MEC advises cancelling outdoor training due to heatwave
In light of meteorological warnings about excessive temperatures, the Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) recommends that sports communities cancel outdoor training sessions between 11:00 and 17:00.
Rodica Mazur
Germany’s aid reduction: Scholz’s Chișinău visit and NATO impact
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will arrive today in Chișinău, invited by President Maia Sandu, in a symbolic demonstration of solidarity from the most powerful EU member state towards the Republic of Moldova.
Metropolitan of Moldova denies links to Ilan Șor-funded pilgrimages
Victoria Colesnic reviews the main headlines, including the Metropolitan of Moldova's reaction to pilgrimages funded by fugitive Ilan Șor and the contentious 2018 decision granting a 25-year concession of state train and bus stations to a private company, which was marred by procedural violations and a lack of transparency.
Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Moscow
Ukraine is reported to have launched one of the largest drone attacks on the Russian capital, Moscow, on Wednesday, 21 August, according to the city’s mayor.
Ecaterina Arvintii
Moldova and Sweden sign key defence cooperation agreement
The Republic of Moldova and Sweden have signed a defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening institutional dialogue, including in the areas of training and expertise, according to the relevant ministry.
Moldova’s Railway faces salary crisis amid financial struggles
The government and administration of Moldova's Railway are actively seeking solutions to ensure that CFM employees receive their salaries on time.
Promo-LEX raises concerns over unexpected voter increase
The number of voters has increased by nearly 15,000 compared to the previous presidential election in 2020.
Olga Mînzat
Proletarsk fire: 11 tanks destroyed, state of emergency declared
The fuel depot in Proletarsk, near the city of Rostov in Russia, has been burning for the third consecutive day, following a Ukrainian drone attack on Sunday.
NBS clarifies census payments and contract adjustments
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of Moldova has provided clarifications following public reports that enumerators involved in the Population and Housing Census (PHC) had not received their salaries.
Verkhovna Rada passes law banning Russian Orthodox Church
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a law that bans the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine and issues an ultimatum to religious organisations affiliated with the Russian Federation.
Humanitarian aid in Moldova: Major donors and impact revealed
In the first half of 2024, the Republic of Moldova received humanitarian aid totaling approximately 300 million lei from 25 countries. The largest donations came from Germany, Romania, and Spain.
Bulgaria officially adopts euro: Law passed
Bulgaria has officially enacted legislation paving the way for the adoption of the euro. The law, approved by the 50th National Assembly on August 7, 2024, will be published in the Official Gazette following presidential ratification.
