Statistics: About 64% of Moldovans are overweight

More than six out of ten adults in the Republic of Moldova are overweight, and a quarter of the population suffers from obesity, according to official data. Specialists say that an increased consumption of sugar, as well as a lack of physical activities, generates an increase in body weight, which also influences the occurrence of non-communicable diseases.

Republican Kevin McCarthy Elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

Republican Kevin McCarthy was finally elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives this morning after making sweeping concessions to a group of Trumpists who have raised questions about the party's ability to govern, reports Agerpres.

Two more European countries impose COVID-19 tests on passengers from China

Two more countries have imposed restrictions on passengers coming from China. Thus, passengers travelling by plane from China to Portugal or the Netherlands will have to present a negative test for COVID-19, in the context of the sharp increase in the number of cases in China, officials from the Ministries of Health of the two countries announced on Friday, according to AFP.

Great Britain produced a record amount of wind energy in 2022

In 2022, Great Britain produced a record amount of wind energy, Agerpres reports. According to the source, UK wind farms contributed a record around 27 percent of the country's electricity generation last year, although gas-fired plants remained the biggest source of energy.

Expert: In 2023, the incomes of the population will increase, and the level of consumption will be restored

This year the incomes of the population will increase, says the economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță. He predicts that once the danger of inflation has passed, the National Bank of Moldova will relax the monetary policy, and the banks will be more active, which will encourage consumption by the population.

The UAE has provided Ukraine with 2,500 electric generators

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered Ukraine another 1,300 electric generators as part of a package consisting of 2,500 generators provided to the Ukrainian state as humanitarian aid - according to an announcement made by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates, Dmytro Senik, reports Ukrinform.

Traditions and customs observed by Christians who celebrate Christmas in the old style

Orthodox Christians who follow the Julian calendar celebrate Christmas today, January 7. On this day, just like on December 25, when we celebrate Christmas in a new style, carolers come to people's houses to announce the Nativity of the Lord, and the housewives thank them with sweets, fruits or money. What traditions do Christians observe on this day, we find out further.

Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița, on a working visit to Germany. She will give a speech in front of the German parliamentarians

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Natalia Gavrilița, is on a working visit to Germany from January 6-8. According to the Government, the head of the Cabinet of Ministers from Chisinau is to participate in the closed meeting of the parliamentary group of the Christian-Social Union in the German Bundestag. The agenda also includes meetings with high-ranking European and German officials, including the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.

Estonia allocates almost one million euros for the dismantling of Soviet monuments

Estonia has allocated over 900,000 euros from the state budget for the dismantling and relocation of Soviet monuments, Estonian media informs. According to sources, the initiative to remove propaganda objects left by the Soviet regime led to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

NATO's reaction to Moscow's ceasefire: "Russia started the war and Putin can stop it today"

Russia is the one that started the war in Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin "can stop it today" by withdrawing his troops from the neighbouring country, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) reacted to the announcement made a day ago by the Russian head of state regarding the unilateral establishment of a 36-hour truce in the conflict in Ukraine on the occasion of the old-style Christmas celebration, Agerpres reports.

The global food price index rose

The global food price index rose 14.3% in 2022, the highest level ever recorded. The increase comes amid rising costs of most food staples as disruptions caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine have heightened fears of food shortages, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said.

How will the weather be on Christmas in the Republic of Moldova? Meteorologists' forecast

January 7 will start with variable skies across the country. According to the State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS), the thermometers will show maximums of up to four degrees during the day. The weather cools significantly at night, when the minimums will reach below 0 degrees Celsius. In some places, light mixed precipitation will fall, and ice will form on the roads.