Hungary's Orban calls Ukraine invasion a ‘military operation’

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday insisted on calling Russia's invasion of Ukraine a “military operation,” mirroring language used by the Kremlin, Kyiv Post reports.

Maia Sandu sent her condolences to the families of the victims of the armed attack in Prague

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, sent a message expressing her condolences to the families of the victims of the armed attack that happened today, December 21, in Prague and resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.

2024 Grants Program for youth organizations was launched

The Ministry of Education and Research announced the launch of the 2024 Grants Program for youth organizations. The expected budget for next year is 10 million lei. The National Agency for Youth is responsible for these projects implementation. The program is dedicated to the support and development of the youth sector in the Republic of Moldova, through which logistical and financial support will be offered, on a tender basis, for the implementation of youth initiatives, programs and projects, thereby strengthening cooperation with civil society.

The building of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova was included in the Register of monuments of the Republic of Moldova protected by the state

The building of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, which dates from 1951-1955, was included in the Register of monuments of the Republic of Moldova protected by the state. Deputies approved a decision in this regard today, during the Parliament session.

Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Octavian Armașu, was dismissed

The governor of the National Bank of Moldova (BNM), Octavian Armașu, was dismissed. A decision was approved during the Parliament session, with the vote of 81 deputies.

PHOTO// Joint checkpoints at the Moldovan-Ukrainian border. Recean: "An essential step towards joining the EU"

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine signed a protocol that will allow the organization of joint control points at the Moldovan-Ukrainian border crossing. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean, in a post on his Facebook page.

Ukrainian, Polish Ministers meet over trucker border protest

Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said Thursday that he had met with his newly appointed counterpart in Poland to discuss a cargo blockage on their shared border by Polish truckers, AFP reports.

Hungary's Orban says funds to Ukraine must not come from EU budget

Hungary believes European Union funding to Ukraine must not be granted from the EU's budget and a "sensible" timeline should be set for any financing for Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday, Reuters reports.

VIDEO// Mass shooting in downtown Prague

A mass shooting in downtown Prague killed 10 people and injured about 30 others, and the person who opened fire also is dead, Czech police and the city's rescue service said Thursday, AP reports.

Petru Macovei and Valeriu Pașa could be appointed as members of the Council of the Center for Strategic Communication and Combating Disinformation

Petru Macovei and Valeriu Pașa could be appointed as members of the Council of the Center for Strategic Communication and Combating Disinformation. Their candidacies were selected following a public competition, organized by the Culture, Education, Research, Youth, Sports and Media Commission.

Moldovan citizens will receive support from the state upon returning to the country. "Diaspora" national program for 2024 - 2028, approved by the Executive

The national program "Diaspora", for 2024 - 2028, was approved by the Executive. Its purpose foresees the creation of a support unit for citizens of the Republic of Moldova upon returning to the country and stimulating the involvement of the diaspora in various fields.

"Theft of the billion" case// Deputies demand the resignation of the governor of the BNM, Octavian Armașu

The Parliament requests the resignation of the governor of the National Bank of Moldova (BNM), Octavian Armașu. The announcement was made by PAS deputy, president of the Economy, Budget and Finance Commission, Radu Marian on his Telegram account.