.

Resolution on the firm support for the European path of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine was signed in Romania

A resolution confirming firm support for the European path of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine was adopted today during the joint meeting of the legal commissions of the parliaments of the Republic of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine.

Top UN court says Israel must take ‘all measures’ to prevent genocide in Gaza

The UN’s top court ordered Israel to “take all measures” to prevent genocide in Gaza, but stopped short of calling for Israel to suspend its military campaign in the war-torn enclave, CNN reports.

Swedish PM says won't negotiate with Hungary on NATO Bid

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Friday he would "not negotiate" with Hungary over Sweden's NATO bid despite Budapest now the sole holdout after Turkey's ratification, AFP reports.

Azerbaijan considering withdrawal from Council of Europe

The Azerbaijani authorities are considering withdrawing from the Council of Europe, after the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) denied credentials to the Azerbaijani delegation on Thursday, the Azerbaijani news agency APA said on Thursday, Interfax agency reports.

More than 194 thousand people benefited from compensated medicines in December

The National Medical Insurance Company (CNAM) transferred to the contracted pharmacies about 92 million lei for the compensated medicines and medical devices, issued in December 2023. Over 194 thousand people benefited from these medicines.

The UN refugee chief says that he’s worried that the war in Ukraine is being forgotten

The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees said Wednesday that he’s worried that the war in Ukraine has been forgotten as the country prepares to mark two years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, AP reports.

Parliament starts the spring session

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova will convene, starting from February 1, in the regular spring session of 2024. A provision to this effect was signed by the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu.