Microsoft blames the European Union for the recent huge computer outage

Up to 8.5 million Windows devices were affected by Friday's IT outage after Crowdstrike's antivirus update went awry. Microsoft says the European Union is to blame for the world's biggest IT outage on Friday following a faulty security update, writes Euronews.

Man drowned in the Nistru river

A 50-year-old man drowned in the Nistru river. According to the General Police Inspectorate, the tragedy happened in the morning of July 22, in Vadul lui Voda town in Chisinau. Two teams of rescuers and firefighters came on the spot.

France is ready for the Olympics, President Emmanuel Macron

President Emmanuel Macron visited the Olympic village on Monday. An important part of the athletes and Olympic delegations arrived here. Meanwhile, a far-left MP claims that Israeli athletes are not welcome in Paris and demands that they participate under a neutral flag. Kremlin criticizes the fact that not all Russian journalists were accredited to follow the Olympic Games in France, RFI reports.

The company that will build the bridge over the Prut river from Ungheni was selected

The Romanian National Road Infrastructure Administration Company has chosen the company that will build the first bridge at highway level over the Prut River at Ungheni (Romania) – Ungheni (Republic of Moldova). It is the company Ness Proiect Europe SRL. According to the source, the duration for the design and execution of the works is 24 months, of which 6 months are the design period and 18 months are the execution period of the works. The warranty period for the works will be 120 months.

Russian lawmakers demand punishment for troops using smartphones in Ukraine war

Russia's lower house of Parliament, the Duma, has proposed disciplinary detention for up to 10 days for troops using devices with camera and geolocation functions in combat zones such as Ukraine, Russia's TASS state news agency reported.

Kamala Harris secures enough delegates to become presumptive nominee for the 2024 presidential elections

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured commitments from enough delegates to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for president if they all honor their commitment when voting, according to ABC News' reporting.

Poland warns Europe to prepare for ‘change’ in US ties

Poland's foreign minister has warned European allies they need to prepare for a "change" in the transatlantic relationship and start spending more on defense — no matter who's elected U.S. president in November.In comments shared exclusively with POLITICO, Radek Sikorski said he believed that the United States would remain a "strategic partner" for the European Union regardless of who wins the U.S. presidential race.

Energy Minister Parlicov at P-TECC: Boosting Regional Security

The Moldovan Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov, will participate in the 5th meeting of the Transatlantic Partnership for Cooperation in Energy and Climate (P-TECC), which will take place in Bucharest on July 23-24.

Moldovan Champs Face Crucial Champions League Qualifier

If Petrocub defeats Cypriot side APOEL Nicosia in their second qualifying round match of the Champions League, they will face the winner of the double match between NK Celje (Slovenia) and Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) in the next stage of the competition.

Bolea's Spain Visit: Boosting Agricultural Ties and Innovation

Moldovan Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Vladimir Bolea is on a working visit to Spain from July 22-24.

CSM Candidates Fail Integrity Test: Results and Appeals Process

Former judge Anatolie Minciuna and lawyer Vitalie Ciuchitu, both candidates for the Moldovan Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM), along with Ion Rusu, a lawyer who is a candidate for both the CSM and the Disciplinary Board, did not pass the external evaluation.

Ukraine Receives New Patriot System from Germany for Defense

Ukraine has received an additional Patriot air defence system from Germany. The announcement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who stated that this bolsters Ukraine's air defence against Russian attacks.