NATO chief warns world must 'prepare for long period' of war

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warns Vladimir Putin has not given up on his plans to control Ukraine and says everyone must 'prepare for a long period" of war, The Guardian reports.

North Korea ends year with ballistic missile launch

North Korea has launched three short-range ballistic missiles into the sea east of the Korean peninsula, the South Korean military said, according to the BBC.

Analysis: The reintegration process - challenges and solutions

Russia's invasion of Ukraine also affected the process of negotiations regarding the settlement of the Transnistrian conflict. The dialogue in the 5+2 format was stopped, and the few meetings in the 1+1 format did not result in significant achievements. Also, the new geopolitical context made the Transnistrian region vulnerable, after Ukraine blocked its land contacts with Russia. However, the authorities continue to consider the scenario of the creation of a land corridor by Russia to the separatist region.

Maia Sandu: Our country must be ready at any moment for reunification

The Republic of Moldova must be ready at any moment for reunification. A faster victory of Ukraine in the war started by the Russian Federation could create an opportunity, President Maia Sandu said during the program "In Context" on Moldova 1 TV.

Brazil declares three days of mourning for legendary footballer Pelé

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro declared three days of national mourning Thursday for Pele, after the legendary footballer died at age 82, AFP reports.

Belarus says it downed Ukraine air defence missile

Belarus has summoned the Ukrainian ambassador, saying it had shot down a Ukrainian air defence missile in Belarusian territory, BBC reports.

President Joe Biden signed into law the federal budget bill. 45 billion dollars will be allocated to Ukraine

US President Joe Biden on Thursday signed the federal budget bill totaling 1.7 trillion dollars, which includes 45 billion for Ukraine, Agerpres reports on Friday.

Spain: Families with annual incomes of less than 27,000 euros will receive aid and tax breaks

The Spanish government has approved the granting of a voucher of 200 euros to help families with annual incomes of less than 27,000 euros, as well as the elimination of VAT for essential foodstuffs in the first semester of 2023, but also the reduction from 10% to 5% for oil and pasta, reports Agerpres.

Turkey's natural gas find in Black Sea now comes to 710 bcm -Erdogan

The total volume of natural gas Turkey has discovered in the Black Sea now amounts to 710 billion cubic metres (bcm) after a new field was located and a previous find was revised higher, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, Reuters reports.

The number of infections with the COVID-19 virus is decreasing

In the last week, 358 cases of infection with the new coronavirus were registered in the Republic of Moldova, by 90 less than in the previous week. According to the Ministry of Health, in the same period, 17,514 tests were performed and four deaths were recorded.

A policeman allegedly asked for 300 euros to help a person get rid of a criminal case

A criminal investigation officer from the Chisinau Police Directorate was caught in the act by the employees of the Northern Territorial General Directorate of the National Anti-Corruption Center and the Anti-Corruption Prosecutors. The police officer is suspected of having claimed and received 300 euros from a person to help him get rid of the criminal case, based on the illegal circulation of drugs.

The Republic of Moldova and Romania will receive 77 million euros for cross-border cooperation

The European Commission (EC) has approved the Interreg NEXT Romania-Moldova 2021-2027 Program, which provides for the allocation of 77 million euros for cross-border cooperation between Romania and the Republic of Moldova, reports Moldpres.