Moldova faces heatwave with high fire risk and fluctuating rivers

The Republic of Moldova continues to face a heatwave. Meteorologists have issued Yellow and Orange Code warnings for the entire country.

Modi's Kiev visit: Strengthening India-Ukraine ties amid conflict

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will embark on an official visit to Kiev on Friday to bolster bilateral relations between India and Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Putin addresses security issues amid Ukraine’s Kursk gains

President Vladimir Putin has issued a statement regarding the Russian region where Ukraine has taken over more than 1,000 square kilometres of territory: “Do not blame me,” reports Politico.

Ukrainian forces target fuel-laden ferry at Russian port

Ukrainian armed forces reportedly struck a fuel-laden ferry at the "Caucasus" port in southern Russia.

Moldova reports second West Nile virus case; mosquito prevention tips

A 49-year-old man who returned from Italy at the end of July has been diagnosed with West Nile virus (WNV), according to the Ministry of Health.

Ukraine escalates drone attacks on Moscow and key Russian regions

Russia and Ukraine carried out significant attacks again last night. While Ukraine launched a massive wave of drones on Moscow and other regions in Russia, including Kursk, Russia responded by bombing critical infrastructure in southern and eastern Ukraine.

Stay cool: Moldova issues yellow heat alert for August 22-23

The State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a yellow heat warning for the central and southern regions of the Republic of Moldova, effective from August 22 to 23.

Blue Supermoon to light up Moldova skies on August 19, 2024

A rare and spectacular astronomical phenomenon will soon be visible in the skies over the Republic of Moldova. On August 19, 2024, residents of the country will have the opportunity to witness the "Blue Supermoon," the brightest full moon of the year.

CEC sets funding limits for Moldova’s 2024 elections

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) today approved the financial ceiling for the electoral campaigns of candidates in the 20 October 2024 presidential elections and participants in the republican constitutional referendum.

Germany advances probe into Nord Stream pipeline sabotage

Germany is taking a step toward clarifying the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, which occurred nearly two years ago.

A woman from the Republic of Moldova dies in the wildfires in Greece

The Greek authorities have confirmed through the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Moldova in Athens that a person from the Republic of Moldova died in the wildfires that affected the Athens region on August 13, 2024. The victim, a 65-year-old woman, was found dead in a factory in Patima Halandri, a suburb in the north-east of Athens, which was badly affected by fires, writes the Greek media.

Romania defuses a stray mine on the Black Sea shore

Romanian Navy carried out on Tuesday a controlled explosion of a mine that had drifted to its Black Sea shore, announced the Ministry of National Defense in Bucharest. We remind that Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey have a joint task force to defuse stray mines, which started floating in the Black Sea after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.