Foggy and snowy weather on some roads in Moldova

In some places, on the national roads in the country, there is ice and snow, and fog persists on some sections of the road, announces the General Police Inspectorate.

Ukraine received more than 32 billion dollars in aid and loans in 2022

Ukraine has received more than $32 billion in foreign aid and loans over the past year since the Russian invasion at the end of February, dpa reported on Saturday.

Comet, which passed by Earth 50 thousand years ago, will be able to be seen again

Comet "ZTF", which last passed by Earth 50,000 years ago and originates from distant regions of the solar system, will pass close to the Sun this week and could be visible with the naked eye at the end of January, writes AFP.

Kiev accuses Moscow of violating its own truce, this Christmas

Ukrainian authorities accuse Russia of violating its own truce ordered by Vladimir Putin during the Old Rite Christmas. 39 shells fell on Saturday in the Kherson region, bombardments as a result of which at least 2 people were killed and 7 others injured, Kyiv Post informs.

Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița, meeting with MEP Manfred Weber. What they discussed

The Republic of Moldova is interested in procuring natural gas on the Joint Procurement Platform with the European Union (EU). According to Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița, access to the Platform will allow our country to strengthen its process of ensuring energy security, "affected by the blackmail of the Russian Federation". The subject was addressed by the head of the Cabinet of Ministers during a bilateral meeting with MEP Manfred Weber.

Statistics: About 64% of Moldovans are overweight

More than six out of ten adults in the Republic of Moldova are overweight, and a quarter of the population suffers from obesity, according to official data. Specialists say that an increased consumption of sugar, as well as a lack of physical activities, generates an increase in body weight, which also influences the occurrence of non-communicable diseases.

Republican Kevin McCarthy Elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

Republican Kevin McCarthy was finally elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives this morning after making sweeping concessions to a group of Trumpists who have raised questions about the party's ability to govern, reports Agerpres.

Two more European countries impose COVID-19 tests on passengers from China

Two more countries have imposed restrictions on passengers coming from China. Thus, passengers travelling by plane from China to Portugal or the Netherlands will have to present a negative test for COVID-19, in the context of the sharp increase in the number of cases in China, officials from the Ministries of Health of the two countries announced on Friday, according to AFP.

Great Britain produced a record amount of wind energy in 2022

In 2022, Great Britain produced a record amount of wind energy, Agerpres reports. According to the source, UK wind farms contributed a record around 27 percent of the country's electricity generation last year, although gas-fired plants remained the biggest source of energy.

Expert: In 2023, the incomes of the population will increase, and the level of consumption will be restored

This year the incomes of the population will increase, says the economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță. He predicts that once the danger of inflation has passed, the National Bank of Moldova will relax the monetary policy, and the banks will be more active, which will encourage consumption by the population.

The UAE has provided Ukraine with 2,500 electric generators

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered Ukraine another 1,300 electric generators as part of a package consisting of 2,500 generators provided to the Ukrainian state as humanitarian aid - according to an announcement made by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates, Dmytro Senik, reports Ukrinform.

Traditions and customs observed by Christians who celebrate Christmas in the old style

Orthodox Christians who follow the Julian calendar celebrate Christmas today, January 7. On this day, just like on December 25, when we celebrate Christmas in a new style, carolers come to people's houses to announce the Nativity of the Lord, and the housewives thank them with sweets, fruits or money. What traditions do Christians observe on this day, we find out further.