The Israelis have started stocking up on food

In recent weeks, the situation in the Middle East has become tense, and several countries, including the Republic of Moldova, have issued travel alerts to Israel and Lebanon. Thus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from Chisinau recommended citizens refrain from travelling to the State of Israel and the Middle East region, in the context of the current security situation and the increased risk of escalation.

Searches at the municipal dermatovenerologic dispensary in Chisinau: Two nurses, investigated by CNA for corruption

Two nurses from the Medical Control Section of the Municipal Dermatovenerelogic Dispensary in Chisinau are being investigated by the CNA for acts of corruption. According to the National Anticorruption Center (CNA), the two would have systematically extorted financial means for the completion of personal medical records without the physical presence of the person during the mandatory medical examination or the formal examination of the patient.

Cec sets funding limits for Moldova’s 2024 elections

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) today approved the financial ceiling for the electoral campaigns of candidates in the 20 October 2024 presidential elections and participants in the republican constitutional referendum.

Farewell to Anatol Latîsev! The folk singer’s funerals today

The funeral procession of the folk singer Anatol Latisev is heading to the Central Cemetery on Armeneasca Str, where the artist's funeral will take place.

Attack in Kursk region: At least five people died and more than 20 were injured

Fighting continues in the Kursk region, in southwestern Russia, the BBC reports. At least five people were killed and more than 20 were injured, Russian media reported.

Perinatal Center in Ungheni receives modern equipment worth 4 million lei

The Perinatal Center within the Ungheni District Hospital was recently equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, worth over 4 million lei. The new medical equipment was purchased and was donated by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support of Great Britain. This donation is part of a wider humanitarian response to improve sexual and reproductive health for refugees and the local population.

Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the October 7 attack, is the new leader of Hamas

Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as the new head of its political bureau, elevating the hardline militant to the group’s leadership after the assassination in Tehran of its previous political leader. Sinwar’s appointment was announced in a brief statement by Hamas on Tuesday that was aired on pro-Hamas Iranian state media channels, reports The Guardian.

Over 150 tons of dangerous chemicals, evacuated from the Transnistrian region

154 tons of dangerous chemicals were evacuated from the Transnistrian region. They were collected from several electrical substations and a factory that, after the invasion of Ukraine, continued to deliver goods to Russia, although it was forbidden to do so. The substances were transported to Germany and will be incinerated.

Employee of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Russia, declared persona non grata. MFA reacts

An employee of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Moscow was declared persona non grata on the territory of the Russian Federation. The note of protest was sent to the ambassador of our country in Moscow, Lilian Darii, who was summoned on August 6 to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

Drone attack in northern Israel: At least six people were hospitalized

Hezbollah attacked with drones in northern Israel and injured six people, reports The Times of Israel.

Tensions in the Middle East: Missile attack on a US base in Iraq

At least five US personnel were wounded in an attack on a military base in Iraq, US officials told Reuters, as the Middle East braced for possible further attacks by Iran and its allies following the killing last week of some top members of the militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah, informs Reuters.

Conductor Cristian Spătaru, appointed artistic director at the "Maria Bieșu" National Opera and Ballet Theatre

Conductor and composer Cristian Spătaru was appointed artistic director and permanent conductor of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre (TNOB) "Maria Bieșu".