Deadly Sichuan landslide: 28 missing as rescue efforts continue
At least one person has died, and 28 others are missing after a landslide struck Sichuan province in southwestern China, according to Chinese state media and the BBC.
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Over 200,000 protest against AfD ahead of February elections
Over 200,000 people gathered in Munich, Germany, to protest against right-wing extremism ahead of the upcoming snap elections, as reported by Euronews.com.
Alexandru Dodon detained in Moldova over illicit enrichment case
Alexandru Dodon, the brother of former President Igor Dodon and the leader of the Socialist Party of Moldova, was detained for 72 hours.
NBM raises base rate again to combat rising inflation in Moldova
The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) raised the base rate by 0.9 percentage points, just under a month after it was previously increased by 2 percentage points.
Moldova’s prosecutor responds to calls for her resignation
Veronica Dragalin, the head of Moldova’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, stated that she was asked to resign, mentioning this during the evening edition of Cutia Neagră on TV8.
Crin Antonescu gains official backing for Romania’s presidency
Crin Antonescu's presidential candidacy was officially confirmed on Sunday by a vote during the Social Democratic Party’s (PSD) extraordinary congress, reports news.ro.
Ukraine under fire: Civilians killed, Zelenskyy appeals for aid
The death toll in the Poltava missile attack has risen to 12, including two children, The Kyiv Independent reported on February 2nd, at 7:30 AM. Search and rescue operations are underway at the attack site.
Moldova boosts energy security with EU-backed gas imports
Energocom, central electricity supplier, will acquire 20 million euros worth of natural gas from EU- and Ukraine-authorized trading platforms, based on market conditions.
Parliament to start spring session on February 3
Parliament will convene for the spring session starting on February 3. The Speaker of Parliament, Igor Grosu, has signed a decree to this effect.
Missile strikes hit Poltava and Odessa, leaving casualties in Ukraine
A missile strike occurred in Ukraine’s Poltava region on February 1.
Corruption at ANTA: 4 employees arrested for bribery
Four employees of the National Road Transport Agency (ANTA) in the northern part of Moldova were detained for 72 hours for allegedly soliciting illicit payments from transporters.
Five trapped in building collapse in Konya, Turkey
At least five people are trapped under the rubble after a four-story residential building collapsed in the Turkish city of Konya, located south of Ankara, according to reports from AP.