World Pneumonia Day: Over 2 million people die annually from this disease

Today is World Pneumonia Day. The event is initiated by the Global Coalition against Child Pneumonia and is supported by the World Health Organization and UNICEF.

Over 40 people were refused entry to the Republic of Moldova in the last 24 hours

The Border Police announces that, during the last 24 hours, 43 people were refused entry to the Republic of Moldova. At the same time, in that period a total of 54,439 crossings were recorded, most of them being recorded on the way out of the country - 27,931.

Ukraine’s defense forces repel 59 enemy attacks

Throughout the day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled 59 Russian attacks in Kupiansk, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Maryinka and Shakhtarske sectors of the front, Ukrinform reports.

Israeli military attacks sites in Syria in retaliation for fire toward Golan Heights

The Israel Defense Forces said they have struck sites in Syria in retaliation for fire toward the Golan Heights on Saturday, TASS agency reports.

Turkey calls for international conference to reach permanent peace in Middle East

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that an international peace conference should be convened to find a permanent solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, Reuters reports.

Iceland volcano: Emergency declared over volcano eruption concerns

Iceland has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes raised fears of a volcanic eruption, BBC reports.

Saudi Arabia says will host Arab and Islamic summits to discuss Gaza conflict

Saudi Arabia will host summits of Arab and Islamic nations in coming days to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Saudi Arabia's investment minister said on Wednesday, Reuters reports.

Head of the Border Police Rosian Vasiloi resigned. The request was approved by the Government

The head of the General Inspectorate of the Border Police, Rosian Vasiloi, has resigned. In today's meeting, the government approved his resignation request.

Nicu Popescu leaves for Brussels, in the context in which the European Commission will present the Enlargement Report

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, leaves for Brussels, in the context in which the European Commission will present the European Union Enlargement Report.

NATO allies condemn Russia's withdrawal from CFE treaty, will suspend its operation

NATO allies condemned a decision by Russia on Tuesday to withdraw from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, a key post-Cold War agreement, and said they would suspend its operation in response.

Dorin Recean: "Today we decide on the future of the Republic of Moldova"

We build the European future of the Republic of Moldova every day, and today we do it by offering our vote for European mayors and councilors, said Prime Minister Dorin Recean after voting. Also, the PM encouraged everyone to vote.

LIVE // The Central Electoral Commission holds a briefing

The Central Electoral Commission holds a briefing on the conduct of general local elections.