Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office disagrees with judges' decision to free Vladimir Andronachi

The Head of the Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Veronica Dragalin, has responded to the release from house arrest of former MP Vladimir Andronachi on "personal guarantees" worth 22,000 lei, provided by two mayors from Cahul district, a religious leader, and a civilian. He is charged on several counts in the criminal cases - Bank Fraud and Metalferos. Current legislation does not allow the appeal of the decision in court.

Ukraine needs help with mine clearance. The country with the largest mined area on earth

Ukraine is the country with the largest mined area and not enough resources to clear the frontline. In an urgent appeal to allies, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said his soldiers were digging up as many as five mines per square metre laid by Russian troops in an attempt to limit Ukraine's counter-offensive. The official called for aid given by some nations, including Britain, to expand, reports The Guardian.

Moldova to receive $90 million grant from the World Bank

Moldova will receive a $90 million grant from the World Bank, one of the five international financial organisations that make up the World Bank Group. An agreement to this effect was ratified today at the Government meeting.

Diaspora entrepreneurs to meet at Moldova's 10th Diaspora Congress

230 people have registered to attend the Diaspora Congress in Moldova, which will take place in Chișinău on 18 and 19 August. The congress is organised by the State Chancellery's Diaspora Relations Office in cooperation with central public institutions and diaspora associations.

IGSU has completed the distribution of wood in the districts affected by the July weather

The Inspectorate General for Emergency Situations (IGSU) continues to manage the transportation of construction materials for the districts affected by the weather conditions at the end of July. So far, the entire quantity of wood allocated by the Government of the Republic of Moldova, 39.7 cubic metres, has been distributed in the districts of the country.

Niger coup leaders say they are willing to negotiate

The head of Niger's military junta, who has been in control of the country for more than two weeks, says he is "open" to resolving the crisis through diplomatic means, according to a delegation of Nigerian clerics who have travelled to Niamey to meet with the new military leadership, Digi24.ro reports.

Russian diplomats quit the Republic of Moldova following the authorities' decision to cut their numbers

This morning, a Russian plane landed at Chisinau International Airport. It is to transport Russian diplomats who have ended their work in Chisinau, after the government authorities decided to reduce the number of employees of the Russian Embassy in Moldova.

Odessa hit by Russian missiles

Russia attacked the Ukrainian port city of Odessa three times last night, using 15 attack drones and eight Kalibr sea-based missiles, according to Ukrinform. The missiles were shot down by Ukrainian air defences, but they still caused damage to a dormitory at a local educational institution, according to regional authorities.

The Ukrainian army intensifies its counteroffensive and takes positions in villages in Donetsk and Zaporizhia

Ukrainian troops are trying to break through Russian defensive lines on a section of the front in Donetsk, where Ukrainian soldiers have attacked in waves to take new positions towards the Sea of Azov, according to Ukrainian and Russian sources quoted by Reuters.

Moldova's education system needs more young teachers, says minister

About 30% of the teachers in Moldova's education system are retired, and this percentage is expected to increase in the coming years, Education and Research Minister Dan Perciun said in an interview with agora.md. The official said that attracting young specialists in education is a pressing need.

Maia Sandu: "Our country has a tourism potential that must be exploited"

Moldova will have quality roads, indispensable for the economic and tourist development of our country, said President Maia Sandu, who was on a visit to Slobozia Mare, Cahul district, where she participated in the Beleu Bio Fest.

Some 70 Ukrainian children born in Moldovan maternity hospitals since start of war

As the war in Ukraine continues, more and more refugees are fleeing to neighbouring countries. In the Republic of Moldova, about 70 Ukrainian children have been born in municipal maternity hospitals since the start of the war.