The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Israel operates on alert and offers only emergency consular services

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Israel operates in an alert mode, only emergency consular services are provided, such as issuing travel documents, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MAEIE). To date, the Embassy has received 65 requests for information regarding the situation in the country and commercial flights.

CEC: Electoral candidates must suspend their activity during the electoral campaign

Electoral contestants who fall under the provisions of art. 16 para. (3) of the Electoral Code must suspend their activity from the position they hold, from the moment the electoral campaign begins, informs the Central Electoral Commission.

US moves warships closer to Israel after Hamas attack

The US says it is moving an aircraft carrier, ships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and will also give Israel additional equipment and ammunition, BBC reports.

U.S. citizens among dozens of hostages held in Gaza

Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer told CNN on Sunday that there are "dozens" of hostages being held in Gaza, including several American citizens. Dermer declined to estimate the number of Americans being held.

Moldova's embassy in Israel on high alert after security situation deteriorates

Moldova's embassy in Israel has been placed on high alert following the deterioration of the security situation in the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MAEIE) said in a statement.

Israel launches airstrikes against Hamas in response to Gaza rocket attacks

Israel launched airstrikes against the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, in response to a series of rocket attacks by the group, the Associated Press reported.

Yellow wind warning issued for Moldova

The State Hydrometeorological Service of Moldova has issued a yellow warning for wind intensifications, valid on Sunday, from 12:00 noon to midnight, throughout the country.

Secretary of State of North Carolina Elaine Marshall visits Chisinau

Elaine Marshall, Secretary of State of North Carolina, is visiting Chisinau, Moldova, for a week-long visit, the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau announced on Sunday.

Gaza death toll rises above 230 as Israel continues airstrikes

More than 230 people have been killed and another 1,000 people have been injured in the Gaza Strip since Saturday, according to CNN. The Israeli military has continued to carry out airstrikes on the region, despite international calls for a ceasefire.

Thousands dead and injured in Afghanistan earthquake

Update: Afghan officials have said that over 2,000 people have died in the western part of the country following Saturday's earthquake, BBC reports.

Russian attack on shop in eastern Ukraine kills 48

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at least 48 people were killed in a Russian artillery strike that hit a shop near the eastern city of Kupiansk on Thursday, CNN reports.

The law on the amendment of the Electoral Code was promulgated. Maia Sandu signed the decree

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, signed the decree on the promulgation of the law on the amendment of the Electoral Code. We remind you that, on Wednesday, the Parliament voted in two readings the amendments to the Electoral Code that reconcile the normative framework with the considerations of the Constitutional Court.