The Christmas market ends its activity

Today, January 15, is the last day when residents and guests of the capital can visit the Christmas Market in the Grand National Assembly Square, which was inaugurated on December 17.

Adrian Baluțel: The authorities of the Republic of Moldova have not received the European Commission Report

The authorities of the Republic of Moldova have not received and have not seen the European Commission's Report on the fulfillment of the conditionality in order to be able to launch the EU accession negotiations, not even its draft, as written in the media, said in the "Parallel 47" show from the national radio station, the state secretary of the Government Chancellery, Adrian Baluțel.

Flu vaccine stocks in the municipality of Chisinau were exhausted

In the municipality of Chisinau, stocks of anti-flu vaccine have been exhausted, the head of the Health Directorate, Boris Gîlca, told Radio Moldova. At the same time, according to the National Public Health Agency (ANSP), 17,600 vaccine doses are still available in the country's districts.

Russia wants to raise conscription age to 30 this spring

Russia could raise the upper age limit for citizens to be conscripted into the armed forces as soon as this spring, a senior lawmaker has said, as part of Moscow’s plans to boost the number of Russian troops by 30%, Reuters reports.

Nicu Popescu: The EC report aimed at the level of transposition of the EU acquis into the legislation of our country is for now an internal document

The European Commission (EC) report, which aims at the level of transposition of the EU acquis in our country's legislation, is for now an internal document and will be officially published later in January, announced the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nicu Popescu on his Facebook page.

The interest rate on loans granted under the First Home program has increased

The First Home program is becoming less attractive to citizens. According to the Organization for the Development of Entrepreneurship, in the last six months, only 50 young people applied for loans partially guaranteed by the state, compared to 500 applications registered in the first half of 2022. The loans have become too expensive, the beneficiaries say. The government says it will continue to offer compensation, but has yet to provide details.

Improving the business environment in the country, discussed by Natalia Gavrilița with foreign investors

Possibilities for improving the business environment, increasing the number of new jobs, have been discussed by Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița during the meeting with the members of the Foreign Investors Association (FIA).

People who come with cars from Ukraine will pay the tax for using the roads

People who have cars not registered in the Republic of Moldova, but enter the territory of our country, or who transit it from Ukraine, will pay the tax for using the roads of the Republic of Moldova. The rule applies starting today, January 10.

Sweden is going to restore the compulsory civil service, abolished in 2008

Sweden will restore the compulsory civil service, abolished in 2008, considering the degradation of the security situation in the area as a result of the war in Ukraine, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced, according to the EFE agency.

Natalia Gavrilița: The agreement with Romania, regarding the delivery of a quantity of firewood for the Republic of Moldova will be signed this week

This week, an agreement will be signed with Romania regarding the delivery of a quantity of firewood for the Republic of Moldova. This was announced by the Prime Minister, Natalia Gavrilița, during a conference.

Mayor of Oradea after the meeting with Maia Sandu: "Meetings are opportunities that help develop new relationships"

The meetings are opportunities that help to develop new relationships, to exchange opinions, good practices to identify solutions to the problems facing the European society, said the mayor of Oradea, Florin Birta in a post on Facebook, after the meeting with the president of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu.

Jens Stoltenberg: Sweden and Finland could join NATO this year

Sweden and Finland could join NATO this year - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. According to him, the decision depends on the Turkish and Hungarian parliaments which so far have not given their consent, reports Agerpres.