Number of COVID-19 cases has decreased in Chisinau: Department of the Municipal Clinical Hospital of Phthisiopneumology, closed

The COVID-19 section of the Municipal Clinical Hospital of Pneumology in Chisinau is suspending its activity. This is because the number of COVID-19 cases has decreased, announced the deputy head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, Vladimir Bolocan, at the Chisinau City Hall meeting.

Zelenski arrived in the US and visited a shell factory in Pennsylvania

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the US, where he will attend a meeting of the UN General Assembly and will present the Ukrainian "victory plan" to President Joe Biden.

Mihai Popșoi, at the UN General Assembly: There must be cooperation and solidarity between states to solve global problems

There must be cooperation and solidarity between states to solve the multiple problems facing the international community. The statement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi during the Summit of the Future, held in New York. The Moldovan official emphasized the importance of digitization, but also the involvement of young people, both at the national and international levels.

A man from Chisinau, detained for sexually exploiting a 12-year-old girl and other teenage girls

A man was detained on suspicion of sexually exploiting a 12-year-old girl and other teenage girls. According to the Police, some of the girls received drugs from him before intercourse.

General Prosecutor: One of the cases of illegal financing of political parties, almost completed

The investigations regarding the illegal financing of some political parties continue, and one of the criminal cases, with 56 defendants, is almost completed, General Prosecutor Ion Munteanu said on TV8. Also, the prosecutors will examine another file involving over 80 defendants. Ion Munteanu pointed that along with the evolution of the criminal proceedings, the way in which the money is brought into the country also evolved.

Antonio Tajani: Italy is preparing to send a new anti-missile system to Ukraine

Italy is preparing to send another anti-missile system to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said, but he stressed the need for Western allies to avoid going to war with Russia. The official added that "defending Ukraine does not mean bringing about a world war."

Five participants scored ten in the Great National Dictation

Five participants in the Great National Dictation scored 10, and over 120 got "9", the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research announced in a press release. They received diplomas and awards in a festive ceremony.

Alexandr Stoianoglo launches the election campaign for the position of president of the country

The former general prosecutor Alexandr Stoianoglo has officially launched the electoral campaign for the position of president of the Republic of Moldova. His candidacy was designated and is supported by the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM).

EU will offer Kiev a loan of up to 35 billion euros

Update: 13:25 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sept. 20 announced a loan of up to 35 billion euros ($39 billion) to Ukraine as part of a $50-billion pledge by the G7, reports The Kyiv Independent.

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, concerned about foreign interference in the elections in the Republic of Moldova

Disinformation supported by the Kremlin, illegal financing and alleged vote-buying represent serious threats to the free and fair conduct of elections in the Republic of Moldova, reads a press release from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The finding was made after a delegation of APCE visited our country between September 17 and 18 and had meetings with several officials from Chisinau, as well as with representatives of the Central Electoral Commission.

LIVE // Parliament meets in session

Deputies meet in a new plenary session. According to the agenda approved by the Standing Bureau, the Parliament is to ratify an agreement that provides for Canada to offer a loan to the Republic of Moldova in the amount of 120 million Canadian dollars, the equivalent of over one and a half billion lei. The money will be used to strengthen the resilience of households, including refugees, but also to support climate resilience and the transition to green energy. On the agenda is also a project to adjust the national regulatory framework with the provisions of the European Union legislation regarding contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services. At today's meeting, the appointment of some members of the Superior Council of Magistracy is also planned. These are Sergiu Băieșu and Tatiana Tabuncic.

Igor Grosu: "Chisinau will not reject the new Russian ambassador"

The Chisinau authorities have no reason not to accredit the new ambassador of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, told TV8. According to the official, the rejection of Ozerov's candidacy would serve as a basis for Moscow to victimize itself and accuse Chisinau of acting against the Russian Federation. The clarifications were made in the context in which Oleg Ozerov made controversial statements during his career and allegedly had links with the Wagner paramilitary group.