Ukraine peace deal "very close" as Trump talks to both Putin and Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine are "very close, perhaps very, very close" to a deal. The statement followed a high-stakes meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Mar-a-Lago resort.

Zelenskyy and Trump near 100% agreement on U.S.-Ukraine security framework

Ukraine must receive ironclad security guarantees immediately upon the cessation of hostilities. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered this message on Sunday, December 28, following high-level discussions with U.S. and Ukrainian leadership.

Rescue mission launched for four citizens stranded at Călțun Refuge

Four Moldovan citizens remain stranded at the Călțun Refuge in Argeș County, Romania, as extreme weather conditions continue to batter the mountain range.

Municipal services struggle to clear roads as winter weather hits Moldova’s capital

Chisinau municipal services worked overnight to clear roads and manage emergency situations following heavy winds and wet snow.

Science meets tradition: Why Andrei Bîzgan’s slow-fermented bread is transforming the local market

Andrei Bîzgan, an entrepreneur from the town of Rezina, has turned a deep-rooted passion for authentic flavors into a thriving local business.

Reading and traditions mark year-end session at Grigore Vieru library in Calarasi

At the end of the year, discussions centered around the role of books and reading in community life, as well as a session dedicated to ancestral traditions. The event brought together numerous readers at the "Grigore Vieru" Library in Călărași. In 2025, the library will celebrate a significant milestone: 80 years since its founding.

Authorities discover undocumented pyrotechnic products worth 140,000 lei in Buiucani

On Sunday, police officers from the Patrol and Operative Reaction Battalion (BPRO), in collaboration with employees of the National Inspectorate of Public Security, discovered over 140,000 lei worth of pyrotechnic products without any documentation of origin in the Buiucani sector of Chisinau.

From lab to stage: Story of Yale student Iulia Teleucă

During the holidays, many Moldovans living abroad prioritize their journey home. One of those returning is Iulia Teleucă, a second-year chemistry student at Yale University in the United States. She expresses that her longing for family and the excitement of returning home outweigh any academic opportunities. Iulia shares her experiences studying abroad, her passion for music, and her hopes to someday connect her future plans with the Republic of Moldova.

Blizzard, heavy snow and extreme winds grip Romania until Monday

Meteorologists have issued a new extreme weather warning for areas in 11 counties, valid from Sunday until Monday, 10:00 a.m. At the same time, the weather forecast has been updated, with almost the entire country under weather alerts, Hotnews.ro reports.

Government tightens airport noise monitoring to align with European standards

The Republic of Moldova will implement stricter monitoring of noise levels at airports, as per a recently approved draft law. This initiative aims to prevent noise exceedances that could negatively impact public health and to align the national framework with European and international standards. Additionally, authorities have acknowledged the absence of a national system to monitor noise pollution in urban areas, noting that the extent of the issue is not adequately assessed.

Santa Claus with garbage bags leads holiday cleanup on Bulgarian beaches

For Christmas, dozens of volunteers decided to give nature its most precious gift: a cleaner shore. In Bulgaria, the "Clean Christmas" initiative celebrated its eighth consecutive year, bringing together people of all ages on the Black Sea coast with a clear message: pollution can no longer be ignored.

Brigitte Bardot: A lasting symbol of female freedom in film

Brigitte Bardot, known as "BB," was a symbol of female emancipation and sexual freedom in French cinema from the 1950s to the 1970s. Later in life, she became a pioneer in the fight against animal cruelty. She passed away on Sunday at the age of 91, as announced in a statement by the foundation bearing her name.