Snowbound Chisinau: Buses, trolleys take a break

Winter tightened its grip on Chisinau Monday, forcing a halt to public transportation as thick snow blanketed the capital.

De-icing issues halt takeoffs in Chisinau

A blanket of ice grounded flights at Chisinau International Airport on Monday, causing delays and frustrating passengers.

4. Platforma DA loses influential figure: Chiril Moțpan's exit

Renowned politician Chiril Moțpan declared on Monday his decision to part ways with the political entity, Partidul Platforma Demnitate și Adevăr (Platform for Dignity and Truth).

Snow shuts Chisinau: Schools, offices closed, transit halted

Battling heavy snowfall and forecasted blizzards, Chisinau officials implemented emergency measures on Monday, January 8th.

Israel Cabinet slated to vote on 2024 war budget this week -Finance Minister

Israel's cabinet is set to approve a 2024 wartime budget on Thursday, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Sunday, after ministers approved 9 billion shekels ($2.5 billion) in financial support for military reservists, Reuters reports.

North Korea firing shots again near border with South

North Korea again fired artillery shells near its tense sea boundary with the South on Sunday, as the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un mocked the South's ability to detect its weapons launches, AP reports.

Italian foreign minister calls for formation of EU army

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed the need for the European Union to form its own combined armed forces, focusing on its role in peacekeeping and conflict prevention, Reuters reports.

Russia launches 28 drones, three missiles at Ukraine, Ukraine's air force says

Russia launched 28 attack drones and three cruise missile at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine's air force said on Sunday, adding that its air defence systems destroyed 21 of the drones, Reuters reports.

Charles Michel to run for EU election

European Council President Charles Michel will run as a candidate for the European parliamentary election in June, he told three Belgian media outlets. A spokesperson for Michel confirmed the announcement to POLITICO.

The Republic of Moldova will receive financial assistance from the Nordic states

The Republic of Moldova will have access this year to part of the funds totaling 240 million dollars through assistance programs intended for Ukraine and our country by the Nordic, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova in Stockholm, Liliana Guțan, told Radio Moldova.

The head of Japanese diplomacy pays a visit to Ukraine

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa visited Ukraine on Sunday to meet with her counterpart Dmytro Kuleba to show Tokyo’s continued support, a ministry official said, AFP reports.

Police: Driving is difficult due to the fog in some regions of the Republic of Moldova

On some road sections, the traffic is difficult due to the fog, warns the General Police Inspectorate (IGP).