CEC prints 5.6 million ballot papers for October 20 elections: gray for presidential, purple for referendum

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) started printing more than 5.6 million ballot papers for the October 20 presidential election and constitutional republican referendum, which are to be distributed to polling stations in the country. For the first time, the ballot papers will be available not only in Romanian, but also in five languages of ethnic minorities: Russian, Ukrainian, Gagauz, Bulgarian and Romani.

Poultry meat from the Republic of Moldova reaches EU market

The first batches of fresh frozen poultry meat from the Republic of Moldova were exported to the European Union (EU) market, ANSA announces. Asked by "Teleradio Moldova", the director of the National Food Safety Agency, Radu Musteata, said that a truck with 20 thousand tons of poultry meat will be delivered to France.

EU imposes a new sanctions framework against Russia in the context of the elections and referendum in the Republic of Moldova

The Council of the European Union has established a new sanctions framework targeting individuals and entities involved in destabilizing actions in favor of Russia, such as undermining electoral processes, cyber attacks and information manipulation. The new set of measures, also applicable in the Republic of Moldova, comes at a crucial moment, considering the proximity of the presidential elections and the October 20 referendum.

Moldovans will receive warning messages on the phone, in emergencies and natural calamities

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova will receive warning messages, in emergency situations and natural calamities, through mobile phones. A project to this effect was voted by members of the Cabinet of Ministers on October 9.

Constantin Borosan: The Republic of Moldova has enough gas stocks for 20 days of winter consumption

The Republic of Moldova has sufficient gas stocks to react and intervene in case of an emergency. The statement was made by the state secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Constantin Borosan, in the “Buna dimineata” show on Moldova 1 TV.

Vitalie Micov, nominated for the position of Chief of the General Staff of the National Army

During the Government meeting, Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi proposed Vitalie Micov to the position of Chief of the General Staff of the National Army. His candidacy is to be approved by the president Maia Sandu.

LIVE // Government in session: 11 million lei to restore the infrastructure affected by the weather and to improve healthcare services

The Government of the Republic of Moldova will discuss in today's meeting, October 9, the allocation of over 11 million lei from the intervention fund for repairs in educational institutions, placement centers and for the reconstruction of roads affected by this year's extreme weather conditions. Other important measures are also on the agenda, such as the revision of the kindergarten funding methodology and the launch of a new Information System for Transplants.

Russia on mission to cause mayhem in UK and Europe, MI5

Russian intelligence has set itself the goal of sowing "chaos on British and European streets," said the head of the British counterintelligence service MI5, Ken McCallum, speaking at a meeting of the counter-terrorism operations center in London on Tuesday, October 8, writes DW.

LIVE // Electoral debates for the presidential elections, on Radio Moldova

Radio Moldova starts the series of electoral debates for the position of president of the Republic of Moldova. Alexandr Stoianoglo, Maia Sandu and Renato Usatîi were invited to the October 8 edition. In the studio came Adrian Albu, the representative of the PSRM candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo and Renato Usatîi, the candidate of Our Party. The debate is moderated by journalist Veronica Mungiu.

Fruits from the Republic of Moldova gain new markets, despite a difficult agricultural season

The drought, the lack of irrigation and anti-hail systems were the biggest challenges that fruit producers in the Republic of Moldova faced this year. Thus, in the north of the country, the apple harvest decreased by 30 percent, say local farmers. Despite this fact, Moldovan fruits are appreciated for their quality and are more present on the shelves of the European Union, and, more recently, in Saudi Arabia.

Angelica Caraman: Report on the possible involvement of over 130 thousand people in bribing voters did not reach the CEC

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) says that for now it has not received from the law enforcement officers any materials from the criminal investigation regarding the possible involvement of more than 130 thousand people in the illegal financing and bribing of voters on the eve of the October 20 polls. After receiving the documents, the electoral authority will examine the evidentiary arguments, said the president of the CEC, Angelica Caraman, on the "Spațiul Public" show on Radio Moldova.

Moldovan farmers can participate in the largest exhibition of agricultural machinery in China

Farmers from the Republic of Moldova are invited, between October 26-28, in China, to the largest exhibition of agricultural machinery in Asia, which takes place in Changsha. The President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), Boris Focșa, pointed out that, currently, about 15 companies have registered, and participation in these events will lead to better interaction and collaboration between local and foreign entrepreneurs.