Rare tensions between Norway and Sweden over crashed missile

Norway on Tuesday expressed rare irritation with neighbouring Sweden for not immediately warning it about a missile that accidentally crashed on its territory without causing casualties or damage, Hotnews.ro reports.

Family Doctor Heading// Risk factors for overweight and obesity in children

Excess weight in children directly influences their development, making them more vulnerable to infections. Read more about how extra kilos affect children's development from Pavel Cepraga in the interview with Ala Holban, PhD, lecturer, paediatrics department, USMF Nicolae Testemitanu.

CUB calls on the Government to take concrete steps to demilitarise the left bank of the Dniester River

The political party Coalition for Unity and Welfare (CUB) calls on the Government to take concrete actions to demilitarise the left bank of the Dniester. On the other hand, representatives of the Reintegration Policy Office told Radio Moldova that the demilitarisation of the Transnistrian region, including the evacuation of foreign military troops, requires a broader discussion not only with the authorities in Tiraspol, but also with the Russian Federation.

The National Army received three more Piranha armoured personnel carriers

Three more "Piranha-3 H" armoured personnel carriers have been delivered to the National Army, announces the Ministry of Defence. They are part of the batch of 19 military vehicles donated by Germany earlier this year.

Sweden expelled five Russian diplomats

Sweden expels five Russian diplomats for activities incompatible with their diplomatic status, Reuters reports.

UNFPA Moldova launched awareness-raising and social mobilization campaign against sexual violence

The campaign "Catch wings. Set free", launched today at the initiative of UNFPA Moldova Resident Representative Nigina Abaszada, aims to raise awareness and mobilize the population against sexual violence. Attending the event, Prime Minister Dorin Recean said that the state must play an important role in combating the phenomenon through various prevention programmes and campaigns.

Government releases wheat from state reserves. Who can buy it and at what price

Food wheat from state reserves in the amount of 21,082.709 tonnes is to be released to beneficiaries chosen on a competitive basis to replenish reserves, the Material Reserves Agency announces.

EU will soon announce list of persons sanctioned for attempts to destabilise Moldova

The European Union will come in the near future with a list of persons and entities to be sanctioned for attempts to destabilise the Republic of Moldova. This was announced by Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu at a press conference, referring to the political agreement on the creation of a sanctions regime reached yesterday by EU foreign ministers.

The Ministry of Justice has announced a new competition to select lawyers who will defend the interests of the state in international courts in the Airport case

Komaksavia Airport Invest, which owns 95% of Avia Invest, has challenged the ruling of the Arbitration Court of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce in Sweden that it must pay the costs of the proceedings. In the meantime, the Ministry of Justice has announced a new competition for the selection of an associate law firm, including foreign lawyers, to represent the interests of the Republic of Moldova in this case.

Moldovan Ambassador to the Russian Federation Lilian Darii summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry

The Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the Russian Federation, Lilian Darii, was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry this morning. The diplomat did not comment to the press, TASS reports. According to TASS, the Moldovan diplomat was in the Russian Foreign Ministry's office for about 30 minutes.

Family Doctor// Why sun protection is important and how to choose the right cream

In spring our skin becomes increasingly exposed to solar radiation, which can lead to premature ageing of the complexion, burns and other skin conditions. Find out why it is important to apply sunscreen and how to select the right product in the Family Doctor column.

Maia Sandu announces the launch of the "European Village Express" Programme

100 modernisation projects have been completed under the European Village Programme. At the same time, the Government will launch a new programme for the modernisation and Europeanisation of the Republic of Moldova - "European Village Express". The announcement was made by President Maia Sandu at a press briefing on Tuesday 25 April.