Moldova: Central Bank chief's appointment triggers treason claims

Moldova's political landscape erupted following the recent appointment of Anca Dragu, a Romanian citizen, as the governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM).

Chisinau's 2024 Budget unclear: PAS clashes with Mayor

Chisinau's Municipal Council session scheduled for today, initiated by the opposition PAS faction, was abruptly cancelled due to insufficient attendance.

Activity of PTF Otaci will be partially suspended on Wednesday

On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, between 12:00 and 14:00, at the Otaci border crossing, works will be carried out to replace the IT network. During the targeted period, the activity of the crossing point will be suspended, informs the Border Police.

Referendum on the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU cannot be organized on the same day as other elections, Central Electoral Commission

The Republican referendum on the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union, which the head of state Maia Sandu spoke about, cannot be organized on the same day as other elections, the secretary of the Central Electoral Commission, Alexandru Berlinschi, stated for Radio Moldova. According to him, the Referendum cannot be organized even 60 days before or 60 days after another election.

Reuters: Global 2024 staple food supplies to be strained by dry weather, export curbs

High food prices in recent years have prompted farmers worldwide to plant more cereals and oilseeds, but consumers are set to face tighter supplies well into 2024, amid adverse El Nino weather, export restrictions and higher biofuel mandates, Reuters reports.

Number of COVID-19 cases is increasing in Chisinau

Two wards at the "Toma Ciorbă" Hospital for Infectious Diseases in Chisinau are full of hospitalized patients with COVID-19. The announcement was made during the weekly meeting of the Chisinau City Hall, by the deputy head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance in Chisinau, Vladimir Bolocan. According to the authorities, another ward is to be opened today at the Municipal Clinical Hospital for Pneumology.

New governor of the National Bank Anca Dragu was introduced to the team

The new governor of the National Bank, Anca Dragu, was introduced to the team today, the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, announced on his Facebook page. According to the official, Anca Dragu has extensive experience in the financial-banking field.

Two foreigners tried to enter the country with fake documents

Two fake driver's licenses were detected by border police officers from the Eastern Regional Directorate. The cases were recorded in the last two days.

December 26 - the last day to pay wealth tax for 2023

Today is the deadline for paying the wealth tax for 2023. If it is not paid on time, a penalty of 0.07% will be applied for each day of delay related to the current year.

A New Year's Eve concert will take place in the Great National Assembly Square in Chisinau on December 31

The Christmas Fair in the Grand National Assembly Square was visited by about 100 thousand people within 2 days, declared today at the weekly meeting of Chisinau City Hall, the mayor of Chisinau, Ion Ceban. According to the general mayor, citizens are also expected on December 31 in the center of Chisinau where a New Year's Eve concert will be held.

Russia says one person was killed, a large landing ship damaged in Ukrainian attack on Crimea

One person was killed, two injured and a large landing ship called Novocherkassk was damaged in an overnight Ukrainian attack on the Crimean port city of Feodosia, Russia’s defense ministry and officials said, Reuters reports.

Iran aims to rekindle diplomatic ties with Egypt after 40-year rift

After more than 40 years of strained relations, Iran is hopeful for a resumption of diplomatic ties with its political rival, Egypt, DPA reports.