Bălți is a city in Moldova. It is the second largest city in terms of population, area and economic importance, after Chișinău. The city is one of the five Moldovan municipalities. Sometimes also called "the northern capital", it is a major industrial, cultural and commercial centre and transportation hub in the north of the country. It is situated 127 kilometres (79 mi) north of the capital Chișinău, and is located on the river Răut, a tributary of the Dniester, on a hilly landscape in the Bălți steppe.
The Academy of Sciences of Moldova, established in 1946, is the main scientific organization of the Republic of Moldova and coordinates research in all areas of science and technology.
The Transnistria War was an armed conflict that broke out in November 1990 in Dubăsari between pro-Transnistria forces, including the Transnistrian Republican Guard, militia and Cossack units, and pro-Moldovan forces, including Moldovan troops and police. Fighting intensified on 1 March 1992 and, alternating with ad hoc ceasefires, lasted throughout the spring and early summer of 1992 until a ceasefire was declared on 21 July 1992, which has held. The conflict remained unresolved, but in 2011 talks were held under the auspices of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) with Lithuania holding the rotating chairmanship.
The unification of Romania and Moldova is a popular concept in the two countries beginning with the late 1980s, during the collapse of communism. The Romanian Revolution in 1989 and the independence of Moldova in 1991 further contributed to the development of a movement for the unification of the two Romanian-speaking countries. The question of reunification is recurrent in the public sphere of the two countries, often as a speculation, both as a goal and a danger. The idea, while widespread in Romania, is only supported by a minority in Moldova.
Education in Moldova is currently the responsibility of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research.
The Moldovan Ground Forces is the land armed-forces branch of the Moldovan Armed Forces. The Moldovan Ground Forces date back to the dissolution of the Soviet Union between 1991 and 1992. As of 2018 the Moldovan Ground Forces consists of around 4,000 personnel.
The Ministry of Defence of Moldova is one of the nine ministries of the Government of Moldova. It is the main executive body responsible for the Armed Forces of Moldova. The current Minister of Defense of Moldova is Eugen Sturza.
The Philippine Military Academy is the Philippine military school of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It was established on December 21, 1936 by the virtue of Commonwealth Act № 1 or the National Defense Act. The Academy is located in the city of Baguio. It is the training school for future officers of the AFP.
Camilla Gottschalck is a Danish composer, singer, musician and actress.
Vladimir Plahotniuc, is a Moldovan politician, businessman and philanthropist. He is the chairman of the Democratic Party of Moldova and previously was member of the Parliament of Moldova in two terms, and served as First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Moldova. After the parliamentary elections on February 24, 2019 has been elected as an MP into the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. He is considered to be the powerhouse of Moldovan politics in matters of influence, controlling Moldova's government and parliamentary majority.
Dorin Damir is the vice president of the Judo Federation of Moldova, the president of the Fighting & Entertainment Association of Moldova (FEA), the president of the Moldovan Amateur K-1 Federation, vice president of the World Amateur K-1 Federation, WAK-1F, and a businessman.
Grigore C. Crăiniceanu was a Romanian military officer.
The Michael the Brave 30th Guards Brigade is a primarily ceremonial, as well as combat unit of the Romanian Land Forces.
The Chișinău Independence Day Parade is one of the events of the Independence Day of Moldova. The parade is held in Chișinău, Moldova on August 27 every 5 to 10 years on Great National Assembly Square.
The Presidential Band of the Republic of Moldova is the main military band of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova, specifically serving the President of Moldova in his/her position as commander in chief. The band plays at welcome ceremonies of foreign officials, state ceremonies, parades, accreditation ceremonies of ambassadors, and various community events.
The Honor Guard Company of the Moldovan National Army is an honor guard unit of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova. Daily training in front and specialist training lasts for 4 hours. The unit participates in over 250 ceremonies, including the ceremonies of the appointment of foreign diplomats, and state award ceremonies and welcome ceremonies. The members of the company also have participated in military parades in Romania, Bulgaria, France, Ukraine and other countries. To be eligible for the honor guard, one should be at least 185 cm, have strong health, and have a pleasant appearance.
Eugen Ion Sturza is a Moldovan politician. He is the current Minister of Defence of Moldova under President Igor Dodon and Prime Minister Pavel Filip. Sturza is the youngest member of the Filip Cabinet, at 33 years old.
The Chief of the General Staff of the Moldovan National Army also known as the Commander of National Army is the professional head of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova. The position was established on 26 April 1994, two days after the general staff of the national army was established.
The 3rd Motorized Infantry Brigade "Dacia" is an motorized infantry unit of the Moldovan National Army's Ground Forces based in Cahul. The Dacia Motorized Infantry Brigade in Cahul was created on February 24, 1992, by the decree of the President of the Republic of Moldova. The brigade was among the first units of the National Army to take the oath of faith to the Republic of Moldova and its citizens on March 4, 1992. The brigade is made up of former Soviet Army units in Cahul and Gagauzia's Comrat. It was among the first units to engage in the Transnistria War in 1992.
The Representative Central Band of the Romanian Army is the principal military band of the Romanian Armed Forces and the sole premier band of the Romanian Army based in Bucharest. The organization also involves a multitude of symphonic elements. It is often considered to be a reference to the cultural life of the armed forces and the music of the country.
