The "Maria Bieșu" National Opera and Ballet Theatre has a new director

Conductor and composer Cristian Spătaru was appointed artistic director and permanent conductor of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre (TNOB) "Maria Bieșu".

Iran warns Israel of its attack plans

Iran has issued a warning about its intention to attack Israel. Such a strike is intended to be a response to the removal of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz says, RBC-Ukraine reports. "Iran has informed us that it intends to attack Israel," says the official.

Tarom suspends flights to Tel Aviv, Amman and Beirut

The Romanian national company Tarom has announced that it is suspending flights to Tel Aviv (Israel), Amman (Jordan) and Beirut (Lebanon) starting August 6 for security reasons. Flights could be resumed on August 13, depending on developments in the region, writes Romania-Insider.com.

Bulgaria heads to snap elections

Bulgaria is heading to the seventh round of legislative elections in the last three years, after the third party tasked by President Rumen Radev to form a governing coalition returned the mandate on Monday, failing to get the necessary support for a majority, Reuters and EFE agencies report.

Prime Minister of Bangladesh has resigned. The army will form a provisional government

The head of the Government of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, who fled from her stormed palace, resigned on Monday, the head of the army announced in a televised speech, reports AFP.

Members of the European Parliament request the European Commission to suspend Hungary's participation in the Schengen area

Deputies of the European Parliament requested the European Commission to suspend Hungary's participation in the Schengen zone, due to the refusal to tighten the visa regime for Russian citizens, writes Unian.

The German Foreign Minister advocates the stationing of American long-range missiles on German territory

The German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, one of the leaders of the environmentalist party in the governing alliance, recently said that it is necessary to create a military system to deter Russia, which would protect not only Germany, but also Poland, the Baltic countries and Finland, reports DW.

US Secretary of State warns Iran and Hezbollah could soon attack Israel

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, told his colleagues from the countries of the G7 Group that Iran and Hezbollah's attack on Israel could begin on Monday, Unian writes.

PAS deputy Iurie Păsat died after being stung by a wasp

The deputy of the Action and Solidarity party (PAS) Iurie Păsat died this morning, at the age of 51. The announcement was made by the political formation, on social networks. According to the source, the death occurred due to an anaphylactic shock caused by wasp stings.

Chisinau: COVID-19 cases on a rise

In the last week, there was a slight increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Chisinau. This was communicated by the deputy head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, Vladimir Bolocan, at the City Hall meeting.

Israeli airstrikes on two schools in Gaza: Dozens of people died

Dozens of people have died following Israeli airstrikes on two schools in Gaza, according to Palestinian rescuers and news agencies, the BBC reports.

Artist Anatol Latîșev passed away

Mourning in the world of music from the Republic of Moldova. The well-known folk singer, Anatol Latîșev, passed away. This was announced on August 4 by the artist Gheorghe Țopa.