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.

Secretary of State of North Carolina Elaine Marshall visits Chisinau

Elaine Marshall, Secretary of State of North Carolina, is visiting Chisinau, Moldova, for a week-long visit, the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau announced on Sunday.

Gaza death toll rises above 230 as Israel continues airstrikes

More than 230 people have been killed and another 1,000 people have been injured in the Gaza Strip since Saturday, according to CNN. The Israeli military has continued to carry out airstrikes on the region, despite international calls for a ceasefire.

Thousands dead and injured in Afghanistan earthquake

Update: Afghan officials have said that over 2,000 people have died in the western part of the country following Saturday's earthquake, BBC reports.

Israel declares war after Hamas launches major attack

Israel declared war on Saturday after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a major attack, firing thousands of rockets into the country and infiltrating militants into Israel.

Local election ballots in Moldova to be distinguished by colour

Ballots for the upcoming local elections in Moldova on November 5 will be printed on opaque paper and will be distinguished by colour, according to the Central Election Commission (CEC).

Israel declares state of emergency amid rocket attacks

The Israeli government declared a state of emergency in the country's central and southern regions on Saturday, following a series of rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemns attacks on Israel

Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Saturday condemned attacks on Israel after dozens of rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip into the country.