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Finland partially reopens traffic at the border with the Russian Federation. MAEIE statement

The Finnish authorities announce that the Vaalimaa and Niirala border crossing points on the border with the Russian Federation will be reopened. The decision will come into force starting tomorrow, December 14, and will be valid until January 14, 2024. According to the information, the other border crossing points with Russia remain closed.

In this context, the MAEIE recommends Moldovan citizens to follow the announcements of the Finnish Border Guard – Frontpage | The Finnish Border Guard (raja.fi). People facing an urgent situation can call for consular assistance at the phone line of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Stockholm +46 769 423 423.

We remind you that, on November 28, Finland announced that it was temporarily closing all border crossing points with Russia.

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Over 200,000 saplings planted as part of the "Forest Generation" campaign
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Over 200,000 saplings planted as part of the "Forest Generation" campaign

The afforestation campaign started today in the village of Mălăiesti, Orhei district. More than 600 government employees, Moldsilva workers, and volunteers participated in planting trees. Throughout the day, over 200,000 saplings, including red oak, maple, ash, and acacia, were planted on over 40 hectares. This initiative is part of the national "Forest Generation" campaign, launched in 2023, which aims to rehabilitate degraded forest areas and create new forests by 2032. The goal is to increase the afforestation rate from the current 12% to 15%.

Russia stops natural gas supplies to Austria. Gazprom, unhappy that it was forced to pay fines of 230 million euros
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Russia stops natural gas supplies to Austria. Gazprom, unhappy that it was forced to pay fines of 230 million euros

Russia stopped natural gas supplies to Austria this morning. Gazprom, the energy giant in Russia, is unhappy that it was forced to pay fines of 230 million euros for non-compliance with contractual provisions, writes Euronews. The announcement was made by the Austrian company, which manages the gas transportation network.

59 polling stations for the Romanian elections, opened in the Republic of Moldova. Law enforcement officers will ensure public order
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59 polling stations for the Romanian elections, opened in the Republic of Moldova. Law enforcement officers will ensure public order

As many as 59 polling stations will be set in the Republic of Moldova for the presidential elections in Romania, which will take place between November 22-24. In this context, the General Police Inspectorate announces that the law enforcement officers will be on duty these days to provide support in ensuring public order and guarding polling stations.