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Moldovans evacuated from Lebanon arrived in Chisinau

Eleven citizens of the Republic of Moldova arrived safely in Chisinau after they were evacuated from Lebanon, in the context of the conflict escalation in the Middle East.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, announced yesterday that eleven citizens of the Republic of Moldova, among them mothers with children, were evacuated from Lebanon to Poland. He stated that there are still four citizens of the Republic of Moldova in Lebanon who requested help. They will be evacuated "in the next few days". We remind you that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began a limited ground operation in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, in the context of the conflict with the militant group Hezbollah, supported by Iran. According to an official statement released by the IDF on social media, the attacks targeted "terrorist targets and infrastructure" in border areas with Israel, based on accurate information about Hezbollah locations.

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Record achievement for the Republic of Moldova: Grape exports to the EU double this year
Economic

Record achievement for the Republic of Moldova: Grape exports to the EU double this year

In the first 10 months of 2024, the Republic of Moldova achieved a record level of table grape exports to the European Union, which doubled compared to the same period last year. According to Dumitru Alaiba, the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, the value of these exports reached 627 million lei, reflecting a 1.9-fold increase from the previous year.

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

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.

Presidential elections in Romania. Over 18 million Romanians are expected to vote on Sunday
International

Presidential elections in Romania. Over 18 million Romanians are expected to vote on Sunday

Over 18 million Romanians in the country are expected, on Sunday, November 24, 2024, to vote in the first round of the presidential elections, with 14 candidates on the ballot paper. The almost 19,000 polling stations on the territory of Romania opened at 7:00 and close at 21:00, with the possibility of extension until 23:59 for those in the headquarters or in line outside the polling station. Abroad, there are almost one million Romanians with the right to vote in this election, reports news.ro.