Jānis Mažeiks: Referendum on EU membership must reflect citizens’ will

The autumn referendum, initiated by the president Maia Sandu, must reflect the will of the citizens, claims the ambassador of the European Union (EU) in the Republic of Moldova, Jānis Mažeiks. The diplomat stressed the importance of a strong turnout to legitimize the referendum result and prevent challenges from both pro-European and anti-European camps.

Earth Overshoot Day: Environment Agency urges citizens to protect natural resources

The Environment Agency urges citizens to be actively involved in protecting and preserving natural resources, in the context of today's Earth Overshoot Day.

Death toll in the attack on Israel has reached 12. Prime Minister Netanyahu promises revenge

The toll of the rocket attack on a soccer field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has risen to 12 dead. Among the victims are children, the BBC reports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote on the X platform that the Lebanese group Hezbollah, accused of the attack, "will pay a heavy price, as it has never paid before".

Viral hepatitis affects thousands of Moldovans

Last year, in the Republic of Moldova, 2807 cases of viral hepatitis were registered, including 55 acute forms and over 2700 in chronic forms. 99.3 percent come from viral hepatitis B, C and D, 0.1% each – viral hepatitis A and E. The data are presented by the National Public Health Agency (ANSP) in the context of World Hepatitis Day, which is marked today, July 28.

Emotional visit to the children's hospital in Kiev, which was attacked by the Russians

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena paid an emotional visit to the Ohmatdit Hospital in Kiev, which was badly damaged by the Russian army's shelling. The leader from Kiev had the opportunity to talk with the children who are being treated in the medical institution. The images captured during the visit show that the kids were visibly delighted by the presence of the presidential family.

France: Train traffic to return to normal Monday

Rail traffic in France is slowly recovering after engineers worked through the night to restore signal stations and cables damaged by Friday's act of sabotage. Train traffic will be restored on Monday, the international media announces. Around 800 thousand travelers were affected.

Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza leaves at least 30 dead

At least 30 people have been killed and over 100 injured in an Israeli airstrike on a school in Deir-al Balah, central Gaza, where thousands were sheltering. The Israeli military said it had launched the strike in order to destroy a Hamas command and control center inside the compound, CNN reports.

Tragic toll in the Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi has killed at least 34 people

The death toll from landslides and floods triggered from Typhoon Gaemi in the Philippines has risen to 34 while several people are still missing in different regions, writes the local media.

Thousands of people in California were evacuated because of the flames

Thousands of people have been evacuated from raging flames near Chico, California, which a man deliberately started. Since Wednesday, when it broke out, the fire has destroyed 750 square kilometres of vegetation and more than 130 houses. To extinguish the fire, the intervention of 1600 firefighters was needed. However, it continues progressing at a dizzying speed, causing concern among the authorities and the people.

Igor Grosu: The Kremlin's attempts to destabilize things in the Republic of Moldova will persist

The Russian Federation does not realize the fact that the Republic of Moldova is a European state, which wants to introduce in the Constitution very clearly: European integration is the only and correct democratic decision of the citizens. This is what the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, said on TVR Moldova. According to the official, attempts by Russia will continue even after our country becomes a EU member.

Ukraine launched dozens of drones at Russia: 12 were shot down by Russian defenses in Briansk

Russian air defense units intercepted 21 Ukrainian drones late on July 26 over the southern border region of Bryansk, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed. The regional governor said 12 drones were downed in the space of an hour, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Moldovan Farmers Push for State of Emergency Amid Severe Drought

Moldovan farmers are calling for a state of emergency in the agricultural sector, following severe heat and drought that have caused extensive damage to crops.