Top German virologist says COVID-19 pandemic is over

Famous German virologist Christian Dorsten believes the coronavirus pandemic has ended and COVID-19 is now an endemic disease. And Justice Minister Marco Buschmann called for the last restrictive measures to be lifted, dw.com reports.

Serbian city declares emergency after ammonia leak

Fifteen people were hospitalised and an emergency situation declared in the southeastern Serbian city of Pirot following an ammonia leak caused by a cargo train derailing nearby, local media reported.

Ukraine to demand Russia's removal from UN Security Council

Ukraine was set Monday to demand Russia's exclusion from the UN Security Council as Moscow claimed to have foiled the deepest drone attack by Kyiv in its territory, AFP reports.

Duma prepares higher taxation for Russians who left country

Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the Duma, said the Russian lower house of parliament was preparing a law to introduce higher taxation for people who have left the country, as many have since the war in Ukraine began in February, Reuters reports.

Remember the war weary and the poor, Pope Francis urges on Christmas Eve

Pope Francis on Saturday led the world’s Catholics into Christmas, saying in an apparent reference to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts that the level of greed and hunger for power was such that some wanted to “consume even their neighbours”, Reuters reports.

Maia Sandu: "Each of us can do a small miracle for the other. Merry Christmas!"

The head of state, Maia Sandu, sent a congratulatory message to the citizens on the occasion of new style Christmas. The president noted that the spirit of this holiday is marked by caring for our neighbor. Maia Sandu also sent a message of gratitude to the Moldovans for their solidarity with the Ukrainian refugees.

Gifts for the little patients of the Oncological Institute, on the eve of the holidays, from the Moldovan diaspora in Canada

The magic of the winter holidays is also felt by the children hospitalized at the Oncological Institute in Chisinau. On Christmas Eve, children with leukemia had many surprises. The little patients enjoyed the gifts offered by the Canadian diaspora and a concert by a native artist.

Congratulatory message of the Public Broadcaster "Teleradio Moldova" on winter holidays

On the occasion of the winter holidays, the Public Broadcaster "Teleradio Moldova" conveys to its audience, as well as the partners with whom it collaborated throughout 2022, wishes of peace and prosperity and thanks them all for their support and trust.

Two years since the inauguration of Maia Sandu as president: "We will continue to work to have a free and prosperous country"

Today it turns two years since Maia Sandu was inaugurated as president of the Republic of Moldova. On this occasion, the head of state published a video in which she talked about her actions during this period. Also, the video included the opinions of several Moldovan citizens, who appreciated the activity of Maia Sandu. According to the expert Ion Tăbârță, the main achievements of the president, in these two years, are in terms of foreign policy.

"Teleradio Moldova" Public Broadcaster starts registrations for Eurovision 2023

"Teleradio Moldova" Public Broadcaster announces the opening of the registration session for the National Selection of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.

A nursing home burned down in Russia. At least 20 people died

In Russia, in Kemerovo, a nursing home burned down. 20 people died. About this on Saturday, December 24, writes Interfax with reference to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, Interfax reports.

"Shor" party filed a referral to the Constitutional Court challenging the extension of the state of emergency

Deputies from the parliamentary faction of the "Shor" Political Party challenged the extension of the state of emergency, for another 60 days, at the Constitutional Court of Moldova (CCM). A referral to this effect was submitted on Friday, December 23.