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Wines from the Republic of Moldova won gold and silver medals at an international competition held in Francea

Moldovan sparkling wines won five gold medals and seven silver medals at the 21st edition of the international competition for the best sparkling wines in the world, Effervescents du Monde 2023, reads the official page of the competition.

According to the organizers, 470 sparkling wines from 20 countries participated in the competition. The competition was organized by the Oenology Forum from November 28 to December 1, 2023, in Château des Ravatys, France.

The Republic of Moldova is among the top 20 wine-producing countries, being also an important exporter worldwide. The wine industry represents one of the key branches of our country's economy. Moldovan wines are imported by over 70 world countries.

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Over 200,000 saplings planted as part of the "Forest Generation" campaign
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Over 200,000 saplings planted as part of the "Forest Generation" campaign

The afforestation campaign started today in the village of Mălăiesti, Orhei district. More than 600 government employees, Moldsilva workers, and volunteers participated in planting trees. Throughout the day, over 200,000 saplings, including red oak, maple, ash, and acacia, were planted on over 40 hectares. This initiative is part of the national "Forest Generation" campaign, launched in 2023, which aims to rehabilitate degraded forest areas and create new forests by 2032. The goal is to increase the afforestation rate from the current 12% to 15%.

National afforestation campaign started in the Republic of Moldova
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National afforestation campaign started in the Republic of Moldova

This year's afforestation campaign started today. Thus, more than 26 million saplings will be planted on an area of 4000 hectares in 160 localities in the country. For those who want to join the planting campaign, you must access the agency's website, moldsilva.gov.md and the "Participate in autumn 2024 plantings" section.

Tragedy in the family of singer Igor Cuciuc. His daughter passed away. Authorities react
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Tragedy in the family of singer Igor Cuciuc. His daughter passed away. Authorities react

The daughter of the folk singer Igor Cuciuc, Andreea, aged 17, passed away on the night of November 15. The announcement was made on social media. The cause of death is not yet known. Andreea Cuciuc was the only daughter of the singer.