Second Life for Batteries: Moldelectrica Goes Green

Moldova's national electricity grid operator, Moldelectrica, is taking a big step towards environmental responsibility.

Understanding Putin's Nuclear Rhetoric: NATO's Perspective

Deputy Secretary-General of NATO, Mircea Geoană, describes Russian President Vladimir Putin's threats regarding the use of nuclear weapons as "a psychological intimidation attempt," according to news.ro.

Moldovan Farmers' Leader Quits Over Government Inaction

Moldova's agricultural sector is plunged into crisis, sparking widespread protests across the country. Farmers blame the government's inaction and broken promises for their financial struggles, fueling their demonstrations.

Swiss vote decisively for '13th month' pension increase

Switzerland voted decisively to increase pension payments for the elderly in a referendum on Sunday, as concern over living costs and support for a stronger social safety net trumped questions about how to afford it, Reuters reports.

Russians lay flowers at Navalny's grave, hail him as symbol of hope

Russians queued to place flowers on the grave of late opposition politician Alexei Navalny, with mourners hailing him as a symbol of hope and perseverance the day after he was laid to rest in Moscow, Reuters reports..

Israel to modify song to guarantee place in Eurovision

Israel will modify the lyrics of the song with which it intends to compete at Eurovision 2024 to erase anything that could be perceived as political and thus guarantee its participation, the Israel Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) said on Sunday.

Folk Music Orchestra "Folclor" celebrated 55 years of activity

A festive concert took place on Saturday, at the Republican Palace, involving soloists of the Folclor orchestra, led by maestro Petre Neamțu. Artists and special guests from Romania - Alina Mavrodin Vasiliu and Pugna Alexandru performed in the concert.

Maia Sandu will visit Romania

In the following days, President Maia Sandu will be in Romania. The announcement was made by the head of state on Facebook.

Blizzard warning, avalanche watch as storm packing up to 10 feet of snow moves into Sierra Nevada

The most powerful Pacific storm of the season started barreling into the Sierra Nevada on Thursday, packing multiple feet of snow and dangerous winds that forecasters say will create blizzard conditions likely to close major highways and trigger power outages into the weekend, AP reports.

Serbia to rerun Belgrade election amid controversy

Serbian authorities announced on Saturday a rerun of Belgrade's election, part of local and parliamentary polls from last December, amid fraud allegations, DW reports.

Dan Perciun: Around 400 kindergartens are overfunded

About 400 kindergartens in the Republic of Moldova have too few children, but they receive more money for their activity, claims the Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun. The official said that there is a deficit of over one billion lei in financing these preschool institutions.

Thousands of Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Thousands of Israelis in Tel Aviv took part in a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government’s handling of the war with Hamas on Saturday, Reuters reports.