Dumitru Matcovschi: Remembering Moldova's Great Poet

Dumitru Matcovschi, the renowned poet, playwright, publicist, and titular member of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, would have turned 85 years old today.

Washington secures $20 billion G7 loan for Ukraine

Washington has agreed to provide up to 20 billion dollars as part of a G7 loan for Ukraine, to be repaid from revenues generated by frozen Russian assets, reports the Financial Times.

Kozorez wins gold at European U23 Boxing Championships

Daria Kozorez of Moldova delivered a superb performance at the European Under-23 Boxing Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, winning the gold medal in the over-81 kg weight category.

Expect ground frost and rising temperatures in Moldova

The weather is expected to warm slightly in the coming days; however, nights will remain cold, with ground frosts forecasted, according to meteorologists.

Monitor voter turnout in real time during elections

"Monitor the voter turnout in real time for the presidential elections and the constitutional referendum in Moldova."

Voters urged to verify identity documents for elections

Provisional identity documents are issued upon the request of citizens aged 18 and older, specifically on election day. The multifunctional centres of the Public Services Agency (ASP) will be open on Sunday, October 20, following a special work schedule from 07:00 to 21:00.

Israeli attack on Beit Lahia results in 73 casualties

At least 73 people were killed in an Israeli attack on the city of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip. Dozens of others are injured, and many remain trapped under the rubble following the bombing on Saturday night, reports the BBC.

Ludmila Vizdoagă votes first at Tokyo polling station

The first polling station was opened in Tokyo, Japan, and the first Moldovan woman to cast her vote was Ludmila Vizdoagă, who has lived in the diaspora for 19 years.

LIVE TEXT // Presidential election results: Maia Sandu lead and EU Referendum controversy

In the preliminary results of the 2024 presidential elections in Moldova, Maia Sandu is leading with approximately 41.86% of the votes, followed by Alexandr Stoianoglo at 26.32%, and Renato Usatîi at 13.78%. With a voter turnout of 51.4%, this initial count suggests a possible second round of voting if no candidate secures a majority.

G7 ministers back Ukraine's NATO bid and military aid

The Defense Ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) have expressed their support for "Ukraine's irreversible path toward full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership," according to a statement released on Saturday, as reported by Reuters.

Fake messages about the presidential election and referendum, received by citizens. Details of the authorities

The Information Technology and Cyber Security Service (STISC) of the Republic of Moldova announces a new form of disinformation. Several citizens have received suspicious messages on WhatsApp and other platforms, which seek to manipulate public opinion regarding the October 20 referendum and elections.

Second contingent of Moldovan carabineers, deployed in Kosovo for peacekeeping missions

The second contingent of carabineers from the General Inspectorate of Carabineers (IGC) has been deployed to participate, by rotation, in the international peacekeeping mission in Kosovo under the Multinational Peacekeeping Force in Kosovo (KFOR) .