Nicu Popescu in Madrid: "We discussed the European future of our country and regional security"

The consolidation of the bilateral Moldovan-Spanish cooperation agenda, the implementation of reforms in the Republic of Moldova in the process of European integration and the regional situation in the context of the unjust war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine were some of the topics to be discussed in Madrid by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu , and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain José Manuel Albares Bueno. This was announced by the head of diplomacy from the Republic of Moldova, Nicu Popescu in a press conference.

Five regional governors, four deputy ministers dismissed in Ukraine

Five regional governors and four deputy ministers are stepping down in Ukraine against the backdrop of several corruption scandals, a senior official said Tuesday, reports AFP.

Tokyo supports the democratic processes and the European path of the Republic of Moldova

Tokyo authorities firmly support the democratic processes and the European path of the Republic of Moldova, investing important financial resources in the country's modernization and development projects. This was mentioned at the meeting of the new ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Moldova, Yamada Yoichiro, with the state secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Ruslan Bolbocean.

The Republic of Moldova will receive, in addition, up to 145 million euros from the EU to overcome the energy crisis

The European Commission announces the increase of macro-financial assistance for the Republic of Moldova by up to 145 million euros. According to the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, the new financial support will support the economy and energy security of the Republic of Moldova.

The government will compensate the increase in the bank interest rate for the beneficiaries of the "First House" Program until July 2023

More than eight thousand families, who bought their homes through the "First House" Program, will receive compensation from the Government for paying the monthly mortgage interest under the program, as a result of the accelerated increase in the interest rate. A decision in this sense is to be approved in the meeting of Wednesday, January 25, of the Cabinet of Ministers. According to the Government, the state will thus compensate up to four percentage points of the increased amount of the interest rate. For this purpose, 75 million lei were provided in the state budget for 2023.

PSRM will go with its own candidate for the position of mayor of Chisinau

The Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) will nominate its own candidate for the position of mayor of Chisinau. This was announced by the executive secretary of the formation, Vlad Batrîncea, during a show on TV8.

Deputies return to work starting with February 1

Starting from February 1, the Parliament will convene in the regular spring session 2023. A provision to this effect was signed by the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu.

Zelensky's deputy chief of staff Tymoshenko submits his resignation

President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree dismissing Deputy Head of the President’s Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko.

LIVE: Public debate - Activity report of the Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" for 2022

Watch live the presentation of the Activity Report of the Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" for the year 2022.

Police warn: Foggy weather on the Chisinau - Leușeni route

The police warn that, at this time, foggy weather is registered on the Chisinau - Leușeni route, which reduces visibility.

Soldiers of the National Army participate in a combat firing exercise

More than 400 soldiers of the National Army are participating, between January 24 and February 4, in a complex tactical exercise with the execution of combat firing from the weapons in the equipment, the Ministry of Defense informs in a press release.

Marshal of the Senate from Poland is making an official visit to the Republic of Moldova

The Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Tomasz Grodzki, is on an official visit to Chisinau, between January 24 and 25. In Chisinau, the Polish official will have meetings with the country's leadership - the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, the head of state, Maia Sandu, and the prime minister, Natalia Gavrilița. The agenda of the official visit also includes discussions with the Minister of Health, Ala Nemerenco.