De-icing issues halt takeoffs in Chisinau

A blanket of ice grounded flights at Chisinau International Airport on Monday, causing delays and frustrating passengers.

4. Platforma DA loses influential figure: Chiril Moțpan's exit

Renowned politician Chiril Moțpan declared on Monday his decision to part ways with the political entity, Partidul Platforma Demnitate și Adevăr (Platform for Dignity and Truth).

Snow shuts Chisinau: Schools, offices closed, transit halted

Battling heavy snowfall and forecasted blizzards, Chisinau officials implemented emergency measures on Monday, January 8th.

LIVE // Christmas religious service from the "Saint Dumitru" church in Chisinau

On the old style Christmas, Moldova 1 broadcasts live, starting at 09:00, the Christmas Liturgy from the "St. Dumitru" church in Chisinau. This holy place is a monument of architecture and history of national importance.

Ukraine talks at NATO: Deescalation hopes hang in the balance

Amidst growing tensions, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced a crucial meeting between NATO diplomats and Ukrainian officials on January 10th, as reported by the Guardian.

Moldovan screens go local: 10% airtime for homegrown content

Moldova's television landscape is set to change with the introduction of a new quota mandating that TV stations dedicate at least 10% of their airtime to European works produced by independent Moldovan creators.

Japan earthquake: Hundreds trapped, hope dwindles

A devastating earthquake that rocked Japan's Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day has left hundreds isolated and sparked desperate rescue efforts amidst fading hope for those trapped under debris, News.ro reports.

Nordic freeze: Travel disruptions in Finland, Sweden

A blast of arctic air is gripping parts of Finland and Sweden, prompting weather warnings and travel advisories.

Hospital mask mandates: US States take action amid virus rise

Hospitals in four US states are requiring masks once more, citing a concerning upward trend in COVID-19 cases, seasonal flu, and other respiratory illnesses.

EU diamonds sanctions target Russia's war chest

The European Union has tightened its grip on Russia's war chest by sanctioning its diamond giant, Alrosa, and its CEO, Pavel Marinichev, as reported by AFP and Reuters, quoted by Agerpres.

US quietly reaches agreement with Qatar to keep operating largest military base in Middle East

The United States has quietly reached an agreement that extends its military presence at a sprawling base in Qatar for another 10 years, three US defense officials and another official familiar with the agreement told CNN.

English doctors begin longest-ever NHS strike

Hospital doctors in England on Wednesday, January 3, began their longest consecutive strike in the seven-decade history of Britain's National Health Service (NHS). Junior doctors – those below the consultant level – started a six-day walkout, in a major escalation of their long-running pay dispute with the UK government, AFP reports.