President Nicolae Timofti signed a decree to declare November 16, 2015 a mourning day for the victims of the Parris attacks of November 13, as a gesture of solidarity with and in compassion for the French people, IPN reports.

Thus, the state flags all over the country and at Moldova’s embassies and consulates abroad will be flown at half-mast today. At 12 noon, the victims of the Paris terrorist acts will be commemorated by observing a moment’s silence.

The public authorities , enterprises and organizations are recommended not to stage mass recreational activities, while the media outlets to take into consideration the particular features of this day when editing publications and when drawing up the schedules for November 16.