Simona Halep given four-year ban from tennis for anti-doping violations

The former tennis world No1 Simona Halep has been banned for four years for two breaches of anti-doping rules, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has announced, The Guardian reports.

Participants of the Great National Dictation were awarded by the Ministry of Education

Five participants scored a ten on the Great National Dictation, and 55 were rated a nine. They were awarded today by the Ministry of Education and Research with diplomas of merit, books and vouchers.

Russian passenger plane makes emergency landing in Siberian field

A Russian passenger plane flying from the Black Sea resort of Sochi to the Siberian city of Omsk with 167 people on board made an emergency landing in a Siberian field on Tuesday, officials said, AFP reports.

Several Ministers of Agriculture from the EU will come to the Republic of Moldova to participate in the National Wine Day

Several Ministers of Agriculture from the European Union will come to the Republic of Moldova to participate in the National Wine Day. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Vladimir Bolea, during a show on N4. The official also stated that in recent years major efforts have been made to improve the quality of the wine produced in the Republic of Moldova.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un is in Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia, Japanese media reported on Tuesday, for what the Kremlin said would be a comprehensive discussion with President Vladimir Putin amid warnings from Washington they should not agree on an arms deal, Reuters reports.

Maia Sandu, about the launch of accession negotiations for the Republic of Moldova: We will find out the answer at the EU Council meeting

The Republic of Moldova enjoys the support of the EU states, but the authorities in Chisinau must make efforts to convince all the member states in order to make a positive decision for our country. President Maia Sandu told a television station from the Republic of Moldova that in December, the EU Council will announce its decision with reference to the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine regarding the opening of accession negotiations.

Maia Sandu, 22 years after the attack in the USA: "Today we pause to remember lives lost on September 11"

The head of state Maia Sandu wrote a message in the context of the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attack in the USA, which resulted in the death of thousands of people. In a message on Twitter, the president sent thoughts of gratitude to all those affected by the tragic events since then.

Another party has nominated its candidate for the position of mayor of Chisinau

Anatol Usatîi was proposed as a candidate for the position of mayor of Chisinau from the Party of Development and Consolidation of Moldova. The announcement was made by the president of the formation, Ion Chicu. Anatol Usatîi declared that he will promote the dialogue between the residents of Chisinau and the local authority to solve pressing problems, including those of city development.

EU is investing 13 million euros to help Moldova overcome the energy crisis

The European Union (EU) is investing 13 million euros to help the Republic of Moldova overcome the energy crisis and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Ministry of Energy announces.

NBS: Annual inflation reached 9.7% in August

In August, annual inflation reached 9.7%. Thus, the further reduction of its annual rate was registered, starting from November last year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announces. Last month, average consumer prices fell by 0.1%.

Nicu Popescu is visiting Portugal and Italy to boost Moldova's accession to the EU

Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, undertakes between September 11 and 15 two working visits to Portugal and Italy. The official communicated that their purpose is to deepen the bilateral dialogue, to discuss the European agenda and boost the process of our country's accession to the European Union.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visits Ukraine and expresses support for EU accession

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Ukraine on an unannounced visit on the morning of Monday, September 11, writes Ukrinform.