LIVE // Christmas religious service from the "Saint Dumitru" church in Chisinau

On the old style Christmas, Moldova 1 broadcasts live, starting at 09:00, the Christmas Liturgy from the "St. Dumitru" church in Chisinau. This holy place is a monument of architecture and history of national importance.

Polish farmers to suspend protest at key Ukraine border crossing

Polish farmers have decided to suspend a protest at the border crossing with Ukraine at Medyka after the government agreed to their demands, interia.pl website reported on Saturday citing the local province governor, Reuters reports.

Maia Sandu, on old style Christmas: "Let's take care of those around us and treat each other with kindness"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, sent a congratulatory message to the citizens who will celebrate Christmas tomorrow, January 7. In a video message published on her Facebook page, the head of state wished people "peace of mind, fulfillment and confidence in the future".

Blinken-Erdogan meeting in Istanbul. The war in Gaza and Sweden's accession to NATO, on the agenda

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Saturday. The discussions focused on the war in the Gaza Strip and Sweden's accession to NATO, reports AFP, quoted by Agerpres.

Moldovan wine exports brought in over 111 million dollars to the country

Exports of Moldovan wines brought to the Republic of Moldova more than 111 million dollars, the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba, announced on his Facebook page.

Police will step up their activities during the old-style Christmas period. Recommendations for drivers

The police will step up activities to detect and to document drivers during the old-style Christmas period. At the same time, it is recommended that drivers show responsibility and equip themselves properly if they go on a long journey, said the head of the Road Accidents Evidence and Analysis Section of the National Public Security Inspectorate, Pavel Apostol.

Germany: Debate over delivery of Taurus missiles to Kiev intensifies

The debate over the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Kiev is intensifying in Germany after several politicians called on Chancellor Olaf Scholz to give his consent, amid the latest massive Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian territory, AFP and dpa reported on Saturday. quoted by Agerpres.

Turkish president will mediate possible negotiations between Kiev and Moscow

The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, had a phone conversation with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. Anadolu agency, quoted by Rador writes about possible negotiations between Moscow and Kiev regarding the cessation of hostilities on the territory of Ukraine.

Romania will grant short-stay Schengen visas

Starting from March 31, 2024, Romania will grant short-stay Schengen visas. This is provided for in the decision of the Council of the European Union regarding the application of the Schengen acquis in Romania and Bulgaria, announce the Bucharest authorities, quoted by Rador.

Russian attacks at Pokrovsk. Ukrainian authorities reported several injured people

Russian troops launched two attacks on the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, during Friday evening. Ukrainian authorities have reported several wounded people, writes Rador.

US offers $10 million for Hamas financial information

The United States is offering up to $10 million for information on five Hamas financiers or anything leading to the disruption of the Palestinian militant group's financial mechanisms, the State Department said on Friday, Reuters reports.

Moldovan construction workers to Israel on hold

The highly anticipated 29th round of the Moldova-Israel agreement for construction worker recruitment has been temporarily postponed, according to the Moldovan Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.