Cec sets funding limits for Moldova’s 2024 elections

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) today approved the financial ceiling for the electoral campaigns of candidates in the 20 October 2024 presidential elections and participants in the republican constitutional referendum.

Farewell to Anatol Latîsev! The folk singer’s funerals today

The funeral procession of the folk singer Anatol Latisev is heading to the Central Cemetery on Armeneasca Str, where the artist's funeral will take place.

At least five people died in an attack on Russia's Kursk region

Fighting continues in the Kursk region, in southwestern Russia, the BBC reports. At least five people were killed and more than 20 were injured, Russian media reported.

Perinatal Center in Ungheni receives modern equipment worth 4 million lei

The Perinatal Center within the Ungheni District Hospital was recently equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, worth over 4 million lei. The new medical equipment was purchased and was donated by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support of Great Britain. This donation is part of a wider humanitarian response to improve sexual and reproductive health for refugees and the local population.

Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the October 7 attack, is the new leader of Hamas

Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as the new head of its political bureau, elevating the hardline militant to the group’s leadership after the assassination in Tehran of its previous political leader. Sinwar’s appointment was announced in a brief statement by Hamas on Tuesday that was aired on pro-Hamas Iranian state media channels, reports The Guardian.

Employee of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Russia, declared persona non grata. MFA reacts

An employee of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Moscow was declared persona non grata on the territory of the Russian Federation. The note of protest was sent to the ambassador of our country in Moscow, Lilian Darii, who was summoned on August 6 to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

Hezbollah launched a drone attack in northern Israel, injuring six people

Hezbollah attacked with drones in northern Israel and injured six people, reports The Times of Israel.

UN investigation: Nine UNRWA staff members may be involved in Hamas attack on Israel

A UN investigation reveals that nine staff members from the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) "may" have been involved in the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel and do not work for the agency, writes CNN.

The "Maria Bieșu" National Opera and Ballet Theatre has a new director

Conductor and composer Cristian Spătaru was appointed artistic director and permanent conductor of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre (TNOB) "Maria Bieșu".

Iran warns Israel of its attack plans

Iran has issued a warning about its intention to attack Israel. Such a strike is intended to be a response to the removal of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz says, RBC-Ukraine reports. "Iran has informed us that it intends to attack Israel," says the official.

Tarom suspends flights to Tel Aviv, Amman and Beirut

The Romanian national company Tarom has announced that it is suspending flights to Tel Aviv (Israel), Amman (Jordan) and Beirut (Lebanon) starting August 6 for security reasons. Flights could be resumed on August 13, depending on developments in the region, writes Romania-Insider.com.

Bulgaria heads to snap elections

Bulgaria is heading to the seventh round of legislative elections in the last three years, after the third party tasked by President Rumen Radev to form a governing coalition returned the mandate on Monday, failing to get the necessary support for a majority, Reuters and EFE agencies report.