Sources: Israel allegedly planted explosives in 5,000 Hezbollah pagers
Radio Moldova,
18 September 2024 9:20
Israel's Mossad spy agency planted explosives inside 5,000 pagers imported by Lebanese group Hezbollah months before Tuesday's detonations, a senior Lebanese security source and another source told Reuters. The operation was an unprecedented Hezbollah security breach that saw thousands of pagers detonate across Lebanon, killing nine people and wounding nearly 3,000 others, including the group's fighters and Iran's envoy to Beirut.
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Russian citizens who permanently reside in Latvia but have failed the required Latvian-language exam have started receiving letters warning them to leave within 30 days or face "forced deportation", reports RFE.
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The court of the city of Donetsk, controlled by the Russians, decided to expel a man originally from the Republic of Moldova from Russia. He fought on the side of the Russian Federation in the war against Ukraine, writes Tass. The man is accused of evading a previous deportation order. Once he arrives in the Republic of Moldova, he could be sentenced for mercenary.
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SIS excluded four people from the list of those associated with Plahotniuc, Andronachi and Șor # Radio Moldova
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13 September 2024
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The officers of the National Investigation Inspectorate, together with the prosecutors of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office, conducted new searches on Friday, September 13, in a criminal case regarding the illegal financing of political parties and initiative groups. The file, opened under accusations of money laundering and illegal financing in particularly large proportions, involves the activity of an organized criminal group, informs the Police. According to the source, it is about the representatives of the parties affiliated to Ilan Șor.
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The Parliament starts the first plenary session of the autumn session 2024. Several topics were included on the agenda, including support measures for farmers affected by this year's drought.
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Assistance for farmers affected by drought. AIPA starts accepting applications for financial support # Radio Moldova
Farmers affected by drought and heat in their wheat and corn crops can, starting today, September 13, submit requests for financial aid to the Agency of Intervention and Payments for Agriculture (AIPA). According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA), the Government's decision that provides for the allocation of financial means and the approval of their distribution method was published today in the Official Gazette.
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Ukrainian pilots have started training on the F-16 in Romania, announced the Minister of Defense from Kiev, Rustem Umerov, who said that he was preparing to visit Bucharest, reports news.ro. The official stated that he spoke on the phone with his Romanian counterpart, Angel Tîlvăr, about strengthening the protection of the Ukrainian sky against Russian missiles and drones.
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LIVE TEXT // Luxembourg supports the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU. Joint declaration, signed in Chisinau # Radio Moldova
The Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Moldova, was welcomed to the Government, in an official ceremony, by Prime Minister Dorin Recean. The two officials will have a bilateral meeting, followed by an extended meeting of the delegations from the two states.
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Failed attempt: a teenager and eight Ukrainian men tried to illegally cross the border with the Republic of Moldova # Radio Moldova
In the Odesa region, a 16-year-old boy and eight men were intercepted by the Ukrainian Border Guard Service while trying to illegally cross the border into the Transnistrian region through corn fields.
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Luc Frieden: We are with the Republic of Moldova on its path to joining the great European family # Radio Moldova
The Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Moldova, was welcomed to the Government, in an official ceremony, by Prime Minister Dorin Recean. The two officials will have a bilateral meeting, followed by an extended meeting of the delegations from the two states.
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The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, welcomed to the Government by Prime Minister Dorin Recean # Radio Moldova
The Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Moldova, was welcomed to the Government, in an official ceremony, by Prime Minister Dorin Recean. The two officials will have a bilateral meeting, followed by an extended meeting of the delegations from the two states.
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A solid household waste recycling center will be built in Chisinau. For its construction, the state allocates a 15-hectare plot of land, located near Uzinelor str.
12 September 2024
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Romania will ask the EU for energy compensation. Sebastian Burduja: The support offered to the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine puts pressure on prices # Radio Moldova
Romania will ask the European Union for compensation for the energy price differences between the west and the east of the continent. This was announced by the Minister of Energy from Bucharest, Sebastian Burduja. He explained that, for several months, prices in the region are significantly higher than in Western Europe.
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Japan finances three wastewater treatment systems in Andrușul de Jos. The investment amounts to over 97 thousand dollars # Radio Moldova
Three wastewater treatment systems will be installed in Andrusul de Jos village in Cahul district, the Japanese ambassador to Chisinau, Yamada Yoichiro, said today. According to him, the project is worth over 97 thousand dollars, and the money will be provided by the Government of Tokyo. The Japanese diplomat also emphasized that these systems will maintain a clean environment in the locality, and the water from the wells will not be polluted.
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Expert: Republic of Moldova’s integration into the EU does not mean that our country will have to join NATO # Radio Moldova
During the election campaign, there will be more fakes launched by the Kremlin and some politicians with the aim of diverting the country's European course, claim the representatives of the Civic Initiative "Citizens for Europe". They aim to combat fake narratives, some myths such as the dangers presented by NATO and our country's accession to the European Union.
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Popșoi, about the new Russian ambassador in Chisinau: His activity was verified by the authorities # Radio Moldova
The new ambassador of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, was confirmed in his position after the Moldovan authorities verified his activity. Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi told Jurnal TV that although Ozerov has been involved in controversial statements throughout his career, no specific statement has targeted the Republic of Moldova in a way that would create diplomatic problems.
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A citizen of Ukraine gets 4 years of suspended sentence, announces the General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Moldova. She was found guilty of bribing a police officer from the Botanica Police Inspectorate. It happened in May 2024, when the woman was detained by CNA officers, after she was reported by the head of the Botanica Police Inspectorate.
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