Tbilisi protests escalate over delayed EU membership talks

A new protest is unfolding in Tbilisi, Georgia. According to the Paper Kartuli publication, several hundred students have gathered outside the Parliament on Rustaveli Avenue, blocking street traffic, reports Meduza Live.

Moldovan government winter heating compensation explained

In November, compensation for the winter season will range from 300 to 800 lei and will be calculated individually for each household.

Notre-Dame Cathedral set to reopen after 5-year restoration

After five and a half years, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, renovated and restored, will provide visitors with an exceptional visual experience. The cathedral will reopen its doors at the beginning of December.

Romanian court to decide on presidential election recount

The Constitutional Court (CCR) decided on Friday, during its session, that it will announce its decision on Monday, December 2, regarding the challenges to annul the first round of the presidential elections, once it receives the results of the vote recount.

Romanian elections 2024: Potential recount and next steps

The President of the Permanent Electoral Authority, Toni Greblă, stated during an interview on Radio România Actualități (RRA) that, in the event the Constitutional Court (CCR) decides to annul the first round of the presidential elections, Romanians would be called to vote again on December 15 for the first round, followed by the second round on December 29.

Moldova makes strides in anti-corruption efforts, says GRECO

The Group of States against Corruption within the Council of Europe (GRECO) has voiced concern over the frequent use of emergency procedures to pass legislative proposals in Moldova’s Parliament.

Moldsilva Agency to sell over 46,000 Christmas trees

The "Moldsilva" Agency reports that over 46,000 Christmas trees will be available for sale this winter holiday season, starting December 2, at forestry nurseries nationwide.

Moldova's Socialists demand government change amid crisis

The Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) announced on November 29 that it was initiating a vote of no-confidence against the government led by Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Higher energy compensation. Prime Minister Dorin Recean announces new support measures for the population

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection will present additional support measures for the population on Wednesday, after the National Energy Regulatory Agency examines and approves a new natural gas tariff, said Prime Minister Dorin Recean in the “Bună Seara” show on Moldova 1 TV. The Head of the Executive said that the Government will allocate more financial means for the payment of energy compensation.

CEC approves the budget for 2025: over 180 million lei allocated for parliamentary elections

The expenses for organizing the 2025 parliamentary elections will amount to about 180.6 million lei, and the cost of partially implementing postal voting was estimated at 17 million lei.

No Russian gas in 2025? The Republic of Moldova must prepare for this scenario, experts warn

Citizens and authorities in the Republic of Moldova must prepare for the worst-case scenario, in which from January 1, 2025, Russian gas will no longer be able to reach the Republic of Moldova, transiting Ukraine, say energy experts. Also, they state that in the current cold season, there is no longer a risk that our country will be left without energy resources, but their costs could be high.

Tragic accident in Romania: two women and a man from the Republic of Moldova died

Three people, two women and a man, died in a serious road accident on DN 26, in Foltești, Galați County, Romania. The tragedy occurred following a head-on collision between a car and a TIR, both vehicles being registered in the Republic of Moldova, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from Chisinau.