Moldova considers tax monopoly on scrap metal market

The Ministry of Economy and Digitization is considering the introduction of a tax monopoly on the scrap metal market. The move is aimed at targeting entrepreneurs who are active in the sector but are not taxpayers.

CSP elections postponed due to extraordinary integrity assessments

Participants at the General Assembly of Prosecutors voted to elect the new members of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) at the next meeting, to be announced by the CSP.

Ragweed season brings nightmare for allergy sufferers

People allergic to ragweed are having a difficult time this season, as the wind-borne pollen can travel up to 200 kilometres. Doctors are urging people to seek medical attention at the first signs of allergy.

Russia strikes NATO border city, explosions heard in Ismail (digi24.ro)

Russian forces struck the Ukrainian port city of Ismail, just 20 kilometres from the Romanian border, on Tuesday, causing explosions and destroying several grain warehouses, according to local media reports.

General Assembly of Prosecutors meets today despite attempts to annul it

The General Assembly of Prosecutors is meeting today after a break of almost three years, despite attempts by some prosecutors who have not passed pre-vetting to have it annulled. The Supreme Court of Justice (SJC) decided to re-evaluate 21 candidates who failed the test. The SCJ's decisions have been criticised by representatives of the government.

25 candidates apply for SCJ judges competition, acting Prosecutor General included

The Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM) has published the list of candidates who have submitted applications to participate in the competition for the replacement of judges at the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ). The list includes 25 persons, including the acting Prosecutor General Ion Munteanu.

Drone attack in Moscow: Building under construction damaged, no casualties reported (Hotnews.ro)

Russian air defence shot down two drones in Moscow and the region targeted in a sixth consecutive day of attacks, the capital's mayor said Wednesday morning.

Italian NGO donates ultrasound machines to Moldovan hospitals

Thirteen hospitals in Moldova have received high-performance ultrasound machines donated by an Italian non-governmental organisation. The machines will help to carry out faster and higher quality medical investigations.

Moldova's aviation industry hit harder than global average

A study by the Institute for European Policy and Reform (IPRE) shows that the aviation industry in Moldova was hit harder than the global average during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Japanese government says treated Fukushima water meets international safety standards

Japan has announced on Tuesday that it will begin dumping more than a million tonnes of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. The decision has been met with criticism from neighbouring countries, but the Japanese government says the water meets international safety standards.

Air Moldova restructuring continues, flights suspended until September 14

Air Moldova has announced that it will suspend all flights until September 14, 2023, inclusive. The airline said that passengers who purchased their tickets online on the company's website will receive a refund upon request. Those who purchased their tickets through agencies will be able to receive the refund in cash or by card once the airline resumes commercial and operational activity.

Greece to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets

Greece has offered to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets, which Denmark and the Netherlands have promised to supply to Kiev. The announcement was made during a meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Athens on August 21.