Wizz Air will reduce the number of flights from Romania. The airline's explanation

Wizz Air will reduce the number of flights from Romania and other countries in August, officials say. According to them, the measure is mainly aimed at destinations where the company has more flights and is necessary to optimise the aviation market. On the other hand, Romeo Vatră, general director of Iasi Airport, says that he has not yet received any official information on this subject and stressed that the partnership with Wizz Air in Iasi has the potential to develop.

MPs have decided: Natalia Gavrilița and Vitalie Lemne become members of the NBM Supervisory Board

Natalia Gavrilița and Vitalie Lemne have been appointed as members of the Supervisory Board of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) for a seven-year term. Their nominations were proposed to the plenary of Parliament following the competition for the selection of candidates for this position.

A new 41-strong National Army contingent to go to Kosovo

The 19th National Army contingent of 41 soldiers will leave for Kosovo this week. The soldiers will carry out security and guard missions for military objectives in Kosovo. The deployment ceremony was attended by NATO representatives in Chisinau, diplomats from the United States of America, Italy and the wives of the soldiers.

Kiev responds to Moscow: Ships sailing in the Black Sea to Russian seaports will be considered targets of attack

All ships that will be sent to Russian ports or ports in occupied territories will be considered as carrying military cargo. This is the Ukrainian Defence Ministry's response to the Russian Federation's threats on Black Sea shipping.**

A team of German experts visited the ammunition depots of the National Army. With what purpose

A team of German experts in the field of transport of dangerous goods and stockpile management of armaments and ammunition paid a working visit to units of the National Army. The purpose of the visit was to assess the regulations on the transport of dangerous goods, implement best practices on the management of stocks of weapons and ammunition, advise those responsible for transport and exchange experience in the field of legislation on dangerous goods, said Colonel Ilie Lungu.

Budgetary and fiscal policy for 2024 approved

Parliament approved in second reading the amendment of several legislative acts that are part of the budgetary and fiscal policy for 2024. The draft contains fiscal instruments for attracting and retaining skilled labour; revision of the mechanisms for calculating and paying taxes and duties with a view to simplifying and clarifying the legislative framework, prerequisites for discouraging the "envelope wage" phenomenon, measures to improve tax administration, etc.

Igor Grosu, on relations with Comrat authorities: we will cooperate only institutionally, within legal limits

Cooperation with the authorities in ATU Gagauzia will be pragmatic and in accordance with the law, said Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu. He noted that he will only cooperate with those who have dissociated themselves from criminal groups and will not have any cooperation with the representative of a party declared unconstitutional. At the same time, opposition MPs believe that the dialogue between Chisinau and Comrat is not effective, and the absence of representatives of the central authorities from the Bashkan's inauguration is a sign that there is no desire to cooperate with the Gagauz administration.

Adrian Efros announces the resumption of the "White Nights" operation and the launch of another campaign. The new Interior Minister's priority

The Ministry of the Interior will resume "White Nights" operations to make traffic participants who break traffic rules accountable. The announcement was made by the new interior minister, Adrian Efros. At the same time, the official informed that in order to prevent the negative consequences of night rallies the "Stop revving engines" campaign will be launched. Police patrols will also be intensified on rest days, especially in recreational and residential areas.

Airport attack investigation report to be presented on 31 July

The deadline for submission of the investigation into the attack at Chisinau International Airport is 31 July. The announcement was made by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Adrian Efros. According to the official, the involvement of each employee is to be determined.

LIVE // Parliament in session. The bill on the exclusion of Victory Day is on the agenda

The legislature meets in plenary session on Thursday 20 July. On the agenda is a draft law on commemorative days, public holidays and days of rest in the Republic of Moldova. Victory Day and the commemoration of the heroes who died for the independence of the homeland, celebrated on 9 May, could be excluded. Instead, the Day of Commemoration and Reconciliation in memory of the fallen of the Second World War will be established on 8 May.

Russia attacked Odessa and several Ukrainian regions for the third night in a row: There are casualties

On the night of 20 July, Russia launched drone and missile airstrikes in the southern regions of Ukraine, according to the BBC. Heavy explosions were reported in Odessa and Nicolaev, while buildings were damaged and fires broke out. At least 18 people have been injured in Nicolaev as a result of Russian shelling, and two casualties have been preliminarily reported in Odessa, with four injured, according to Ukrainian authorities.

Boris Foca: Shanghai International Furniture Exhibition will bring investment to Moldova

From 5-8 September, furniture manufacturers from the Republic of Moldova are invited to participate in the 52nd edition of the International Furniture Exhibition in Shanghai, China. At the event, participants will be able to present interior furniture and decoration, said the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Boris Foca. According to him, the participation of Moldovan companies in economic events in China is a good opportunity to identify potential business partners.