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Major fire at oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk port

A major fire broke out at an oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk port on Monday, according to The Guardian. The terminal, which is Russia's main oil export hub in the region, has a capacity of 119,000 cubic metres and a throughput of 5 million tonnes a year.

The fire spread over an area of 1,300 square metres, while firefighters have been fighting the flames for a few hours yet. There were no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

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State of economic emergency in the transnistrian region extended until February 8
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State of economic emergency in the transnistrian region extended until February 8

The so-called Supreme Soviet of the transnistrian region decided to extend the state of economic emergency until February 8, 2025, in response to the challenges generated by the energy crisis and economic difficulties in the territory.

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Former rector of the State University of Moldova Gheorghe Ciocanu dies
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Former rector of the State University of Moldova Gheorghe Ciocanu dies

Professor Gheorghe Ciocanu, a distinguished figure in education and research in the Republic of Moldova, passed away, as announced by the State University of Moldova (USM). He served as the Rector of USM from 2007 to 2020 and he dedicated his entire career to advancing higher education and promoting academic excellence.

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How are schools saving on electricity and heating? Students wear thick clothing during lessons
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How are schools saving on electricity and heating? Students wear thick clothing during lessons

The Ministry of Education has implemented several measures for educational institutions in response to the energy crisis. These measures include lowering classroom temperatures, turning off lights when not in use, and optimizing resource usage in unused spaces. Upon returning from winter break, many students found their classrooms cold and had to dress warmly for lessons.