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Moldovan citizens who are currently in the United Kingdom are urged to exercise caution in the context of Storm “Goretti”, which is expected to affect more regions of the country. Moldova’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has made statements to this effect, based on in...
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The oil tanker detained in Venezuela by U.S. forces on January 7, which is part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, is allegedly linked to fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor, according to an investigation published by Radio Free Europe. The vessel initially sailed under the flag of Guyana in the Caribbean and was later detected flying the […] The post Press: Shor’s connection to the oil tanker in Putin’s ghost fleet, seized by the Americans in Venezuela appeared first on Moldova.
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The Socialists are preparing for the elections expected to take place in Gagauzia. The PSRM leader Igor Dodon visited the region and met with several party members from the autonomous area. Dodon said he met with the head of the party’s territorial organization, as well as with several Socialist deputies from the People’s Assembly. He […] The post Are the Socialists preparing for elections in Gagauzia? Dodon visited the region to talk with party members. appeared first on Moldova.
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A budget of 1.4 billion lei is planned for reimbursed medicines and medical devices for the 2026 year. Health Minister Emil Ceban has made statements to this effect in an interview given exclusively with MOLDPRES.According to the minister, around 100 million lei of this amoun...
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President Maia Sandu today took part in the official launch of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides hosted the event, which brought together senior European officials, including European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During discussions […] The post President Maia Sandu Reaffirms Moldova’s EU Accession Commitment at Launch of Cypriot EU Council Presidency appeared first on Moldova.
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Meteorologists have issued a yellow wind warning today. It will be valid across Moldova starting from January 8, 16:00, till January 9, 12:00.Thus, according to the State Hydrometeorological Service, on this period, westerly winds are forecast, with gusts reaching speeds of 1...
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Wrestling coach Grigore Postica has challenged in court the withdrawal of the Civic Merit Medal, a distinction that President Maia Sandu revoked less than two months after awarding it. According to anticoruptie.md, Postica filed a request with the Chisinau District Court on December 19, seeking to annul the presidential decree. The court rejected the request, […] The post Coach Grigore Postica is demanding the return of the medal withdrawn by Maia Sandu. He has taken the matter to court appeared first on Moldova.
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The Republic of Moldova is taking part for the third consecutive year in the Destination of the Year competition, 2026 edition, a large scale contest organized in Romania that also includes tourist destinations from the right bank of the Prut River. Nominations for the national stage remain open until January 15, and the public can […] The post More tourists, more money for Moldovans. Our country is participating in the “Destination of the Year 2026” competition again this year appeared first on Moldova.
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CUM VERIFICĂM DACĂ ALBINELE MAI AU HRANĂ ÎN STUP PE TIMPUL IERNII
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On January 17, 2026, Arena Chisinau will host the National Eurovision Final, where 16 participants will compete for the right to represent the Republic of Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest. For the first time, the national selection will feature a large scale show that includes not only the contestants, but also artists who have […] The post The Eurovision national final promises a great show at the Chisinau Arena! Satoshi has improved his song appeared first on Moldova.
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The administration of American President Donald Trump attempted to eliminate or distort the official documentation of the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, according to an investigation conducted by National Public Radio (NPR). According to the investigation, the modifications targeted judicial files and official materials related to over 1,500 people involved in the [...] Articolul How the Donald Trump administration is trying to officially rewrite the Capitol attack apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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The military leadership of Ukraine claims that, in December, drone attacks caused losses among Russian troops comparable to or even greater than the number of soldiers Moscow managed to mobilize during the same period. The statement was made by Oleksandr Sîrski, the commander of the Ukrainian armed forces, and is reported by TVP World publication. [...] Articolul Ukraine’s drones are changing the pace of the war. Moscow can no longer keep up. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has announced the detention of a 16-year-old girl from the city of Kropyvnytskyi, suspected of collecting information for the Russian secret services. According to the SBU statement, the young girl was detained while allegedly trying to install a GPS tracking device within the perimeter of a city power plant. [...] Articolul Teenage girl detained in Ukraine, suspected of collaborating with Russian services, according to SBU apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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The President of Ukraine, Volodîmîr Zelenski, signed a series of decrees at the beginning of January aimed at restructuring the leadership of the main state security institutions. The changes are taking place in the context of the ongoing war with Russia and internal controversies related to the functioning of anti-corruption institutions. Official decisions: changes in [...] Articolul Zelenski reorganizes the leadership of the security services, against the backdrop of war and internal tensions apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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The United States has seized a second oil tanker, this time in the Caribbean Sea, announced on Wednesday the Southern Command of the USA. According to the American military, the ship – described as a “stateless motor tanker, authorized for ghost fleet” – was detained in an operation carried out before dawn. “The intercepted ship, [...] Articolul The USA seizes a second oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea. Washington and Moscow disagree on the legality of the operation. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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US President Donald Trump has launched a new attack on European NATO allies, asserting that member states “would not come to the defense of the US” in the event of an attack. The statements were made in a post published on his platform, Truth Social, and revisit a recurring theme of his political discourse: criticism [...] Articolul Donald Trump questions NATO solidarity. What he says and what the facts show apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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La 8 ianuarie 1873, în Şimleul Silvaniei, judeţul Sălaj, s-a născut Iuliu Maniu, politician român, prim-ministru al României, luptător pentru drepturile românilor transilvăneni,
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President Maia Sandu today participated in the official launch of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The event, hosted by the President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, brought together more officials, including President of the European Council Ant&oacu...
