Vladimir Bolea: Several Ministers of Agriculture from the EU will come to the Republic of Moldova to participate in the National Wine Day

Several Ministers of Agriculture from the European Union will come to the Republic of Moldova to participate in the National Wine Day. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Vladimir Bolea, during a show on N4. The official also stated that in recent years major efforts have been made to improve the quality of the wine produced in the Republic of Moldova.

NBS: Annual inflation reached 9.7% in August

In August, annual inflation reached 9.7%. Thus, the further reduction of its annual rate was registered, starting from November last year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announces. Last month, average consumer prices fell by 0.1%.

Moldovan Parliament Speaker visits Lithuania for talks on cooperation

Moldova's Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu will travel to Vilnius, Lithuania, from September 8-10, 2023, to attend the opening of the Lithuanian Seimas plenary session.

Moldova's wine exports soar 34% in first 7 months of 2023

Moldova's wine exports surged 34% in the first seven months of 2023, compared to the same period of 2022, according to the National Wine Office of Moldova.

Moldova's mandatory health insurance system: A success, but challenges remain

The implementation of the mandatory health insurance system in Moldova has been the country's most significant achievement in the health care sector since independence, according to Ion Dodon, the general director of the National Health Insurance Company.

Moldova: Salaries double in 30 years, but incomes rise only 1.4 times

Salaries in Moldova have doubled since independence, but incomes have only increased 1.4 times, according to experts. The average pension is set to exceed the 1991 level for the first time this year.

Belgium's decision to open embassy in Moldova is historic

The opening of an embassy by Belgium in Moldova is a historic decision that demonstrates the increasing interest of the Belgian kingdom in the Eastern European country, said Ambassador Viorel Cibotaru.

BRICS Summit in Johannesburg focuses on expansion and global influence

The BRICS summit opened in Johannesburg on Tuesday, with the expansion of the bloc and its global political and economic influence top of the agenda.

Scholarships for pedagogy students to be raised to minimum wage in Moldova

Education Minister Dan Perciun announced today at the annual conference of teachers in Soroca district that scholarships for pedagogy students will be raised to the level of the minimum wage next year.

Moldova, Ukraine agree to develop joint border control

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean met with his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmygal in Kiev on Wednesday to discuss bilateral cooperation in the economic, energy, agricultural, infrastructure, and transport sectors.

Crimea Platform aims to increase international pressure on Russia

Ukraine is holding the third edition of the Crimea Platform Summit today, an international forum aimed at coordinating efforts to liberate the Crimean Peninsula, which was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.

War in Ukraine slows down construction in Moldova

The volume of construction works in Moldova decreased by 8% in the first half of 2023, compared to the same period last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.