Biden's top-secret nuclear strategy counters China's growing arsenal

President Biden approved a top-secret nuclear strategy plan in March, which, for the first time in history, reorients American deterrence strategy to counter the rapid expansion of China’s nuclear arsenal, according to The New York Times.

Moldova Energocom leads gas sales on open market amid 2024 auctions

Between January 1 and August 15 of this year, SA Energocom purchased approximately 1.82 million MWh of natural gas (equivalent to about 171 million cubic metres).

Farmers demand state of emergency in Moldovan agriculture

The Farmers' Strength Association asserts that the Government's allocation of 100 million lei in aid for farmers is insufficient and maintains that the only viable solution is to declare a state of emergency in agriculture.

Farmers will be invited to talks with the Government

Prime Minister Dorin Recean said that he would invite the farmers to discussions with the Government. The announcement comes after the past few days, dozens of farmers from the south of the country, affected by the calamities of this summer, requested the establishment of a state of emergency and the organization of meetings with the President Maia Sandu and the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu.

Diaspora Days. List of events and activities

Several thematic events for our compatriots returning home will be organized during the Diaspora Days, which will start on Friday, August 16, announced the State Secretary of the Government, Ana Calinici, at a conference.

Alarming increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Republic of Moldova. The recommendations of the Ministry of Health

The number of COVID-19 cases increased about twice between August 5-11, compared to the previous week. According to the Ministry of Health, during the reference period, 1381 cases of COVID-19 were registered, of which 115 cases were in the Transnistrian region.

Voters will be able to sign electronically to support candidates for the position of president of the Republic of Moldova

The Central Electoral Commission informs that in the presidential elections of October 20, the collection of signatures to support candidates for the position of President of the Republic of Moldova is additionally admitted through the "Electronic Subscription List" IT System, managed by the Central Electoral Commission. Authentication and signing in the System will be possible only with the help of electronic or mobile signature, through the MPass authentication and access control Service.

Tough traffic at the Leușeni-Albita border crossing point. Recommendations of the Border Police

Border police officers announce increased traffic when leaving the country through the Leușeni-Albita border crossing point, which is why, several measures have been implemented.

Apple growers forecast a smaller crop this year due to the drought

Apple producers in the Republic of Moldova will harvest about 450 thousand tons of fruit this season, down by approximately 14% compared to 2023, according to the estimates of the Moldova-Fruct Association.

Bulgaria is heading for new early elections, after yet another failure to form a majority

Bulgaria is heading to the seventh round of legislative elections in the last three years, after the third party tasked by President Rumen Radev to form a governing coalition returned the mandate on Monday, failing to get the necessary support for a majority, Reuters and EFE agencies report.

Prime Minister of Bangladesh resigned and left the country by helicopter

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country on Monday afternoon, ending a 15-year rule that has faced violent opposition in recent months. Hasina's resignation was officially announced in a TV speech by Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, reports The Washington Post. An acting government will be formed in the coming weeks.

Gold medalist Thomas Ceccon prefers to sleep on the grass in the park than in the Olympic Village

Italian swimming champion Thomas Ceccon has been spotted sleeping on the grass outside his Olympic Village accomodation after complaining about the uncomfortable beds and lack of air-conditioning, reports Sky News Australia. Ceccon hit the headlines this week after complaining about conditions in the Olympic Village despite winning two medals at Paris 2024.