International

US embassy in Kiev closes after warning of 'significant airstrike'

The United States Embassy in Kyiv announces that it has received information regarding a potential significant airstrike on November 20. As a precaution, the embassy will be closed, and diplomatic mission employees are instructed to take shelter, reports SkyNews.

"The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens to be prepared to shelter in place immediately if an air alert is issued," the U.S. State Department for Consular Affairs said in a post on X.

The news comes just days after the Biden administration announced it would allow US-made weapons to be used against Russian targets.

Moscow announced on Tuesday that Ukraine had hit Russia with six US-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles.

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Moldova implements energy export restrictions starting January 2025
Economic

Moldova implements energy export restrictions starting January 2025

Starting from January 1, 2025, between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM, electricity produced domestically will only be traded on the internal market.

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How Moldova's electronic agenda transforms education
Social

How Moldova's electronic agenda transforms education

The electronic agenda is currently used in 650 schools across the Republic of Moldova, with 10% of them having fully transitioned to the digital version, as announced by the Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun.

Why Moldova’s 1% defense budget won’t meet future security demands
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Why Moldova’s 1% defense budget won’t meet future security demands

The gradual increase in the defense budget to 1% of GDP by 2030 is insufficient, given the National Army's needs for modernization and equipment, as pointed out by security expert Pavel Horea on the "Zi de Zi" program at Radio Moldova.