Nobel economics prize goes to Harvard’s Claudia Goldin

Claudia Goldin, a Harvard University professor, was awarded the Nobel economics prize on Monday for research that helps explain why women around the world are less likely than men to work and to earn less money when they do, AP reports.

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Israel operates on alert and offers only emergency consular services

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Israel operates in an alert mode, only emergency consular services are provided, such as issuing travel documents, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MAEIE). To date, the Embassy has received 65 requests for information regarding the situation in the country and commercial flights.

CEC: Electoral candidates must suspend their activity during the electoral campaign

Electoral contestants who fall under the provisions of art. 16 para. (3) of the Electoral Code must suspend their activity from the position they hold, from the moment the electoral campaign begins, informs the Central Electoral Commission.

US moves warships closer to Israel after Hamas attack

The US says it is moving an aircraft carrier, ships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and will also give Israel additional equipment and ammunition, BBC reports.

Several Moldovan MPs participate in the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

The delegation of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova participates in the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The meeting takes place in Strasbourg, between October 9-13.

U.S. citizens among dozens of hostages held in Gaza

Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer told CNN on Sunday that there are "dozens" of hostages being held in Gaza, including several American citizens. Dermer declined to estimate the number of Americans being held.

Moldova's embassy in Israel on high alert after security situation deteriorates

Moldova's embassy in Israel has been placed on high alert following the deterioration of the security situation in the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MAEIE) said in a statement.

Breast cancer early detection centres to open in Moldova

Four new breast cancer early detection centres are scheduled to open in Moldova in October 2023. The centres will be located in the cities of Bălți, Ungheni, Căușeni, and at the Republican Diagnostic Center in Chișinău.

Nine home winemakers win "Golden Wine Cask" award in Moldova

Nine home winemakers from across Moldova were awarded the "Golden Wine Cask" on Sunday, the second day of the National Wine Day celebration. The award, which includes a 100-litre barrel for wine, is given to the top-scoring wines in a competition that is judged by a panel of experts.

Egypt: Police officer kills two Israeli tourists, one Egyptian

Two Israeli tourists and one Egyptian were killed on Sunday by a police officer in Alexandria, Egypt, according to a media outlet close to the security apparatus, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, Agence France-Presse reported.

Israel launches airstrikes against Hamas in response to Gaza rocket attacks

Israel launched airstrikes against the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, in response to a series of rocket attacks by the group, the Associated Press reported.

Yellow wind warning issued for Moldova

The State Hydrometeorological Service of Moldova has issued a yellow warning for wind intensifications, valid on Sunday, from 12:00 noon to midnight, throughout the country.