State of emergency in the Russian Kursk region, as Ukraine incursion continues

Russian authorities have declared a state of emergency in the Kursk region amid the border attack by Ukrainian troops in the biggest incursion into Russian territory since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. According to Russian officials, at least 5 civilians have been killed and 31 injured. President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of launching a major provocation and indiscriminately bombing civilian targets.

Registration for the 2nd edition of the Great National Dictation was launched

Registration for the 2nd edition of the Great National Dictation, which will take place on August 31, when the Romanian Language Day is marked, was launched. This year, 1,500 people are expected, by three times more compared to the previous edition, said the Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun. Thus, 750 desks will be placed for the participants in the Great National Assembly Square.

Road traffic suspended on Decebal Boulevard in Chisinau

Road traffic on Decebal boulevard in Chisinau, the section between Nicolae Titulescu and Nicolae Zelinski streets, will be suspended starting today. According to the Chisinau City Hall, repair works will be carried out on this boulevard.

Tragic case on the banks of the Nistru. A man from Soroca died

A tragic case happened on Wednesday evening in Soroca district. A man was found drowned in the waters of the Nistru River. The incident was reported at 19:50 when a patrol of the Soroca Border Service observed a person on the bank of the river, who stated that he had just called the emergency number 112.

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine will sign an agreement for the Espoo Convention implementation

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are preparing to sign an important agreement that will mark the start of negotiations for the implementation of the Espoo Convention, which focuses on environmental impact assessment in a cross-border context. A draft law in this regard was voted at the Government meeting on August 7.

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.