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Over 370 farmers who suffered losses following the calamities of last summer applied for financial support

The process of receiving requests for financial aid from farmers affected by the natural calamities of 2023 has ended, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry announces. Thus, 372 requests were registered, of which 363 are for the compensation of the damage caused by last year's drought to the corn crop, and another 9 for the compensation of the damage caused by the storm of July 25, 2023 to the fixed assets (fruit plantations or greenhouses) in the district Edinet.

The most requests for financial support were submitted by farmers from the districts: Cahul - 132 requests, Cantemir - 93 requests, Ștefan Vodă - 43 requests, Vulcănești - 29 requests, Taraclia - 19 requests, Leova - 19 requests. Financial resources will be granted to applicants in the form of direct payment per ha.

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Two Russian missiles launched against the energy system in Ukraine crossed the airspace of the Republic of Moldova
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Two Russian missiles launched against the energy system in Ukraine crossed the airspace of the Republic of Moldova

Two missiles launched by the Russian army against the energy infrastructure in Ukraine flew over the airspace of the Republic of Moldova. The information was confirmed by the Border Police and representatives of the Government. One of the missiles was observed by a patrol in the Iampol-Cosăuți direction. Later, another one allegedly crossed the airspace of the Republic of Moldova in the Otaci-Moghilev Podolsk area and exited through the border with Romania in the Dorohoi-Herța area. The National Army's airspace monitoring system did not detect the overflight of our country's airspace by any missiles or drones, informs the Ministry of Defense.

Alarming surge in malaria cases in Ethiopia
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Alarming surge in malaria cases in Ethiopia

Malaria has reached epidemic proportions in Ethiopia, where more than 300,000 cases are being recorded every week. According to the WHO, since the beginning of the year, 8.4 million infections have been recorded in the country, the highest number of cases ever reported in a single year.

Top leadership of the country sent Christmas greetings
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Top leadership of the country sent Christmas greetings

President Maia Sandu sent a congratulatory message to all those celebrating Christmas according to the new calendar. The head of state mentioned in her message that Christmas is a time when people come closer to each other, surrounded by love and kindness, and an occasion to reflect on the unity and faith that can build a brighter future.