Moldova Honors Chernobyl Heroes
Radio Moldova,
26 April 2024 9:40
Over 3,500 Moldovans courageously put their health and lives on the line in the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster 38 years ago to contain the radioactive fallout.
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Agenda of President Sandu's first state visit to Norway: welcome ceremony at the Royal Palace, meetings with officials and gala dinner # Radio Moldova
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21:00
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17:50
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16:30
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16:20
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14:30
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"The light rises, even when it is knocked down." The messages of the top leadership on Easter holidays # Radio Moldova
The leadership of the country, the president, the prime minister and the Parliament Speaker sent congratulatory messages on the occasion of the Easter holiday. They called for unity and solidarity, for the preservation of peace and freedom, but also for the perpetuation of traditions.
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16:50
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16:20
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16:10
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16:00
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This evening, the Holy Light, brought from Jerusalem, will arrive in the Republic of Moldova.
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19:40
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19:20
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19:10
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Veaceslav Negruța tendered his resignation from the role of economic advisor to the President. The decree, signed by President Maia Sandu on April 26th, was published in the Official Gazette's edition of Friday, May 3rd.
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20:10
Soldiers of the National Army will participate in the "Swift Response-2024" exercise # Radio Moldova
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20:10
Resignations at the Chisinau Court of Appeal. 20 judges submitted resignation requests # Radio Moldova
Massive resignations at the Chisinau Court of Appeal. 20 magistrates submitted resignation requests. The information was confirmed for the "Teleradio-Moldova" Broadcaster by the interim president of the CSM, Sergiu Caraman. The resignation requests are to be examined by the CSM in the May 7 meeting. Most magistrates justify their desire to leave the system "for personal reasons".
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A large barrel on the territory of a former winery on Grenoble str. in the Botanica sector of Chisinau was engulfed in flames. The information was confirmed for the "Teleradio-Moldova" Company by the press officer of the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, Liliana Pușcașu.
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The First Peace Summit for Ukraine, which will take place on June 15-16 in Switzerland, will become a platform for dialogue on ways to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine, the press service of the President of Ukraine said in a statement, Interfax-Ukraine reports.
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Six Ukrainians, detained while illegally crossing the border. They request asylum on the territory of the Republic of Moldova # Radio Moldova
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Ukraine : Defense Ministry working to limit satellite imaging of Ukrainian territory # Radio Moldova
Ukraine is working to limit satellite mapping of Ukrainian territory, amid concerns of intelligence leaks that would benefit Russian forces, Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced on May 1, The Kyiv Independent reports.
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UK expresses its support for our country. David Cameron: " We will always stand with Moldova and its people, defending their democratic choice to pursue a path of freedom, independence and sovereignty" # Radio Moldova
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11:50
A Russian missile attack killed three people and injured three others in the Ukrainian port of Odesa early on Wednesday, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said, Reuters reports.
11:50
Western politicians and diplomats have called for a halt to spiralling violence in Georgia after security forces used water cannon, teargas, stun grenades and rubber bullets to break up a peaceful rally against a “foreign influence” bill overnight, The Guardian reports.
11:50
First 250 volunteers, trained for fair monitoring of secondary school graduation exams # Radio Moldova
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11:50
Tens of thousands protest in Georgia as parliament advances 'foreign influence' bill # Radio Moldova
The Black Sea Caucasus nation has been gripped by mass anti-government protests since April 9, after the ruling Georgian Dream party reintroduced plans to pass a law, which critics say resembles repressive Russian legislation used to silence dissent, AFP reports.
11:50
Ukrainian officials said a Russian missile attack injured 14 people Thursday at a postal facility in the southern city of Odesa, Reuters reports.
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