The USA imposes sanctions against MP Marina Tauber for involvement in undermining the electoral processes in the Republic of Moldova

Today, the United States announced sanctions against deputy Marina Tauber for facilitating the attempts of the convicted fugitive oligarch Ilan Șor to undermine the electoral processes in Moldova in the interests of the Kremlin by illegally buying votes, states the US Embassy in Chisinau. For now, the person concerned has not reacted to the decision of the American authorities.

Denmark and Ukraine concluded a security agreement for the next ten years

Denmark and Ukraine will cooperate on security for the next ten years. An agreement to this effect was signed in Lviv by President Volodymyr Zelenski and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Britain, Germany and France have previously signed similar agreements to help Ukraine repel Russian aggression, based on a pledge made by the Group of Seven (G7) last July.

Biden announces new package of sanctions against Russia

U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Feb. 23 an additional package of sanctions against Russia ahead of the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, The Kyiv Independent reports.

More than 110 hectares of dry vegetation burnt in the last 24 hours

More than 110 hectares of dry vegetation were compromised by the fires. According to the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU), in the last 24 hours, firefighters have intervened in 30 cases of liquidation of vegetation burning outbreaks in several regions of the country.

Two suspects targeted by PCCOCS and SIS for promoting fascist messages and denying the Holocaust on social media

A 34-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy from Chisinau are under criminal investigation for promoting, during 2023, fascist and anti-Semitic messages and denying the Holocaust on a Telegram channel. According to the General Prosecutor's Office, they were summoned to the PCCOCS for questioning.

Citizens will pay less for gas as of February 23

Citizens will pay by 3 lei and 60 bani less for a cubic meter of natural gas as of today, February 23. The decision of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) was published in the Official Gazette.

Russian drone strike in Ukraine's Odesa kills three, Kyiv says

Three civilians were killed in a Russian drone attack against Odesa overnight on Feb. 23, Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper reported on Telegram, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Valencia fire: At least four killed as blaze engulfs apartment blocks in Spain

At least four people have died and 19 are missing after a massive fire ripped through two joined apartment blocks in the Spanish city of Valencia, emergency services say, BBC reports.

US to impose sanctions on 500 Russia-linked targets to mark Ukraine war anniversary

The US will impose sanctions on more than 500 targets on Friday in action marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, deputy US treasury secretary Wally Adeyemo has said, The Guardian reports.

Moldova Court Suspends Gagauzia Tax Law Amendments

The Constitutional Court has suspended amendments to the Tax Code. The suspension is in effect until March 5.

UK Imposes New Russia Sanctions on Ukraine War Anniversary

The UK has announced new sanctions against Russia ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Moldova MPs Challenge President Over Gagauzia Appointment

Five independent MPs have filed a complaint with the Constitutional Court, challenging President Maia Sandu's refusal to sign the decree appointing the leader of Gagauzia as a member of the Government.