Illegal funding of parties // CNA raided an office of a political faction in Balti

Searches were performed in the north of the country in a case of electoral corruption and illegal financing of political parties. According to the National Anticorruption Center (CNA), the actions targeted the office in Balti municipality of a political faction, as well as the homes of individuals affiliated to that faction.

Yellow warning for frost until October 21

The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) issued today, October 15, a yellow warning for frost for the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova. The warning is valid from October 17-21. According to meteorologists, frosts up to -4°C are expected during the night and morning hours.

Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs: Veaceslav Platon, responsible for the withdrawal of more than 48 billion rubles from Russia

Controversial businessman Veaceslav Platon is accused of withdrawing more than 48 billion rubles (480 million dollars) from Russia, according to a new investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, RIA Novosti reported.

Chisinau celebrates its day on Protection of the Mother of God

Chisinau marks its day on the Protection of Ever-Virgin Mary. Known in Slavonic Church as Pokrov ("protection"), it is a feast of the Mother of God celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church on October 14, on the Julian calendar. The feast commemorates the protection afforded to the faithful through the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) intercessions.

Meta disables a pro-Russia disinformation network in the Republic of Moldova, ahead of the October 20 presidential elections

Meta announced the elimination of a network of fake accounts and fictitious news pages, which aimed to influence public opinion in the Republic of Moldova, before the presidential elections and the referendum on October 20, 2024. The network was active on the Facebook and Instagram platforms and used false identities.

Aurora borealis, visible in the Republic of Moldova: A unique display in the night sky

A rare and spectacular phenomenon could be observed Thursday night in the Republic of Moldova: the aurora borealis, the bright lights known especially in the polar regions, appeared at much lower latitudes than usual. This impressive phenomenon was caused by a G4 geomagnetic storm, produced by a mass of solar particles that hit the Earth's atmosphere. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned about the storm since the beginning of the week, and the predictions have come true.

Bomb alert at the National History Museum in Chisinau

Bomb alert at the National History Museum in Chisinau. According to the IGP, this evening, the law enforcement officers were alerted by a man that a public institution on 31 August str. was being mined.

Nine more Moldovans, evacuated from Lebanon, arrived in Chisinau

A new group of nine Moldovan citizens evacuated from Lebanon arrived today at the Chisinau International Airport, by plane from Poland.

18 Moldovans, evacuated from Lebanon, arrived in Chisinau

Another 18 citizens of the Republic of Moldova evacuated from Lebanon arrived on Wednesday evening at Chisinau International Airport, from Belgrade via Vienna. The people were welcomed by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Mihai Mîțu, and the representatives of the IOM Mission in Moldova, the MFA reports.

Approved by the Government: The population will receive warning messages on the phone, in emergencies and natural calamities

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova will receive warning messages, in emergencies and natural calamities, through mobile phones. A project to this effect was voted by members of the Cabinet of Ministers on October 9.

A boy with a rare genetic disease, transported by helicopter to Iasi

A 7-year-old boy, suffering from a rare genetic disease, was airlifted from Chisinau to Iasi. The SMURD intervention happened at 12:45.

Serious accident in Cahul: Rescuers intervened on the spot

A serious road accident occurred on the night of October 8, near Lebedenco, Cahul district. A vehicle skidded and crashed violently into a tree. Following the impact, the 43-year-old driver was trapped inside.