Moldovan president declares 13 August 2016 as national mourning day

14:56 | 05.08.2016 Category: Official

Chisinau, 5 August /MOLDPRES/- As a token of deep pain caused by the passing away of Queen Anne of Romania, President Nicolae Timofti has signed a decree on declaring the day of 13 August 2016 as national mourning day, the presidential press service has reported.

Thus, on this day, the state flags will be hoisted at half-mast in all Moldovan settlements, as well as in the diplomatic and consular missions of Moldova from abroad.

Also, the memory of Queen Anne will be honored by keeping a moment of silence at 10:00.

In the context, the public authorities, enterprises and organizations are recommended to give up holding mass actions, and media institutions should take into account the specific character of the 13 August day while editing publications and creating programmes.

On 13 August 2016, Queen Anne of Romania will be buried.

(Editor M. Jantovan)

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