Moldova nears completion of de-oligarchization plan

Moldova has achieved significant progress in implementing its de-oligarchization plan, reports Adrian Băluțel, Head of the Presidential Office. Most actions have been completed, with two remaining partially implemented.

Moldova freezes health insurance costs for 2024

Good news for Moldovans: the cost of mandatory health insurance will remain unchanged in 2024, confirmed Health Minister Ala Nemerenco. The premium will remain at 12,636 lei (around $700) for those who do not purchase individual insurance by the March 31 deadline.

U.S. Congress fails to pass $106b Ukraine aid package

The U.S. Congress failed to pass a massive $106 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel on Wednesday, a setback for President Joe Biden.

Japan will offer a grant of 1.9 million euros to provide Moldovan farmers with fertilizers

A grant agreement, in the amount of 1.9 million euros, between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Government of Japan regarding the realization of the project "Farmers' Insurance with Fertilizers" was signed today in Chisinau.

Progress and challenges in justice reform, discussed by Maia Sandu with the head of the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau

The progress and challenges in justice reform were discussed today by the head of state, Maia Sandu, with the head of the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau, Falk Lange, reads a press release from the Presidency.

CEC approves the institution's budget for 2024

Organizing the elections for the position of president next year will cost the budget more than 250 million lei, informs the Central Electoral Commission. This amount is more than 100 million more than the 2020 election.

Another six Moldovans will be evacuated from the Gaza Strip with a military aircraft from Romania

Another six Moldovans and 29 Romanians will be evacuated today, December 6, from the Gaza Strip, with a military aircraft. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) of Romania. According to the Romanian authorities, nine children are among the evacuees. The aircraft will land around 16:00 at Base 90 in Otopeni, according to Digi24.

Chisinau City Hall will manage a building for the opening of the "Eugen Doga" Cultural Center”

The building located in Chisinau, on Veronica Micle Street, the constructions and the land related to them will be transferred from the state property to the management of the Chisinau City Hall, for the opening of the "Eugen Doga" Cultural Center. A decision to this effect was approved by the Executive.

EU warns of ‘huge risk’ of terrorist attacks before Christmas

There is a “huge risk” of terror attacks in the EU ahead of Christmas, European Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson warned on Tuesday, linking the threat to the ongoing war in the Middle East, writes Politico.

Second case of measles, confirmed in the Republic of Moldova

In our country, the second case of measles was confirmed in a three-year-old child from Soroca town. The Ministry of Health notes that the little boy, recently returned with his family from the Russian Federation, was not vaccinated against this infection. The minor's parents requested medical assistance after the appearance of symptoms characteristic of the disease.

Merapi volcano erupts in Indonesia

In western Indonesia, Mount Marapi erupted on Sunday, ejecting a column of ash into the atmosphere reaching an altitude of three kilometres, according to an official source cited by AFP, as reported by Agerpres.

Border Police urges travellers to use alternative crossings

The Border Police in Moldova is advising travellers to consider using alternative border crossings due to heavy traffic at the Sculeni and Leușeni-Albița checkpoints.