Maia Sandu takes office for her second term as Moldova's president, following a decisive election victory and a ceremony attended by key officials and diplomats.
Maia Sandu has been inaugurated in as Moldova's president for her second term.
The inauguration was attended by parliament members, Constitutional Court officials, and foreign diplomats. Manole Domnica, the Constitutional Court President, declared Sandu the Republic of Moldova's president after announcing the official results of last month's presidential election.
Moldovan law stipulates that a person may not hold the presidency for more than two consecutive terms.
In the November 3 run-off election, the incumbent, Sandu, garnered 55.33% of the vote, surpassing her opponent, Alexandr Stoianoglo, who received 51% of the domestic vote. S
andu's victory was largely secured by over 300,000 Moldovan migrant workers voting at 200 polling stations across the EU. Despite allegations of misuse of administrative resources and organised voter transport, the Central Election Commission dismissed all complaints.
The European Union and the Republic of Moldova today agreed on a two-year comprehensive strategy enhancing energy independence of the country and supporting it to overcome the energy crisis caused after Russia cut off supplies early of January.
Ukraine is ready to assist in transporting Azerbaijani gas to Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday, offering to utilize the country's infrastructure to help European nations reduce their reliance on Russian energy.
The European Union has pledged 148 million euros in new humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova to address urgent needs like food, shelter, and heating. The announcement came as Commissioner Hadja Lahbib visited Ukraine to assess the ongoing crisis.
Moldova’s separatist region of Transdniestria has extended its state of emergency for another month as it struggles with an energy crisis following Russia’s suspension of gas supplies. The region faces power cuts and shortages amid rising tensions before Moldova's elections.
The cutoff of one of Russia's last gas export routes to Europe is being felt most acutely in a small, predominantly Russian-speaking breakaway region of Moldova that has relied on Moscow for protection for decades.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ordering the creation of a sovereign wealth fund within the next year, saying it could potentially buy the short video app TikTok.
At least 11 people, including the gunman, were killed in Sweden's worst mass shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, west of Stockholm, authorities confirmed.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and prohibiting any future funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for the Near East (UNRWA), the agency which provides relief for Palestinian refugees.
Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan has called for a fresh start in relations with Azerbaijan, highlighting progress in peace talks and mutual recognition of territorial integrity.
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport has released the preliminary report on the investigation on Azerbaijan Airlines's flight J2-8243's tragic crash. Read excerpts from the report and watch AnewZ's complete coverage.
An American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the Potomac River after a midair collision near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, officials said.
The U.S. has officially entered a new trade war. President Donald Trump has slapped 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on China, citing immigration and drug trafficking concerns. The move has immediate consequences for businesses and consumers—so what happens next?
At least 11 people, including the gunman, were killed in Sweden's worst mass shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, west of Stockholm, authorities confirmed.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and prohibiting any future funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for the Near East (UNRWA), the agency which provides relief for Palestinian refugees.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s North Maluku early Tuesday, with no tsunami warning issued, Xinhua reports.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for February 5th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ordering the creation of a sovereign wealth fund within the next year, saying it could potentially buy the short video app TikTok.
At least 11 people, including the gunman, were killed in Sweden's worst mass shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, west of Stockholm, authorities confirmed.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and prohibiting any future funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for the Near East (UNRWA), the agency which provides relief for Palestinian refugees.
Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan has called for a fresh start in relations with Azerbaijan, highlighting progress in peace talks and mutual recognition of territorial integrity.
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