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.

Technical works on the Stânca-Costești dam. Border Police warns travelers to choose other crossing points

The border authorities warn travelers that on Tuesday, October 8, technical works are planned on the Stânca - Costești dam between 09:00 and 14:00.

Ukraine officially announces that it will not extend the agreement on the Russian gas transit. Parlicov: "Republic of Moldova, ready for any scenario"

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmihal officially announced on October 7 that Ukraine will not extend the Russian gas transit contract, after its expiration on January 1, 2025. While on an official visit to Kyiv, the Minister of Energy from Chisinau, Victor Parlicov, said that the Republic of Moldova is ready to face any scenario. Neither the right bank of the Nistru, nor the left bank, will run out of natural gas, the official said.

Seven minors, illegally involved in campaigning in Comrat

The Police of the Republic of Moldova discovered a case of involvement of minors in illegal electoral activities in Comrat. Authorities warn parents not to allow children to participate in such activities. According to law enforcement officers, this poses risks to the safety of minors and contravenes national law, violating children's rights.

Government rejects rumors regarding the opening of a center for asylum seekers targeted in deportation proceedings

The government warns that the information according to which centres would be opened in the Republic of Moldova for asylum seekers rejected and targeted in expulsion procedures is fake. The spokesperson of the Executive, Daniel Vodă, said that such proposals "are not discussed and are not accepted".

Poll: Who are the favorites in the presidential race?

Maia Sandu continues to be the favourite of the Moldovans in the race for the president of the country. The latest poll presented by the "WatchDog" Community shows that, if presidential elections were held next Sunday, 36.1% of citizens would vote for the current president, supported by the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) for a new mandate. In the preferences of the respondents, Maia Sandu is followed by the former general prosecutor Alexandr Stoianoglo, supported by the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), the former mayor of Bălți Renato Usatîi, who is running on behalf of Our Party and the ex-bashcan of Gagauzia, Irina Vlah, who is running independently.

Ursula von der Leyen is coming to Chisinau this week

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will visit the Republic of Moldova on Thursday, October 10. According to journalists from Brussels, the President of the Commission could announce a new financing instrument for our country.

Searches in Jora de Jos in a case of illegal party financing. One person, detained

A person was detained by the CNA and prosecutors, following searches carried out in village Jora de Jos, Orhei district. The actions relate to a file of illegal financing of a political formation by an organized group, and about 1 million lei was collected from the scene.

Students and pupils with the right to vote can vote at any polling station in the locality where they study

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announces that students and pupils with the right to vote, who do not have home registration or temporary residence in the locality where they are studying, can vote on October 20, 2024 at any polling station open in that locality. To exercise their right to vote, they must present their identity document and the student card of the educational institution.

WEATHER// Yellow code of weather instability continues: it will rain throughout the country

Today will be cloudy and cool. According to the State Hydrometeorological Service, the yellow code of atmospheric instability is maintained until today at noon, rains are possible in extensive areas.

Correspondence // EU accession: MEPs to discuss increased support for Chisinau to fight Russian influence ahead of referendum

The new European Parliament meets in plenary session this week, and among the main items on the agenda is a proposed resolution on strengthening the ability of the Republic of Moldova to resist Russian interference ahead of the upcoming presidential elections and the constitutional referendum on EU integration.

Rainy weather expected on Wine Day. Meteorologists issue a yellow code of instability

Meteorologists have issued a yellow code of weather instability. The warning is valid for the next three days.