Former prosecutor Victoria Furtună announces that she will run independently for the position of president of the country

Former anti-corruption prosecutor Victoria Furtună declared that she was an independent candidate for the position of president of the country. The announcement was made in a video spot, filmed in Tiraspol against the background of the monument to the commander of the Russian troops, Alexandr Suvorov.

Victoria Belous, proposed for the position of Minister of Finance

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Dorin Recean, submitted on Tuesday the candidacy of Victoria Belous for the position of Minister of Finance. Belous previously held the position of deputy head of the State Fiscal Service (SFS).

Restrictive measures regarding access to the Airport, extended by 30 days

Access restrictions in Chisinau International Airport have been extended for another 30 days, until August 28. This is announced by the airport administration together with the Border Police.

Murder of the Turkish citizen // Police refuse to provide details about the case

Three weeks after the street murder of the Turkish citizen in the Rîșcani sector of Chisinau, the police failed to track down the killer. Law enforcement officers refuse to provide details on this case, citing procedural measures. So far it is not clear if the police have managed to identify the killer, but the Minister of the Interior, Adrian Efros assures, that he is wanted.

The Republic of Moldova recalls six diplomats

Five ambassadors of the Republic of Moldova and the consul general of our country in the Italian city of Milan were recalled from their positions. The decision was taken during the Government meeting on July 30. The recall decrees are to be submitted to President Maia Sandu.

LIVE // Cabinet of Ministers meets in session

The Government meets in session. There are 12 projects on the agenda of the Executive. Thus, the Cabinet of Ministers will examine the draft decision on the approval of the Regulation on the change of land use for high-quality agricultural land.

Violent protests in Venezuela after the re-election of President Nicolas Maduro. One person died

One person died in the protests that broke out in Venezuela on Monday after the contested re-election of President Nicolas Maduro, announced the NGO Foro Penal, which specializes in the defense of political prisoners, reports AFP.

One step away from a medal! Judoka Adil Osmanov qualified for the semi-finals at the Paris Olympics

Another Moldovan judoka is close to winning a medal at the Olympic Games! After Denis Vieru, Adil Osmanov qualified for the semi-finals of the Olympic competition.

Paris wants to keep Olympic landmarks after the Olympic Games

Paris will explore ways to keep on display popular landmarks adorning the French capital for the Olympics even after the Games are over, including the rings on the Eiffel Tower and the hot air balloon tethered to the Olympic cauldron, its mayor said Monday, writes uk.news.

Israel's foreign minister's warning to Turkey's president

Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s threat to invade Israel, comparing him to former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, writes The Times of Israel.

Israeli athletes under 24/7 protection in France due to death threats

Israeli athletes attending the Paris Olympics are escorted to and from events by elite tactical units and receive round-the-clock protection throughout the competition, officials say. Israel's internal security service, Shin Bet, is helping to ensure security, Reuters reports.

Georgia's controversial foreign agents law challenged by the opposition at the Constitutional Court

Georgia's largest opposition party, the United National Movement, challenged at the Constitutional Court the country's controversial "foreign agents" law, reports the Georgian newsroom of Radio Free Europe. The document was signed by thirty-two parliamentarians on July 22. Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili, a staunch critic of the law, filed a similar appeal back on July 16.