Moldova reports second West Nile virus case; mosquito prevention tips

A 49-year-old man who returned from Italy at the end of July has been diagnosed with West Nile virus (WNV), according to the Ministry of Health.

Moldova police receive major donation for enhanced capabilities

The Police of the Republic of Moldova has received a new donation as part of the project "Strengthening National Police Capacities in the Republic of Moldova," which is implemented by the International Organization for Migration and funded by the Embassy of Canada in Romania, Bulgaria, and Moldova.

Weather conditions and excess weight cause Raisi’s helicopter crash

The crash of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, which resulted in his death, was attributed to adverse weather conditions and the aircraft's inability to bear the weight it was transporting, Reuters reports.

Ukraine escalates drone attacks on Moscow and key Russian regions

Russia and Ukraine carried out significant attacks again last night. While Ukraine launched a massive wave of drones on Moscow and other regions in Russia, including Kursk, Russia responded by bombing critical infrastructure in southern and eastern Ukraine.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to Chișinău and the Metropolis of Moldova's pilgrimages to Moscow: Key highlights

The Republic of Moldova has remarkably managed to withstand all external destabilisation attempts, according to newsmaker.md, citing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s statement during his visit to Chișinău.

Macron's political crisis: Impeachment threat and left-wing rifts

France's Constitution does not include a procedure for "impeachment" to overturn and replace the president through Parliament.

Sunflower harvest down: Farmers face reduced yields this year

Sunflower producers in Moldova are anticipating a smaller harvest this year. They estimate that they will gather up to 1.2 tons of sunflower seeds. Similarly, agro meteorologists forecast the same volume.

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).

Kiev ratified Rome Statute; ICC prosecutes war crimes in Ukraine

The Verkhovna Rada in Kiev has voted to ratify the Rome Statute, the document foundational to the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to news agencies citing posts by Ukrainian parliamentarians.

Moldova implements stricter smoking restrictions and penalties

Stricter restrictions for smokers. The government has voted on a project concerning tobacco control. Consequently, smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, will be banned in all open public spaces.

Stay cool: Moldova issues yellow heat alert for August 22-23

The State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a yellow heat warning for the central and southern regions of the Republic of Moldova, effective from August 22 to 23.