The Republic of Moldova will donate a new humanitarian lot to Ukraine

The Republic of Moldova will donate goods worth almost 17 million lei to Ukraine. The aid package includes several types of medicine, equipment for the energy sector, as well as tents, sets of bed linen, tableware, medical masks and clothing items. A decision in this sense was taken, on Saturday, by the Commission for Emergency Situations.

Igor Grosu, for the media from Romania: "We do not see an imminent danger of conflict escalation at the borders of the Republic of Moldova"

The Republic of Moldova was a target for Russia at the beginning of the military invasion in Ukraine, when its troops were close to Odessa, said the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu in an interview for Digi 24. But now, the official says, there is no imminent danger of conflict escalation at the borders of our country.

How many people live in the Republic of Moldova? The real number, made public for the first time in 30 years

The real number of the population living in the Republic of Moldova is 2.6 million people. The figures were presented by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Moldova and were obtained based on an international calculation methodology.

Books, paintings and jewelry. What protocol gifts did President Maia Sandu receive at the end of last year

The presidential institution made public the list of admissible protocol gifts given to the head of state during her official visits or visits of foreign officials to the Republic of Moldova. According to the document made public by the Presidency, in the fourth quarter of last year, Maia Sandu received, in total, 18 protocol gifts, with a total value estimated at 50 thousand lei.

Morning raids at Durlesti City Hall in a corruption case

The officers of the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) raided the Durlești City Hall today morning, January 28. The information was confirmed for TRM by the spokeswoman of CNA, Angela Starinschi. According to her, the prosecution concerns illegalities in the issuance of permissive documents by the officials from the City Hall.

Eurovision 2023 auditions LIVE: Listen to the songs from the National Selection, today, live on Moldova 2 TV

The Public Broadcaster"Teleradio-Moldova" (TRM) is holding on Saturday, January 28, the stage of LIVE auditions of the songs admitted to the contest for the Eurovision 2023 National Selection! Stay tuned, starting at 14:00, and find out, from the first source, who are the ten finalists who will fight for the national final! Follow the competition live on Moldova 2 TV and on the social networks of the Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" and on www.eurovision.md.

Frost hits several countries in Europe and Asia

Several countries in Europe and Asia are struggling with cold temperatures. Lisbon has set up special centres where people can come to keep warm. In Sardinia, a woman has died after reportedly freezing to death due to bad weather. Officials are working to help people get through this period.

Romania, France and the Netherlands have signed up to a joint statement on security matters. The document reiterates support for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova

On Friday, a joint French-Romanian-Dutch statement on security cooperation was signed by the three countries' foreign ministers, Catherine Colonna, Bogdan Aurescu and Wopke Hoekstra, Agerpres reports. The statement also refers to the Support Platform for the Republic of Moldova, launched by Romania, France and Germany.

Snow and ice yellow warning across the country. Rescuers' recommendations

For the next 24 hours, the State Hydrometeorological Service forecasts heavy precipitation in the form of snow, mainly in the south of the country. In some areas, there will also be sleet and ice on the roads.

"Apa-Canal Chisinau", meeting on the subject of debt to Premier Energy

Urgent meeting at "Apă-Canal Chișinău" on the risk of water cut-offs. At the meeting, the municipal authorities decided to address all central institutions on an emergency basis.

Exercises by FRONTEX and IGPF at Moldova-Ukraine border crossing point Tudora

EU agency FRONTEX and the Border Police have enlarged the mission area. The joint teams will this year also work at the border with Romania, not only at the Moldovan-Ukrainian border; they will inspect the crossing points and the border region. FRONTEX agents and border guards have launched the new mission with practical exercises in Tudora in the south-east of the country.

Modest performance by Graciova at the European Skating Championship

Finland's Anastasia Graciova had a modest showing at the European figure skating championship. Representing Moldova for the first time at a continental event, she ranked 28th and failed to participate in the free program. The ranking of Graciova, coached by Yulia Lebedeva, was ahead of only Greek Alexandra Minstidou and Lithuanian Meda Variokoite. She went down in the middle of the program, but had some impressive elements.