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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces general election: "It's time for Britain to choose its future"

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that the country will hold a general election on July 4. With his announcement, the speculation about the election dates came to an end, write international press agencies.

Amid rain in London, Sunak, the country’s first Indian-origin prime minister, confirmed the vote would be held in six weeks.

The Prime Minister will formally inform King Charles of the date of the election and Parliament will soon be dissolved thereafter.

Sunak presented his tenure record to British voters. “I will do everything in my power to provide you strong security. This is my promise to you… It’s time for Britain to choose its future.”

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They tried to cross the border with undeclared currency. Two people, documented by the authorities
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They tried to cross the border with undeclared currency. Two people, documented by the authorities

Two individuals are under criminal investigation after attempting to leave the Republic of Moldova with undeclared cash. These incidents were reported by the Border Police at Chisinau International Airport.

Moldovan table grape exports to the EU have doubled this year. Alaiba: "We have achieved an incredible performance"
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Moldovan table grape exports to the EU have doubled this year. Alaiba: "We have achieved an incredible performance"

In the first 10 months of 2024, the Republic of Moldova achieved a record level of table grape exports to the European Union, which doubled compared to the same period last year. According to Dumitru Alaiba, the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, the value of these exports reached 627 million lei, reflecting a 1.9-fold increase from the previous year.

Presidential elections in Romania. Over 18 million Romanians are expected to vote on Sunday
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Presidential elections in Romania. Over 18 million Romanians are expected to vote on Sunday

Over 18 million Romanians in the country are expected, on Sunday, November 24, 2024, to vote in the first round of the presidential elections, with 14 candidates on the ballot paper. The almost 19,000 polling stations on the territory of Romania opened at 7:00 and close at 21:00, with the possibility of extension until 23:59 for those in the headquarters or in line outside the polling station. Abroad, there are almost one million Romanians with the right to vote in this election, reports news.ro.