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At least 11 killed and 8 missing after heavy rains trigger landslides in Nepal

At least 11 people died in the last 36 hours in Nepal after heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods in the Himalayan country, Independent reports.

Heavy monsoon rainfall has prompted several flash floods and landslides in recent days, killing dozens of people and blocking key highways and roads.

Officials say apart from the 11 confirmed killed, eight pople were missing, who were either washed away in floods or buried in landslides.

Till now, a total of 55 incidents of flooding have been recorded in Nepal in less than a month, officials said.

At least 50 people across Nepal have died in landslides, floods and lightning strikes since mid-June when annual monsoon rains started.

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Moldovan winemakers won 90 medals at the “Vinul Moldovei” national contest
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Moldovan winemakers won 90 medals at the “Vinul Moldovei” national contest

Moldovan winemakers won a total of 90 medals at the third edition of the national contest “Vinul Moldovei” (‘Wine of Moldova’) held on November 21 and 22 in Chisinau. Among the awarded wines, 8 received the Grand Gold Medal, 73 wines were awarded Gold Medals, and 9 received Silver Medals.

Union of Fine Artists of the Republic of Moldova designates the winners of the national contemporary art salon
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Union of Fine Artists of the Republic of Moldova designates the winners of the national contemporary art salon

The Union of Fine Artists of the Republic of Moldova has announced the winners of the National Contemporary Art Salon, the final exhibition-competition of 2024. Organized by the Union of Plastic Artists of the Republic of Moldova, this event highlights the engagement of artists in the creative process and their desire to enhance the world through art.

Correspondence from Bucharest: Romania elects its president – Vote of the Diaspora is important
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Correspondence from Bucharest: Romania elects its president – Vote of the Diaspora is important

Romanians face a challenging task today, as 14 candidates are competing for the presidency at Cotroceni Palace. This count is effectively 13, considering the recent withdrawal of Ludovic Orban, who will still appear on the ballot papers. Polls show that the top five candidates have a chance of advancing to the second round, which will take place in two weeks. Additionally, parliamentary elections are scheduled for the following week.