A soldier injured himself with a weapon during service

IPN.md

20 January 2026
12:21

A serviceman of the National Army injured his head with a weapon. The soldier was urgently transported to the hospital and is under the supervision of doctors. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning during service, in a unit from the Floresti garrison, reports IPN.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the incident involved a standard-issue weapon. The soldier is a contracted employee of the army. The Head of the Information and Media Communication Service, Maria Arama, specified that more details will be provided later.

The police are investigating the case. Meanwhile, the authorities have ordered an internal inquiry to establish all the circumstances under which the incident within the National Army occurred.

Floresti Ministry of Defense National Army soldier weapon

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IPN | Cultural Agenda | July 25

by Irina Botu 24.07.2026

Musicians Timur Panteleev (vocals, guitar) and Alexandr Obîdennik (violin) are organizing a concert dedicated to the memory of Vladimir Vysotsky “Of course, I will return…” /State Russian Drama Theater “A.P. Chekhov” /at 03:00 PM/; at 06:00 PM/.

The audience is invited to the film “A Safe Place” presented at the Transylvania International Film Festival, sixth edition /Cineplex Loteanu /at 03:00 PM/.

The film “Yellow Tie” is presented at the Transylvania International Film Festival, 6th edition /Cinema Odeon /at 03:00 PM/.

Seniors from the capital are invited to a new edition of musical shows, held within the framework of the socio-cultural weekend project “Dialogue between generations” (July 25-26) /Public Garden “Stefan cel Mare si Sfant” /at 04:00 PM/.

The film “The Living” is presented at the Transylvania International Film Festival, 6th edition /Cineplex Loteanu /at 05:30 PM/.

The film “On Our Own” is being presented at the Transylvania International Film Festival, 6th edition /Odeon Cinema /at 05:45 PM/.

The Ciocana Sector Prefecture is organizing a new open-air dance evening /Ciocana Sector Amphitheater /at 06:00 PM/.

The film “Comatogen” directed by Igor Cobileanski is presented /Radical Theater /at 07:00 PM/.

A concert is taking place outdoors featuring Marcel Lazar – piano, Constantin Borodin – cello, and Ion Mosneaga – violin /Nicolae Donici’s Manor in Dubasarii Vechi /at 07:00 PM/.

The film “Green Wave” is presented at the Transylvania International Film Festival, 6th edition /Cineplex Loteanu /at 07:30 PM/.

Romanian short films are presented at the Transylvania International Film Festival, 6th edition /Artcor /at 08:00 PM/.

The film “Diary of a Chambermaid” is presented at the Transylvania International Film Festival, 6th edition /Odeon Cinema /at 08:00 PM/.

The immersive exhibition continues, inspired by the mythology and mystical folklore of the Republic of Moldova, “The Forest”, created by Milen Chelea /Plai Gallery /July 23-August 6/.

The exhibition “Urban Archeology and the Hidden Memory of Chisinau” continues /National Museum of History of Moldova /July 17-November 30/.

The contemporary art exhibition-competition continues: The municipal salon within the “Te salut, Chisinau!” Festival, the VI edition, dedicated to the 590th anniversary of the city /Constantin Brancusi Exhibition Center /July 8-26/.

The documentary exhibition “Echo from the past, for present and future” continues, dedicated to the memory of the victims of Stalinist deportations and one of the most tragic episodes in the history of Bessarabia /BNRM /July 3-August 3/.

The exhibition “The Thread of Identity! The traditional Romanian costume in book illustrations made by plastic artists from the Republic of Moldova” continues /BNRM /June 25-August 15/.

The graphic exhibition by Lica Sainciuc continues, opened as part of the Creative Industries Festival /Lutnita Gallery /June 5 – July 31/.

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A soldier injured himself with a weapon during service

IPN.md

20 January 2026
12:21

The police are investigating the case. Meanwhile, the authorities have ordered an internal inquiry to establish all the circumstances under which the incident within the National Army occurred.

Floresti Ministry of Defense National Army soldier weapon

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The “Eugen Doga” International Airport in Chisinau is seeking a contractor for repair works exceeding 67 million lei

by Irina Botu 24.07.2026

The “Eugen Doga” International Airport in Chisinau has launched a public tender for the current repair and maintenance of the asphalt concrete surfaces of the aerodrome platform. The estimated value of the contract is 67.2 million lei, excluding VAT, reports IPN.

According to the announcement published on the public procurement platform, bids can be submitted during the period of August 3-17, after the clarification request stage has ended, which will take place until August 3.

According to the technical documentation, a large part of the investment is intended for the repair of platform no. 1, where the aircraft parking spots are located. The verified estimate for these works is approximately 55 million lei, including VAT.

The repairs are not limited to the area where the aircraft are stationed, but also target the infrastructure used daily by airport services. Thus, the repairs also include the connection area between the control point and the aerodrome platform, the parking area designated for airport vehicles, the area where the workshops and material depots are located, as well as the area of the fuel supply station. At the same time, work will also be carried out on the access road to the passenger terminal.

The specification book indicates that the need for interventions was identified following technical inspections. The documentation further stipulates that the interventions will be carried out in operational areas and with restricted access, without affecting the airport’s activity.

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