The number of COVID-19 cases, down by almost 23% in the last week

The number of COVID-19 cases is decreasing at the national level, the National Public Health Agency (ANSP) announces. Between September 2-8, 1542 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection were reported, including 273 cases in the Transnistrian region.

Orthodox Christians observe the beheading of Saint John the Baptist, day of fasting and prayer

September 11 is a day of fasting and praying for Orthodox Christians who observe the Beheading of the Holy Prophet and Forerunner John the Baptist.

3000 victims died in the 2001 attacks in the USA

It turns 23 years since the attacks committed by members of the Al-Qaeda terrorist network in New York and Washington. About three thousand people died when terrorists hijacked 4 planes, and caused more than 10 billion dollars in damage. After these attacks, the West began the fight against terrorism, which, according to international experts, continues today.

Weather is getting colder

Weather is getting unstable starting September 11, forecasters announce. The day will be gloomy and isolated light showers will fall.

Mircea Geoana, decorated with the NATO Order "Meritorious Service"

NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana was awarded the NATO Order “Meritorious Service” today, in recognition of “exceptional activity in service of the North Atlantic Alliance”. The decoration ceremony took place at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels and was hosted by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

Medals reach the Republic of Moldova! The Paralympians were welcomed with great pomp at the Chisinau International Airport

The Moldovan athletes, who made an entire country proud, returned from Paris, where they won two medals at the Paralympic Games. The members of the national team were welcomed at the Chisinau International Airport by the state leadership, members of the federations and the laureates' relatives with flowers, applause, hugs and of course the brass band.

CEC approves the model and text of the ballot paper in the constitutional republican referendum

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) approved, during the meeting on September 10, the model and text of the ballot paper for the republican constitutional referendum of October 20, 2024. The length of the ballot paper is 330 mm and the width is 160 mm.

Putin appoints a new ambassador to the Republic of Moldova

Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Vasnetsov was released from his position based on a decree issued by the leader of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin. The new ambassador is Oleg Ozerov, appointed by another decree.

14-year-old boy, transported by SMURD helicopter from Chisinau to Bucharest

A 14-year-old boy from the Republic of Moldova was transported this morning by a SMURD helicopter from Chisinau to Bucharest.

Minister of Justice: "Lawyers play a crucial role in promoting the rule of law"

The Minister of Justice, Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, emphasized the importance of lawyers in promoting the rule of law and access to justice, during the International Conference of the Union of Lawyers from the Republic of Moldova. Veronica Mihailov-Moraru said that, for the current Government, the fulfillment of the commitments made towards citizens and European partners is a priority. In this context, the minister encouraged lawyers to strengthen cooperation of professions.

The Republic of Moldova could resume natural gas purchases directly from Gazprom. Minister Victor Parlicov announces under what conditions

The Republic of Moldova could resume direct purchases of natural gas from Gazprom, if the Russian concern offers an advantageous price. This was announced by the Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov, during a show on TV8.

Correspondence // NATO — Poland, Latvia, Romania… European leaders protest against Russian drones in their airspace

Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics announced on Sunday, September 8, that a Russian military drone had crashed on his country's territory and that violations of NATO territory had increased. Bucharest and Warsaw made similar announcements. Latvia, which was under Soviet rule but is now a member of the European Union and the Atlantic Alliance, maintained strained relations with Moscow after independence. Relations have not improved since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. In turn, Poland and Romania argue for the right to use air defense against Russian missiles and drones.