Firefighters from Chisinau extinguished a BMW engulfed in flames

A BMW model car was engulfed in flames, while it was parked in front of a restaurant in the Rîscani sector of Chisinau. Firefighters arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire.

Border Police: 42 people were refused entry to the Republic of Moldova within one day

The General Inspectorate of the Border Police announces that it prohibited the entry into the Republic of Moldova for 42 people during the day of July 17. In total, at the border crossing points, the flow of people constituted 64,666 crossings, a larger number being recorded in the direction of entry from the Republic of Moldova – 36,532 crossings.

NATO warns Kosovo government over purchase of lethal drones from Turkey

NATO forces in Kosovo warned the government on Monday over the recent purchase of lethal drones from Turkey, saying the peacekeeping operation remained in charge of the territory’s airspace, AFP reports.

Ukraine grain deal expires after Russia pulls out

The deal allowing Ukraine to safely export grain via the Black Sea has officially expired after Russia pulled out of the crucial agreement, BBC reports.

Poland: Plane crash at Chrcynno hangar kills five and injures seven

A small plane has crashed into a hangar at an airfield near the Polish capital Warsaw, killing five people including its pilot, officials say, BBC reports.

Marina Tauber released from house arrest

MP Marina Tauber, accused of falsifying political party campaign finance reports and accepting illegal funding from an organised criminal group, has been released from house arrest. The judges of the Chisinau Buiucani court rejected the request of the prosecutors, who asked for the measure to be extended. However, the judges decided that Tauber should be placed under judicial control for 60 days, Moldova 1 reports.

One of Tiraspol's opposition leaders was found shot dead in his home. Reintegration office proposes setting up a commission of inquiry

One of Tiraspol's opposition leaders, the leader of the Communist Party of the breakaway region, Oleg Horjan, was reportedly shot dead in his home today. This was announced by the chairman of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, Gennady Zyuganov, and the leader of the Civic Congress of the Republic of Moldova, Mark Tkachuk. The information was also confirmed by the Moldovan police.

A convoy of Wagner's private army fighters and equipment is said to have entered Belarus from Russia

A convoy of Wagner private army fighters and equipment has been seen entering Belarus from Russia, The Guardian reports. According to the Belarusian Defence Ministry press service, the mercenaries and Minsk's armed forces are planning to conduct joint military exercises.

Politicians' views on new government appointments

The appointment of MP Dan Perciun as Minister of Education and Research came as a surprise to no one, because during his term of office he stood out for launching several legislative initiatives, according to representatives of the parliamentary and extra-parliamentary opposition parties. On the other hand, a surprise was the appointment of Adrian Efros, who is not part of the system, as Minister of Internal Affairs. The appointment of Andrei Spînu as minister of infrastructure and regional development is a controversial one, as his previous work has been much discussed in the public arena, politicians say.

Wheat prices rose sharply after Russia refused to extend Black Sea grain transport agreement

Wheat prices rose significantly today after Russia announced it was no longer participating in the Black Sea grain export deal, traders said, Reuters reports. On the Chicago Grain Exchange, wheat futures climbed 3.4% today to $6.84 for about 27 pounds, after previously advancing more than 4%.

17 people are running for the position of member of the NBM Supervisory Board

Seventeen people are running for four positions on the Supervisory Board of the National Bank of Moldova, Parliament announces. The terms of office of the four expire at the end of July, having been appointed by the legislature seven years ago.

LIVE Newly appointed ministers swear in before President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean

The appointed ministers take the oath of office in the presence of President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean.