107 countries, organizations confirm participation in Ukraine's peace summit, Presidential Office says

Some 107 states and international organizations have confirmed their participation in Ukraine's global peace summit, President Volodymyr Zelensky's spokesperson, Serhii Nykyforov, said on June 3 on national television, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Civilian dies in Russian attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv

Three people including a 12-year-old boy were killed in Russian attacks on eastern Ukraine, where Russian forces have claimed steady advances in recent weeks, local authorities said on Monday, AFP reports.

SHS issues yellow code of atmospheric instability

The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has issued a yellow Code of atmospheric instability. The weather warning is in effect from 9:00 PM on Monday until 5:00 AM on Tuesday. Meteorologists warn that, during this period, heavy showers and wind are expected.

Traian Băsescu could restore his citizenship of the Republic of Moldova

Members and sympathizers of the People's Movement Party of the Republic of Moldova (PMP) signed a petition addressed to Maia Sandu for restoring Traian Băsescu's Moldovan citizenship. The chief of staff of President Sandu, Adrian Bălutel, told Moldova 1 TV that an official request to the presidential administration is necessary. Traian Băsescu obtained the citizenship of the Republic of Moldova by the decree of the Moldovan president Nicolae Timofti, in 2016, but, a year later, it was withdrawn from him by Igor Dodon, who had won the presidential elections.

Chisinau: Measles outbreak in a family with five children

An outbreak of measles was registered in a family with five children in Chisinau. This was announced at today's meeting of the City Hall, by the deputy head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, Vladimir Bolocan, who informed that at the moment their state of health is stable.

Strong earthquake hits central Japan

A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake on Monday shook the area of central Japan that was hit by a devastating jolt in January, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, but there was no threat of a tsunami, AFP reports.

Secondary school graduation exams for the 2024 exam session start

The secondary school graduation exams for the 2023-2024 academic year start today. In all, students from all educational institutions will have to take four exams. Thus, the first test is for the Romanian language and literature for non-native speakers, followed by the mathematics tests on June 6, the language of instruction - on June 10, and the last exam will take place on June 13 for Romanian and world history.

Lightning strike injures 18 in northern Czech Republic

Eighteen people were injured after lightning struck a castle park in northern Czech Republic on Sunday, according to police, Xinhua agency reports.

Maldives to ban Israelis from entering country amid war in Gaza

The Maldives has announced it will ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country amid its war on Hamas in Gaza, CNN reports.

Maia Sandu calls on Moldovans to participate in the European Parliament elections and vote for the parties that support the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, urges Moldovans with European citizenship to participate in the European Parliament elections, which will take place between June 6-9. The head of state claims that the vote of Moldovan citizens for a European Parliament that supports the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union "is important for the whole country".

Ukraine’s largest hydroelectric dam in critical condition after Russian strikes

Ukraine’s largest hydroelectric dam, the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), is in “critical condition” after it was hit in a Russian strike on Ukraine’s key energy facilities, authorities say, CNN reports.

Ten farmers from the Republic of Moldova on a visit to Germany and Austria

A delegation from the Republic of Moldova, led by ten farmers, is making a study visit to Germany and Austria to explore the models of the Agricultural Chambers.