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.

Maia Sandu: "Economic relations between the Republic of Moldova and Austria have advanced a lot recently"

The economic relations between the Republic of Moldova and Austria have advanced a lot recently, said the head of state Maia Sandu at the opening of the Moldovan-Austrian business forum. Also, she said, such events increase cooperation between the two countries. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen is also participating in the event.

Surprise visit to the Republic of Moldova. Foreign Minister of Great Britain David Cameron met with the head of state Maia Sandu

The current Foreign Minister of Great Britain, David Cameron, paid a surprise visit to the Republic of Moldova last night, the head of state Maia Sandu announced on a social network.

Finland travel alert. MAEIE's recommendations for citizens

Finland temporarily closes some border crossings with the Russian Federation. The Finnish authorities have decided to temporarily suspend the activity of the Nuijamaa, Imatra and Niirala crossing points, on the border with the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova announces. The measure will take effect from November 18 and will be in effect until February 18, 2024. For crossing the border between Finland and Russia, the Vartius and Salla border crossing points remain open.

CEC: Today is the last day of campaigning

Today is the last day on which electoral campaigning is allowed for the second round of general local elections, which will take place this Sunday, warns the Central Electoral Commission.

IDF says it has found Hamas tunnel shaft at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza

The Israeli military said late on Thursday that it uncovered a Hamas tunnel shaft and a vehicle with weapons at Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital complex, The Guardian reports.

Dozens injured in Chicago train crash

Dozens of passengers were injured on Thursday when a Chicago subway train smashed into a snow removal machine in the northern part of the city, CNN reports.

Zelensky says that artillery shell deliveries to Ukraine decreased since the start of Israel-Hamas war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday, November 16, that deliveries of key artillery shells to his country had dropped off after fighting erupted between Israel and Hamas last month. Israel, which receives US military support, has relentlessly pounded the Gaza Strip since Hamas fighters launched an unprecedented assault on southern Israel last month, Le Monde reports.

Ukraine's Zelensky says Biden-Xi meeting 'good for us'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday voiced optimism about a recent meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, AFP reports.

The meeting of the EU-Republic of Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee will soon take place in Chisinau

The European Union-Republic of Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee meeting will be held in Chisinau between November 28-30, MEP Siegfried Mureșan announced on his Facebook page.

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.

Denmark will open an embassy in the Republic of Moldova next year

Denmark will open an embassy in the Republic of Moldova in 2024. The announcement was made during the discussions between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, with his Danish counterpart, Lars Løkke Rasmussen.