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Specialists from Bombteh neutralized the explosive from the drone detected near Etulia

Specialist teams from Bombteh managed to neutralize the explosive charge discovered near the town of Etulia, in Vulcănești district, where the fragments of a drone fell, the Police informed in a statement. It contained 50 kilograms of explosive substance.

"We remind that, from the moment these fragments were detected until the completion of the on-site investigation, the entire perimeter was secured and public safety was ensured," informs the IGP.

We remind you that on Sunday, February 11, in the area of the Moldovan-Ukrainian border, near the town of Etulia, Vulcănești district, fragments of a "Shahed" type drone were detected. Access to the region was restricted.

President Maia Sandu said that Russia's war against Ukraine is hitting the Republic of Moldova again. The head of state claims that this reminds us of the grim realities we face.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean and the Minister of Foreign Affairs likewise condemned Russia's unjustified attacks against Ukraine, which once again affected the Republic of Moldova. In a post on the X platform, the PM said that there are currently no risks for the localities in the state border area, and the investigation is ongoing.

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The state will grant citizens financial support of over 1.1 billion lei in this cold season
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The state will grant citizens financial support of over 1.1 billion lei in this cold season

The state will provide financial support of over 1.1 billion lei to citizens during the cold season. Low-income individuals will benefit from monetary energy compensation in the 2024–2025 cold season. The Parliament has adopted the draft law on the Energy Vulnerability Reduction Fund in its second reading, with the vote of 71 deputies. More than 1.1 billion lei will be allocated from the budget to implement these new measures.

New local elections in several villages in the Republic of Moldova
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New local elections in several villages in the Republic of Moldova

Citizens with the right to vote in seven localities in the country will elect their mayors on Sunday, November 17. According to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), new local elections will be organized in Căușeni city, Căușeni district, Iliciovca commune, Florești district, Boșcana commune, Criuleni district, Arionești village, Dondușeni district, Antonești commune, Cantemir district, Clocușna village, Ocnița district and Popeștii de Jos village, Drochia district.

120 schools in the country will receive funding from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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120 schools in the country will receive funding from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

A total of 120 schools in the country will receive funding from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Each school will receive $36,000 to enhance their facilities, which will be used to equip high-performance laboratories, upgrade IT systems or software, and provide teacher training. Educational institutions can access this funding through the "Improving the Quality of Education" Project, said Nadejda Velișco, the Secretary of State from the Ministry of Education, during a recent plenary session in Parliament.