A new military base near Chisinau. Anatolie Nosatyi estimates that construction could take up to five years

A modern military base is to be built near Chisinau. The announcement was made by Moldova's Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatyi during an online broadcast. According to the minister, the military unit will provide employees of the National Army with modern conditions for studies and training and will be used for storing military equipment.

Ministry of Defence, after several citizens complained that they received call-up orders to military centres by SMS: "Another fake!"

The Ministry of Defence comes with clarifications, after several citizens have complained that they received call-up orders to the Territorial Military Centre Straseni via text messages. The institution gives assurances that it did not send such messages and claims that it is either an international disinformation campaign or a "tasteless" joke.

Reactions in Chisinau after President Maia Sandu convened the European Moldova National Assembly

Several political parties have announced that they will participate in the European Moldova National Assembly, convened by Maia Sandu for 21 May. Some will come to support our country's European path, but others plan to come out in the Grand National Assembly Square (PMAN) to say they do not support the president.

CSE partially repealed restrictive measures in the field of justice

The Commission for Exceptional Situations (CSE) has partially repealed restrictive measures in the field of justice. Thus, according to the CSE's decision of 10 April, the seven Supreme Court judges who had previously submitted requests for resignation, the legal effects of which had been suspended by a provision of the Commission for Exceptional Situations, will cease their activity as judges of the court.

LIVE // President Maia Sandu's address to all citizens of the country: I announce that I have launched the initiative to convene the "European Moldova" National Assembly

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, has launched the initiative to convene the European Moldova National Assembly in Chisinau on 21 May.

Hristo Botev's monument is renovated in the capital

Renovation of the monument to Bulgarian poet, revolutionary and national hero Hristo Botev is underway in Chisinau, the Academic Society of Bulgarian Studies in Moldova said Monday. As part of the restoration process, the landscaping of the area around the monument is also planned, BTA reported, quoted by MOLDPRES.

Shortage of vets: The 67 villages of Soroca district are served by four veterinarians

The lack of veterinarians in the country's localities is a long-standing problem, and because of the lack of specialists, people risk losing their animals from their households. The authorities recognise that this is a big challenge, and one solution to fill the vacancies would be to provide facilities for young specialists or attract students.

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, will make an address today to all citizens of the country

Moldovan President Maia Sandu will make an address to all citizens of the country today at 7 p.m., the Presidency informs.

Passion Week has begun

Orthodox Christians enter today, April 10, into the Passion Week, the strictest of the Lenten period. During this period, parishioners keep a strict fast, may receive Holy Communion several times, thus preparing spiritually for Easter. During this week, services are held every day, each day signifying a new step taken by the Savior on his way to crucifixion and Resurrection, IPN reports.

More than 30 people were refused entry to the territory of the Republic of Moldova in the last 24 hours

Over 30,700 people entered the territory of the Republic of Moldova in the last 24 hours, the Border Police informs. The source states that the total number of crossings recorded at the country's borders is about 50 thousand. Moreover, 33 people were refused entry to the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

Palm Sunday: Orthodox Christians celebrate the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem

The Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday today. Palm Sunday is one of the Twelve Great Feasts of the liturgical year. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. On this day, those who fast are allowed to eat fish and to drink wine.

Tragic case in Hîncești district: A baby died after he fell out of the car with his mother

A 9-month-old baby has died after he had fallen with his mother from the car driven by his father. The latter fled from the scene, informs the Police. The law enforcement officers found that both parents were in a state of advanced intoxication.