13 polling stations will be open for the new and partial local elections

In the nine localities, where new and partial local elections will take place on May 19, 13 polling stations will be opened. According to the Central Electoral Commission, the most polling stations, three in number, will be opened in the town of Cealîc, Taraclia district. At the same time, two polling stations will be opened in the localities of Tîrnova, Dondușeni district and Bucovăț, Strășeni district.

Netanyahu urges international community to 'stand united' against Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran threatens world peace and the international community must stand united to face the Islamic republic's aggression, AFP reports.

Ukrainian nuclear power plant 'dangerously close' to accident, says IAEA chief

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine is dangerously close to suffering an accident because of recent attacks on it, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency warned on Monday, April 15. Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for the attacks over the last week, but it is "impossible" at the moment to prove who is behind them, said International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi, Le Monde reports.

Lawmakers brawl as Georgian parliament considers 'foreign agent' bill

Georgian lawmakers came to blows in parliament on Monday as ruling party legislators looked set to advance a controversial bill on "foreign agents" that has been criticised by Western countries and sparked protests at home, Reuters reports.

A Moldovan died in the US after he was electrocuted by the police. MAE specifications

A 28-year-old Moldovan man died after he was electrocuted by the police following altercations in a gas station in South Carolina, USA. The information was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova. According to the institution, the American authorities are to issue the mortuary passport for the repatriation of the lifeless body of the young man.

PACE President calls on all European countries to triple their efforts "to enable Ukraine to repel the invader"

Ukraine needs external support and not just words, said the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Theodoros Rousopoulos. According to the official, the war-torn country needs ammunition, which will allow it to defend the most fundamental right of all, provided for in the European Convention on Human Rights - "people's right to life".

1,000 euros for expediting the procedure for importing cars from the EU. A man, caught in the act by the CNA

A resident of Chisinau was detained by CNA officers in a case of influence peddling. The man would have claimed that he has influence over officials from the Customs Service and that he can persuade them to speed up the process of importing used cars from the European Union.

Increasing number of cases of rotavirus registered in Chisinau. Parents, urged to vaccinate their children

17 cases of measles have been confirmed at a placement center for refugees in the municipality of Chisinau, announced the deputy head of the General Directorate of Medical Assistance, Vladimir Bolocan, at the operational meeting of Chisinau services. He also stated that there are also three sporadic cases of measles infection in the municipality.

Raids in Orhei: Illegally owned weapons and ammunition found at the homes of four people

Raids in Orhei in a case of illegal possession of weapons and ammunition. According to the General Police Inspectorate (IGP), the law enforcement officers raided four residences in the localities of Jora de Jos and Jora de Mijloc in Orhei district.

Middle East Travel Warning. Moldovans, urged to avoid traveling for security reasons

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends Moldovan citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Middle East, in connection with the insecurity situation generated by the war in Israel. At the same time, the institution recommends its compatriots to carefully follow the news and official information provided by the authorities, including the MFA and the diplomatic representation in Tel Aviv. These sources can provide updates on the situation in the area and possible additional security measures.

A Delegation of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova participates in the spring session of the PACE in Strasbourg. Navalny's death, on the agenda of the discussion

The Delegation of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova participates in the spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The meeting takes place between April 15-19, in Strasbourg. Several topics will be included on the agenda, including Kosovo's application for membership in the Council of Europe, the death of Alexei Navalny and the systematic persecution of protesters in the Russian Federation and Belarus.

US Ambassador to the UN: There is currently no direct military threat to the Republic of Moldova

The United States of America does not currently see any direct military threat to the Republic of Moldova. However, our country is at the forefront of Russia's efforts to diminish democracy globally and undermine democratic governments in an attempt to sow political disunity and chaos. The statements belong to the Deputy to the U.S. Representative to the UN, Ned Price, who gave an exclusive interview to Moldova 1 TV.