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Moldova stands with Ukraine and will continue to cooperate closely. President Maia Sandu made statements to this effect at a today’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on the sidelines of the event dedicated to the launch of the Cypriot Presidency of the C...
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The progress of Moldova on its path toward the EU is remarkable. President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has made statements to this effect. She, along with the President of the European Council, António Costa, today met President Maia Sandu, in the con...
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More categories of people can benefit from discounts on the payment of the fixed health insurance premium till March 31.According to the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM), this applies to owners of agricultural land, individuals involved in independent retail trade, fo...
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Firefighters have contained the large-scale fire that broke out today morning at a food warehouse of the Moldovan capital. After approximately five hours of battling the flames, the high-level emergency response has been reduced.According to the General Inspectorate for Emerg...
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Families with children can benefit from five types of allowances: maternity, one-time birth, child care, child-raising and paternity allowances. Most payments are provided automatically, without submitting applications, based on data transmitted electronically to the National Soc...
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New details have emerged in the case of Sergiu Tarnas, a Moldovan citizen found dead last week in a field near Venice, Italy. A forensic examination shows that the victim died from a single gunshot to the temple, in what investigators describe as an execution style killing, Italian daily Il Gazzettino reports. According to Italian […] The post New details in the case of the Moldovan man found dead in a field in Italy. What did the medical examiner find? appeared first on Moldova.
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Traffic on national roads was taking place under foggy conditions, locally dense, with reduced visibility of up to 200 meters or less. Road maintenance crews conducted patrols and monitored all routes across Moldova, in order to ensure safe traffic conditions.Meteorologists h...
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President State Maia Sandu today is participating in the official launch of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The event, hosted by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, brings together European officials, including the President of the Europea...
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President Maia Sandu on January 7 takes part in the official launch of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union.The event, hosted by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, brings together European officials, including President of the European Coun...
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Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu sent a congratulatory message to citizens who are celebrating the Nativity of the Lord today.On a social media platform, the official wrote “Merry Christmas!”. The message was accompanied by a symbolic image capturing the beautifu...
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President Maia Sandu has conveyed a congratulatory message to citizens who are celebrating the Nativity of the Lord today. On this occasion, the head of state wished them peace in their hearts and the presence of loved ones.“Merry Christmas to all those celebrating the ...
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On Old Style Christmas, marked on January 7, European and American diplomats in Chișinău sent messages of congratulations to Moldovans celebrating the Nativity of Christ, wishing them peace, inner calm, and joyful moments with loved ones. In its message, the Delegation of the European Union stated: “On the occasion of Old Style Christmas, the team […] The post The EU and the U.S. diplomats congratulate Moldovans on Old Style Christmas appeared first on Moldova.
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Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu today highlighted 10 key achievements of the Moldovan government in 2025, including securing the largest financial package the country has ever received from the European Union, totaling €1.9 billion. Grosu also noted the completion of the Energy Independence Line connecting Vulcănești and Chișinău, as well as 202 projects under the European […] The post Parliament Speaker Grosu Highlights Moldova’s Top 10 Achievements in 2025, Including €1.9 Billion EU Support and SEPA Accession appeared first on Moldova.
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The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) has published a ranking of the 20 destinations with the fastest recovery in inbound tourism for January to September 2025 compared to pre pandemic levels in 2019. The Republic of Moldova entered the top 20 fastest growing tourist destinations and ranked ninth, recording a 63 percent increase […] The post Moldova Ranks Ninth Globally for Fastest Recovery in Inbound Tourism appeared first on Moldova.
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Chisinau has launched the “50 States in 50 Weeks” campaign to showcase the diversity of the United States as part of preparations to mark 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Each week, the America House Chisinau cultural center presents the […] The post “50 States in 50 Weeks”: a cultural initiative of the US Embassy in Moldova appeared first on Moldova.
