A festival dedicated to volunteer firefighters was held in Cantemir district

More than 100 volunteer firefighters from the Republic of Moldova, Romania and Austria demonstrated their skills and exchanged experience during a festival that took place in the village of Capaclia, Cantemir district. The rescuers say that although it is extremely hard and dangerous work, they are ready to save people in risk situations.

Moldelectrica received drones from the USA. Employees were trained by American experts on how to use them

Moldelectrica employees will be able to intervene more quickly in case of accidents at high-voltage power lines, and this will increase the efficiency and safety of electricity transmission services. Through the USAID mission, the United States Government donated ten drones. The event took place in the village of Corbu in the Dondușeni district, where, for four days, the 13 employees were trained by American experts.

Political commentator, Roman Mihăeș, is the PNL candidate for mayor of Chisinau

The political commentator, Roman Mihăeș, is the candidate of the National Liberal Party (PNL) from Moldova for the position of mayor of Chisinau. A decision in this sense was taken today, during the Municipal Organization Conference of the formation.

A landslide in Sweden causes a huge sinkhole on a highway

A landslide in western Sweden caused a huge sinkhole on a major highway to Norway early Saturday, and three people were injured when their cars and a bus skidded off the road, police said, AP reports.

Taiwan factory fire leaves at least 5 dead, more than 100 injured

A fire and subsequent explosions at a golf ball factory in southern Taiwan killed at least five people and injured more than 100 others, and five people are still missing, AP reports.

Analysis // Every year, about 1.8 billion dollars reach the Republic of Moldova through illicit trade schemes

Annually, approximately 1.8 billion dollars reach the Republic of Moldova through illicit trade schemes, according to an analysis carried out by the economist Veaceslav Ioniță. He also claims that over $500 million is leaving the country through overpriced purchases. In order to develop a sustainable, efficient and transparent system, the relevant authorities have developed a national public procurement program for 2023-2026.

Bloomberg: Next year Russia plans to invest 6% of GDP in defense

Russia sees surging oil and gas revenues helping to replenish its National Wellbeing Fund in the next three years, even as it plans massive hikes in defense spending for its war in Ukraine and wrestles with a price cap on crude sales imposed by Kyiv’s allies, Bloomberg reports.

Minister of Defense of France is on an official visit to the Republic of Moldova

The Minister of Defense of the Armed Forces of France, Sébastien Lecornu, is making an official visit to the Republic of Moldova at the invitation of the Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi. The officials will meet at the headquarters of the defense institution on Monday, September 25, where they will make press statements, the institution informs in a statement.

Ukraine's attack on Russian Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol leaves several dead and wounded, including Russian generals

Following Ukraine's attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, at least 9 people were killed and 16 wounded, including Russian generals, said the head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate Kriilo Budanov. However, he did not specify whether Western-made missiles were used to attack.

Arina Spătaru, leader of ALDE, claims she was undercover agent in Șor investigation

Former Moldovan lawmaker Arina Spătaru, who is now the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (ALDE), has claimed that she was an undercover agent in an operation by the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) to expose Ilan Șor, a fugitive businessman and politician.

EU calls for suspension of Russia from UN Security Council

The European Union has called for the suspension of Russia from the United Nations Security Council, where it has veto power.

NGOs condemn Tiraspol's restrictions on press

Non-governmental media organisations have condemned the perpetuation of abusive and illegal practices by Tiraspol against journalists, and called on the constitutional authorities of the Republic of Moldova to ensure the rights and freedoms of their citizens guaranteed by law.