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Heatwave hits Moldova: 38°C forecast for Monday

Forecasters warn that June 29 will be the peak day of Moldova's first summer heatwave, with an orange weather alert likely to be issued.

  • First summer heatwave: up to +37°C in central and southern Moldova this weekend.
  • Monday, June 29 is the peak day, with temperatures potentially reaching +38°C.
  • An orange weather alert will be issued if the 38°C threshold is confirmed.

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Phone fraud costs Moldovans over one million lei in a single day

Moldovan police recorded five phone fraud cases with damages exceeding one million lei, while citizens helped prevent 183 more attempts.

  • Five phone fraud cases reported within 24 hours, with total damages surpassing one million lei.
  • 183 scam attempts were blocked thanks to citizens alerting police in time.
  • The General Inspectorate of Police did not disclose individual amounts or victim profiles.

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Poachers shoot two elk in northern Moldova, police open investigation

The carcasses of two elk were found on a property in Briceni district. The Environment Minister condemned the act and suggested the animals had migrated from Ukraine.

  • Two elk were shot by poachers; carcasses found on a property in Briceni district.
  • Environment Minister Hajdeu condemned the act and says the animals likely came from Ukraine.
  • Police have opened an investigation but announced no arrests as of publication.

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Moldova digest: deputy hits officer at protest, heatwave and baccalaureate results

A lawmaker from "Democracy at Home" hit a police officer at a farmers' protest, while Moldova blacklists Russian artists and brace for 38°C heat.

  • A lawmaker from "Democracy at Home" struck a police officer during a farmers' protest.
  • Moldova blacklists Russian artists Basta and Morgenshtern; temperatures to reach 38°C.
  • Baccalaureate exam results were announced for the current summer session.

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Chișinău suspends traffic at central intersection for three days

Road works at the Bănulescu-Bodoni and București streets intersection will halt traffic from the night of June 26 until June 29.

  • Traffic suspended June 26 at 22:00 through June 29 at 05:00 at Bănulescu-Bodoni and București intersection.
  • Cause: repair works authorised by Chișinău City Hall order.
  • Police officers will be deployed to direct traffic on alternative routes.

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Sandu denies role in cousin's MoldATSA hire, says salary must be paid back

Anastasia Taburceanu, a cousin of Moldova's president, was hired as spokesperson at state-owned MoldATSA. Sandu distances herself and calls the wages "unearned money" that must be returned.

  • Maia Sandu's cousin was hired as spokesperson at state air traffic company MoldATSA.
  • Sandu denies involvement and calls the salary 'unearned money' that must be returned.
  • No formal investigation or restitution demand has been announced so far.

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Sandu says her cousin must return money received at MoldATSA

Moldova's president broke her silence on the Viorica Taburchanu affair, calling for full restitution of over one million lei earned through an appointment made without a public competition.

  • Taburchanu earned over one million lei at MoldATSA through an appointment made without a public competition.
  • Sandu says she was unaware of her cousin's employment at the state agency.
  • The president is demanding full repayment of all sums received.

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Sandu admits MoldATSA director appointment was a failure

Moldova's president says she learned of Dumitru Vangheli's falsified CV from a press investigation, even though the security service had earlier harboured suspicions.

  • Sandu calls Vangheli's appointment to MoldATSA a failure of due diligence.
  • SIS had suspicions about Vangheli before the appointment but did not block it.
  • CV falsifications were exposed by investigative journalists, not state structures.

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Sandu warns: AUR in power in Romania would strain ties with Chișinău

Moldova's president gave an interview to Pro TV Chișinău commenting on Romania's political crisis and its potential consequences for Moldova's EU path.

  • Maia Sandu: AUR in government in Romania would harm Bucharest–Chișinău relations.
  • The warning comes amid Romania's deepening political crisis.
  • Moldova is negotiating EU accession and depends on Romania's political backing.

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Cloudy skies and up to 32°C across Moldova on Thursday

The Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring Authority forecasts overcast conditions nationwide, with temperatures varying by region.

  • Daily high temperatures will reach 32°C across the country.
  • Overcast skies are forecast throughout the Republic of Moldova.
  • Central regions will record maximums of up to 30°C.

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