The former president of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, dies at the age of 86

Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, who steered economic growth during the 1990s but was later jailed for human rights abuses stemming from a bloody war against Maoist rebels, died on Wednesday, September 11, reports Reuters. He was 86.

Government approves a 200-million-euro contract with the EIB for forest development

The Chisinau government approved the signing of a financing contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB), in the amount of 200 million euros, for the implementation of the Forest Development Program Project in the Republic of Moldova.

Crimea must be returned under Ukraine's control, Turkey's president says

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated Ankara's firm support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, stressing that the return of Crimea to Ukrainian control is a requirement of international law. The statement was made in a video message addressed at the Crimea Platform Summit, which is being held in Kyiv.

A bridge in the German city of Dresden has collapsed

In the German city of Dresden, a large part of the Carola Bridge collapsed into the Elbe River on Wednesday morning. The city's heat supply was interrupted due to damaged heating pipes, writes tagesschau.de.

Moldova Partnership Platform: 65 international delegations, expected in Chisinau on September 17

The Republic of Moldova will host on September 17, 2024 a ministerial conference within the Moldova Partnership Platform, a continuation of the Support Platform for the Republic of Moldova initiative, launched by Germany, France and Romania in March 2022, announced the head of diplomacy from Chisinau, Mihai Popșoi.

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.