"New adverse shocks" could push the global economy into recession. Small countries like the Republic of Moldova - the most vulnerable

The World Bank is concerned that "new adverse shocks" could push the global economy into recession this year, with small countries particularly vulnerable. According to the Bloomberg agency, the warning is included in the biannual "Global Economic Outlook" report, which is to be released next week.

Spring Festival has started in China

The Chinese Spring Festival, also called Chinese New Year, has begun. It will last 40 days, during which the country expects the arrival of thousands of tourists. In the last two years, due to the restrictions of COVID-19, few people attended the festival, but this year the Chinese are storming the trains to get to the event.

The General Police Inspectorate of the Interior Ministry will receive a donation from the Land Hessen

The prospects for boosting the collaboration between the Republic of Moldova and the Federal Land of Hessen were discussed at the meeting of Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița with the Prime Minister of the Land of Hessen, Boris Rhein. The officials referred to the importance of developing bilateral relations on several levels and emphasized that several representatives of the Moldovan diaspora are established in the Land Hessen.

Maia Sandu is in Romania. The president landed at Oradea airport with an airliner

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, arrived in Oradea on Saturday evening. The information in the Romanian media, according to which the head of state would have flown on the Bucharest-Oradea route, was confirmed for Radio Moldova by the press service of the presidential institution.

Traffic in Leușeni and Sculeni. Dozens of cars are waiting to leave the country

There is intensive traffic at the Leușeni and Sculeni border crossing points, the Border Police announces. An increased and continuous flow is on the way out of the Republic of Moldova.

Prime Minister Shmihal: Ukraine currently has the largest minefield in the world

The war waged by Russia in Ukraine has created a vast minefield of 250,000 km2 in the country's territory, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmihal, reports dpa.

Foggy and snowy weather on some roads in Moldova

In some places, on the national roads in the country, there is ice and snow, and fog persists on some sections of the road, announces the General Police Inspectorate.

Ukraine: Christmas during wartime

Ukrainians participated in the Orthodox Christmas Eve Liturgy in the city of Bucha on Friday. Many were still repairing their destroyed and damaged homes. They are celebrating Christmas amid an uncertain lull after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces in Ukraine to observe a unilateral 36-hour ceasefire.

Natalia Gavrilița reiterates the Republic of Moldova's interest in procuring gas on the EU Joint Procurement Platform

The Republic of Moldova is interested in procuring natural gas on the Joint Procurement Platform with the European Union (EU). According to Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița, access to the Platform will allow our country to strengthen its process of ensuring energy security, "affected by the blackmail of the Russian Federation". The subject was addressed by the head of the Cabinet of Ministers during a bilateral meeting with MEP Manfred Weber.

The President of the European Parliament assures: the European Union will continue to support the Republic of Moldova

The European Union supports the European path of the Republic of Moldova, assures the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. The senior European official made the statement during the meeting with the country's prime minister, Natalia Gavrilița, who is on an official visit to Germany.

Japan offers $10 million to Ukraine and neighbouring countries, including the Republic of Moldova, to combat COVID-19

The Government of Japan has approved financial aid in the amount of $10,000,000 for urgent response measures of the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the fight COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in Ukraine and neighbouring countries, including the Republic of Moldova.

President Maia Sandu, Christmas message: "Let's remain, this year, united and in solidarity"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, came with a message on her Facebook page in which she congratulated the Orthodox Christians celebrating on Saturday, January 7 , the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ according to the old rite. The Head of State wished the Moldovans good health, bright holidays and a Merry Christmas.