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Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of Christmas celebrated according to the old calendar, stressing the importance of togetherness, traditions, and faith during the holiday season. “Christmas brings us closer to one another and reminds us of traditions and faith,” Ceban wrote. The mayor wished people peace of mind and […] The post Ion Ceban, Old Style Christmas message: May the light of the holidays bring peace to your soul appeared first on Moldova.
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In January, car manufacturers began to adjust price lists in Russia, and the scale of the price increases will only become clear at the end of the first working week, writes the director of the analytical agency “Avtostat”, Sergey Tselikov. However, it is already evident that the wave of increases will be widespread and long-lasting. [...] Articolul 2026 begins with a financial brake: explosion of prices for new cars in Russia apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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The increase in VAT, the introduction of a “technology tax” and mandatory labeling, as well as the global shortage of RAM, promise a significant price increase for equipment and gadgets in Russia in 2026. Smartphone prices could increase by about 10%, and laptop prices by 20–30%, according to statements provided to Forbes by representatives of [...] Articolul Technology becomes a luxury: gadgets are getting up to 30% more expensive in Russia apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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The leader of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has appointed his eldest son, Ahmad Kadyrov, aged 20, as the deputy prime minister of the regional government. Ahmad will combine this position with that of the Minister of Physical Culture and Sports, a post to which he was appointed in May 2024 (previously he had been the Minister [...] Articolul Chechnya, a family business: Kadyrov’s son, deputy prime minister at 20 years old apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu is taking part on Wednesday, January 7, in the official opening of Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides is hosting the event, which brings together senior European officials, including European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula […] The post Maia Sandu participates in the official launch of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union appeared first on Moldova.
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Russians are complaining on social media that the weight of food products in stores has decreased: chocolate bars no longer weigh 100 grams, but only 73, and milk bottles contain 900 milliliters instead of a liter. Economists say that shrinking packaging is a common practice during periods of high inflation. In the case of Russia, [...] Articolul Less and more expensive: shrinkflation is wreaking havoc in Russia apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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The German government responded firmly on Tuesday, January 6, to the statements of former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who suggested a hypothetical scenario involving the kidnapping of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, following the Maduro model. Berlin considers the statements unacceptable, but conveys that it sees no reason to intensify security measures following these statements, according to [...] Articolul Germany’s reaction after Medvedev proposed the capture of Chancellor Merz, following the Maduro model apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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Russia is incapable of servicing its Arctic ports, revealing an ever-widening gap between Moscow’s ambitions and its actual capabilities, according to the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, quoted by Kyiv Post. In a statement published on Tuesday, the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine conveyed that the ports on the Northern Sea Route will require dredging [...] Articolul Russia’s Arctic dream is faltering: Ukrainian espionage asserts that Moscow cannot service its own ports apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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Ukrainian forces have downed a rare Russian reconnaissance drone, ZALA Z-20, using an interceptor developed by General Cherry company, reports Kyiv Post. According to the Telegram channel of the partisan detachment “Hnyla Chereshnya” (Rotten Cherry) from Melitopol, which also published a video recording, the drone was destroyed by a crew from the Separate 55 Artillery [...] Articolul Rare Russian reconnaissance drone, equipped with artificial intelligence, downed by the inexpensive interceptors of Ukrainian operators apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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The fugitive Veaceslav Platon, who is hiding from justice in London, has asked the court in Chisinau to be heard in the case concerning the theft of a billion, in which the oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc is implicated. He requests that the hearing take place in a video conference format. The fact that Veaceslav Platon wants [...] Articolul The fugitive Platon requests to be heard in the case of oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc regarding the billion-dollar theft. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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The United States’ swift operation in Venezuela and the removal of dictator Nicolás Maduro have caused more than just a regime change in Caracas. For the Kremlin, it was a painful symbolic blow, revealing the real limits of Russia as a “great power” and directly affecting Vladimir Putin’s personal ambitions. The difference is striking: while [...] Articolul The Kremlin, green with envy. The lightning-fast arrest of Maduro, a personal humiliation for Putin apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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La 7 ianuarie 1610 matematicianul şi astronomul italian, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), a descoperit patru sateliţi ai planetei Jupiter – Ganimede, Io, Europa şi Callisto. În
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Moldova's exports of services recorded robust growth in the period January-September 2025, outpacing goods exports.In real terms, the exports of services advanced by 9.7 per cent, contributing 1.4 percentage points to the Gross Domestic Product’s 2-per cent growth r...
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Moldova’s service exports recorded strong growth in the January to September 2025 period and outpaced goods exports. In real terms, service exports grew by 9.7 percent and contributed 1.4 percentage points to the overall GDP growth of 2 percent recorded during the same period. As a result, service exports now account for about 16 percent […] The post Moldova’s Service Exports Outpace Goods, Driving Economic Growth in 2025 appeared first on Moldova.
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