Nocturnal display: Aurora borealis was visible in the Republic of Moldova following a strong geomagnetic storm

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.

Chisinau requests smooth conduct of the elections in the Security Zone

Chisinau called on all participants in the work of the Joint Control Commission (CUC) and the Joint Military Command of the Joint Peacekeeping Forces to prevent any situation that could hinder the smooth conduct of the October 20 elections in the Security Zone. The Delegation of Chisinau emphasized the need to ensure a fair electoral process.

A 21-year-old policeman died in a road accident

A 21-year-old policeman died after the car he was driving skidded. According to the General Police Inspectorate, the accident occurred on the Alexeevca-Pârlița route in the Ungheni district.

Romania is committed to supporting the Republic of Moldova in the face of the challenges of Russian propaganda

The Romanian government reaffirms its firm support for the European path of the Republic of Moldova and emphasizes the need to combat the aggressive propaganda coming from Russia. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu declared that Romania will continue to support the authorities in Chisinau in achieving the goal of integration into the European Union, despite Russia's attempts to divert this path through fake news and hybrid attacks.

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.

A new round of debates for the presidential elections live on Radio Moldova

Radio Moldova continues the series of electoral debates for the October 20 presidential elections. Vasile Tarlev, the candidate of the Party for the Future of Moldova for the position of head of state, and Diana Rosipanu, representing the independent candidate Irina Vlah, are participating in the second round of debates. Ion Chicu, the candidate of the Party of Development and Consolidation of Moldova, did not respond to Radio Moldova's invitation.

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.

Assistance of 1.8 billion euros for the Republic of Moldova: 420 million are grants, the rest - loans

The sum of 420 million euros of the total assistance of 1.8 billion euros, announced today by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in Chisinau, are non-refundable grants, while the rest are loans, said the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gerasimov. The funds will be allocated gradually over the next three years, depending on the fulfilment of the measures established in the Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova, which is to be finalized by the end of this year.

First ten Moldovans settled in the US voted

The first ten citizens of the Republic of Moldova settled in the United States have already voted by mail. The envelopes with the cast votes have been sent to the polling station at the US embassy and are yet to reach the Central Electoral Commission.

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.

LIVE TEXT // Ursula von der Leyen announces €1.8 billion support package for the Republic of Moldova

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is today in Chisinau, where she announced the launch of a new financial assistance facility for the Republic of Moldova.

"Electoral gifts" with expired sweets, from Șor, for children? IGP started a criminal case

More than 17,000 expired sweets were to reach citizens, wrapped in "electoral gifts". The General Inspectorate of Police (IGP) announces that more than 15 thousand packages, which were kept in a warehouse in Durlesti, were going to reach people for the purpose of electoral bribing.