CEC prints 5.6 million ballot papers, in six languages, for polling stations in the Republic of Moldova

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) started printing more than 5.6 million ballot papers for the October 20 presidential election and constitutional republican referendum, which are to be distributed to polling stations in the country. For the first time, the ballot papers will be available not only in Romanian, but also in five languages of ethnic minorities: Russian, Ukrainian, Gagauz, Bulgarian and Romani.

Poultry meat from the Republic of Moldova reaches EU market

The first batches of fresh frozen poultry meat from the Republic of Moldova were exported to the European Union (EU) market, ANSA announces. Asked by "Teleradio Moldova", the director of the National Food Safety Agency, Radu Musteata, said that a truck with 20 thousand tons of poultry meat will be delivered to France.

EU imposes a new sanctions framework against Russia

The Council of the European Union has established a new sanctions framework targeting individuals and entities involved in destabilizing actions in favor of Russia, such as undermining electoral processes, cyber attacks and information manipulation. The new set of measures, also applicable in the Republic of Moldova, comes at a crucial moment, considering the proximity of the presidential elections and the October 20 referendum.

Approved by the Government: The population will receive warning messages on the phone, in emergencies and natural calamities

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova will receive warning messages, in emergencies and natural calamities, through mobile phones. A project to this effect was voted by members of the Cabinet of Ministers on October 9.

Constantin Borosan: The Republic of Moldova has enough gas stocks for 20 days of winter consumption

The Republic of Moldova has sufficient gas stocks to react and intervene in case of an emergency. The statement was made by the state secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Constantin Borosan, in the “Buna dimineata” show on Moldova 1 TV.

Vitalie Micov, nominated for the position of Chief of the General Staff of the National Army

During the Government meeting, Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi proposed Vitalie Micov to the position of Chief of the General Staff of the National Army. His candidacy is to be approved by the president Maia Sandu.

LIVE // Over 11 million lei for emergencies: Government is to approve funds for repairs

The Government of the Republic of Moldova will discuss in today's meeting, October 9, the allocation of over 11 million lei from the intervention fund for repairs in educational institutions, placement centers and for the reconstruction of roads affected by this year's extreme weather conditions. Other important measures are also on the agenda, such as the revision of the kindergarten funding methodology and the launch of a new Information System for Transplants.

Russia on mission to cause mayhem in UK and Europe, MI5

Russian intelligence has set itself the goal of sowing "chaos on British and European streets," said the head of the British counterintelligence service MI5, Ken McCallum, speaking at a meeting of the counter-terrorism operations center in London on Tuesday, October 8, writes DW.

A boy with a rare genetic disease, transported by helicopter to Iasi

A 7-year-old boy, suffering from a rare genetic disease, was airlifted from Chisinau to Iasi. The SMURD intervention happened at 12:45.

Angelica Caraman: Report on the possible involvement of over 130 thousand people in bribing voters did not reach the CEC

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) says that for now it has not received from the law enforcement officers any materials from the criminal investigation regarding the possible involvement of more than 130 thousand people in the illegal financing and bribing of voters on the eve of the October 20 polls. After receiving the documents, the electoral authority will examine the evidentiary arguments, said the president of the CEC, Angelica Caraman, on the "Spațiul Public" show on Radio Moldova.

Authorities' decision to reduce the number of polling stations in Russia could pose a dangerous precedent, warns Promo-LEX

The decision by the authorities to open only two polling stations in the Russian Federation, instead of five, as originally decided by the Central Election Commission (CEC), could set a dangerous precedent that future polititians could exploit. The statement was made by Nicolae Panfil, program director of the "Promo-LEX" Association, which monitors the October 20 elections, for Teleradio-Moldova.

Serious accident in Cahul: Rescuers intervened on the spot

A serious road accident occurred on the night of October 8, near Lebedenco, Cahul district. A vehicle skidded and crashed violently into a tree. Following the impact, the 43-year-old driver was trapped inside.