Ukraine's parliament passes law protecting minority rights

On December 8th, the Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, adopted a new law aimed at protecting the rights of national minorities within the country.

Farmers to get help, but government wants to be 'responsible'

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean said on Thursday that the government will provide assistance to farmers, but it must do so responsibly and not be held responsible for their failures.

Snowfall prompts travel caution in south Moldova

Amidst snowfall in southern Moldova, police urge drivers to prioritise caution and only travel if absolutely necessary.

Farmers' dialogue with government intensifies

Representatives of the Farmers' Force Association (Forța Fermierilor) have engaged in high-level discussions with Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Food Industry Chairman Alexandr Trubca, and officials from the National Bank of Moldova (BNM) to address pressing concerns regarding loan rescheduling and debt restructuring.

Moldova cash payments bill scrapped after economic concerns

The Moldovan Parliament has withdrawn a proposed bill that would have limited cash payments, following criticism that it would harm the country's economy and people's livelihoods.

Boris Pistorius, on a surprise visit to Kiev

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kiev on Tuesday on an unannounced visit to reaffirm Berlin's support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian troops, AFP reports.

Chisinau Municipality: PAS and MAN each obtain two mayoral mandates in the suburbs, in the second round of voting

The Action and Solidarity Party and the National Alternative Movement each obtained two mayoral mandates in the suburbs of Chisinau, where the second round of voting took place, according to preliminary data presented by the Central Electoral Commission.

Preliminary results: Alexandr Petkov becomes mayor of Balti, Serghei Anastasov is re-elected in Comrat

The Central Electoral Commission presents the preliminary results for the second round of local general elections. The candidate of Our Party, Alexandr Petkov, becomes the mayor of Balti according to the preliminary results presented by the Central Electoral Commission. 57.58 of people voted for him. In Comrat, the current mayor Serghei Anastasov gets a new mandate, according to the preliminary results, with 58% of the votes. His opponent, Nicolai Dudoglo, obtained 42 percent of the votes.

The Central Electoral Commission: 140 cases of violations or incidents had been registered before polling stations closed

According to the preliminary data, in all the 273 settlements where the second round of voting was held, the elections are declared valid, because a turnout of more than 20% was recorded, announced the President of the Central Electoral Commission, Angelica Caraman. Meanwhile, before the polling stations were closed, 140 violations and incidents had been recorded. Most of them relate to the organized transportation of voters. More than 313,000 voters or approximately 37% participated in the second round of the general local elections.

The Central Electoral Commission: By 6:00 p.m. 34% of the residents had voted. At Chioselia Rusa only two votes were registered

By 6:00 p.m. 34% of the residents expected at the polls for the second round of the general local elections had voted, the president of the Central Electoral Commission, Angelica Caraman, announced in a press conference. Over 63 percent voted in Corjova, Dubasari District. Meanwhile, in Chioselia Rusa, Gagauzia, where repeated council elections are held, only two people showed up at the polls.

The mutual conversion of driving licenses and the reduction of roaming fees, discussed by Nicu Popescu and his British counterpart David Cameron

The common interest in strengthening strategic relations between the Republic of Moldova and Great Britain was discussed by the head of diplomacy from Chisinau, Nicu Popescu, with his British counterpart, David Cameron, who visited our country.

German Bundestag adds Moldova and Georgia to the list of safe countries

The German Bundestag adopted a bill adding Georgia and the Republic of Moldova to the list of so-called safe countries whose citizens' applications can be examined within an accelerated and simplified procedure, writes DW. The bill in question was passed on Thursday, November 16, with a large majority, with only the Left Party voting against.