Correspondence // NATO: End of the Stoltenberg decade, the beginning of the Rutte era

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the Dutch Mark Rutte took over the position of Secretary General of NATO, from Brussels, succeeding the Norwegian Jens Stoltenberg, whose mandate ended after exactly a decade. Ever since the founding of the Alliance three-quarters of a century ago, it has been decided once and for all that, the political leader of the Alliance, the Secretary-General, will always be a European civilian, while the military chief will be American.

Heroes of an active life: Moldovan older people, awarded for involvement and dedication

Eight older people, participants in the contest "For an active life at any age", were awarded today, October 1, for outstanding achievements and performances in various fields, including medicine, culture and social services. The competition is held every year on the occasion of the International Day of Older People to promote active ageing, involvement in social life and to appreciate the outstanding achievements of older people.

Gymnasium in Ratuș commune, Telenești district, will have a new roof

The educational institution from Ratuș will receive financial resources through the European Village Program 2024, to renovate the old roof.

Raids in Comrat in cases of illegal financing and money laundering related to Șor

The CNA officers, together with the prosecutors, carried out more than 50 searches today at the offices, homes and cars of 20 people in Comrat. The actions were held as part of an investigation into money laundering, falsification of financial reports and illegal financing of a political party. Following the raids, five people were detained and were placed in preventive detention for 72 hours, the National Anticorruption Center announced.

Tense situation in the Middle East: Moldovans in Lebanon request the evacuation of their families

In connection with the tense situation in Lebanon, the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the Lebanese Republic, based in Ankara, recently received and continues to receive several requests from Moldovan citizens who live there, requesting help in their evacuation from Lebanon. Currently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova together with the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova are making efforts for the emergency evacuation of our citizens, the representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Lebanon, based in Ankara, told the Public Broadcaster "Teleradio Moldova".

Romanian citizens could travel visa-free to the USA, starting next year, Romanian ambassador to Washington

The Ambassador of Romania to the USA, Andrei Muraru, announced that Romania has fulfilled the last condition to be part of the Visa Waiver program. He said that, most likely "in the first part of next year", Romanians will travel to the USA without visas, reads a statement of the Romanian Embassy in the USA.

New outbreaks of bird flu in the Republic of Moldova: Domestic birds fell ill due to contact with wild birds

Seven new outbreaks of bird flu were registered between September 25-27 in non-professional households in Nisporeni and Edineț districts, after domestic birds came into contact with wild birds, informs the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). According to the deputy general director of the institution, Alexandr Manciu, about 850 animals are to be killed.

Number of electric and hybrid vehicles on a rise in the Republic of Moldova

The number of electric and hybrid vehicles in the Republic of Moldova has increased in the last seven years. According to the National Center for Sustainable Energy, based on the data of the Public Services Agency, over 41 thousand such cars were registered in the period 2018-2024.

Correspondence // NATO and Austria, a country with selective neutrality

Austria, where elections were held on Sunday 20 September, is, together with Ireland, Cyprus and Malta, one of the four member countries of the European Union that are not NATO members. Austria has had official relations with NATO since 1995, when it joined the Partnership for Peace program (one year after the Republic of Moldova). It is therefore no coincidence that Austria's national holiday is on October 26, the date on which, in 1955, the Vienna Parliament approved a statement on eternal neutrality.

Press review// Sources: Support for Victoria Furtună's candidacy from the "Victoria" block

The direct support of the "Victoria" bloc affiliated to Ilan Șor for the candidacy of Victoria Furtună; The results of the polls regarding the integration of the Republic of Moldova into the European Union, as well as the attempts to undermine the referendum by manipulating information and promoting distrust in European values. These are the main press headlines, reviewed.

150 thousand families will receive vouchers of up to seven thousand lei to replace their old appliances

About 150 thousand vulnerable families from the Republic of Moldova will receive, in the next three years, vouchers worth up to seven thousand lei to replace their old appliances with new and energy-efficient ones. The cost of electrical household equipment will be paid in proportion to 70 percent, and the beneficiaries will be the consumers registered on the government platform compensatii.gov.md, who will meet the criteria, said the Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov, today, at the launch of the Voucher Program.

Case on mass disorder: Seven people, detained in 2023, convicted

The seven people detained in 2023 for organizing mass disorder were sentenced to imprisonment from 3 years to 3.5 years. They will serve their sentence in a semi-closed prison. The decision was pronounced by the magistrates of the Chisinau Court based in Buiucani, today, September 30.