Sandu, Pavel to discuss defence cooperation, economic development

The presidents of Moldova and Czechia, Maia Sandu and Petr Pavel, will meet in Prague on Monday to discuss a range of issues, including defence cooperation, economic development, and Moldova's path to the European Union.

Chișinău residents take train ride to celebrate city's anniversary

Chișinău residents and guests had the opportunity to take a train ride around the city on Saturday and Sunday in celebration of the city's anniversary. The special route, which ran from Chișinău Railway Station to Visterniceni and back, was a popular attraction, with tickets selling out quickly.

Israel gears up for all-out assault on Hamas: land, air, and sea operations ready

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a critical point, with the Israeli army poised for a massive and unprecedented military offensive. Amid mounting pressure from diplomats and large-scale protests in Tel Aviv and other regions, the Israeli military has granted the Gaza Strip's civilians an additional three hours to evacuate the conflict zone.

Moldova to be hit by strong winds on October 16

The State Hydrometeorological Service of Moldova has issued a yellow warning for strong winds for tomorrow, October 16.

Chisinau hosts first edition of "Vulpea De Fier" Medieval Festival

Warriors from different periods of the Middle Ages gathered at the "Vulpea De Fier" (Iron Fox) Medieval Arts Festival in Chisinau. Despite being a premiere for the country, the event drew dozens of history lovers. Organisers noted that history is an essential element in the formation of the human personality.

Heavy shelling in Avdiivka kills two civilians, forces hundreds to flee

Russian forces continued heavy shelling of the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka for a fifth consecutive day on Sunday (Oct 15). The shelling was so intense that emergency crews were unable to recover the dead and wounded from destroyed buildings. Two people were killed in the Russian attacks on civilians.

Moldova to face Poland in must-win European Championship qualifier

The national football team of the Republic of Moldova will play a decisive match today with the Polish national team in the qualifiers for the 2024 European Championship. The match in Warsaw will start at 21:45 and will be broadcast live and exclusively on Moldova 1.

Poland faces pivotal election as rival camps vie for control

Polish voters head to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election that will determine the country's democratic future and its position within the European Union, Reuters and News.ro reported.

New earthquake in Afghanistan kills 1, injures dozens

A new earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Sunday morning, killing one person and injuring dozens, according to the German news agency DPA.

Gaza conflict intensifies as Israel plans ground offensive

Israel continues to prepare for a ground offensive in the northern Gaza Strip, after giving residents of the area an additional time to evacuate, a week after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on its territory, reports Agerpres with reference to DPA.

Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated after bomb threats with France on alert

The Louvre Museum in Paris and Versailles Palace evacuated visitors and staff Saturday after receiving bomb threats, police said. The French government started deploying 7,000 troops to increase security around the country after a fatal school stabbing by a suspected Islamic extremist, AP reports.

Two more Romanians died in the war between Israel and the Hamas group

Two more Romanians died in the war between Israel and the Hamas group, the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today. According to the institution, it is about two people with dual citizenship, Israeli-Romanian, domiciled in Israel, writes Digi24.