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French election second round turnout nearly 60% at 5 pm

Voting has begun in France in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally - or produce a hung parliament and potentially months of political deadlock, Euronews reports.

The first round of voting on June 30th saw the largest gains ever for the National Rally.

By 5 pm on Sunday, turnout was 59.7%, according to France's interior ministry.

The result of Sunday’s vote will ultimately determine which party controls the National Assembly and who will be prime minister.

If support for Macron’s weak centrist majority continues to erode, he will be forced to share power with parties opposed to most of his pro-business, pro-European Union policies.

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Universities from the Republic of Moldova promoted in India. Dan Perciun: Each international student contributes €10,000 annually to the country's economy.
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Universities from the Republic of Moldova promoted in India. Dan Perciun: Each international student contributes €10,000 annually to the country's economy.

International students who choose to study in the Republic of Moldova contribute approximately €10,000 each year to the country's economy through tuition fees, accommodation, food, and other services, according to Dan Perciun, the Minister of Education and Research. He noted that these funds support job creation and investment in universities, thereby improving conditions for all students.

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.

Ukraine imports electricity from five countries, including the Republic of Moldova, on Sunday
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Ukraine imports electricity from five countries, including the Republic of Moldova, on Sunday

Ukraine is importing electricity from five countries, including Moldova, as of Sunday. The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine announced that the total volume of electricity imports reached 8,500 MWh, with a capacity of 711 MW.