Maia Sandu’s message on International Children's Day

On International Children's Day, President Maia Sandu came with a message. The head of state pointed out that today at the Summit of the European Political Community they will discuss how to offer our children a future free from threats.

"Europe remains united in defense of our common values" // Messages from the Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden before the EPC Summit

"Europe remains united in defense of our common values", this message was sent by the Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden, who will participate in the Summit of the European Political Community on June 1.

Maia Sandu's message before the European Community Summit: We are ready to receive guests from the whole continent

The Republic of Moldova is ready to host the second Summit of the European Political Community, President Maia Sandu claims. The head of state addressed a welcome message to the guests, who arrive in Chisinau.

Ursula von der Leyen and Josep Borrell arrived in Chisinau to participate in the EPC Summit

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen together with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell arrived in Chisinau to participate in the EPC Summit, which will take place on June 1.

Vladimir Bolea: In June, $6.5 million will be provided to strengthen AIPA and ANSA

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry has undergone a reorganisation and reform process, following which a new directorate has been created to deal with the food industry, said Minister Vladimir Bolea. According to him, the selection of candidates for management positions is currently taking place. At the same time, the directorate will be responsible for analysing prices and markets, which is an extremely important tool for increasing the economic potential of Moldovan agriculture, especially in the context of fierce competition in the Black Sea basin region, he added. Vladimir Bolea also specified that changes are taking place at the level of the Agency for Intervention and Payments for Agriculture.

National Bureau of Statistics: More than 67 million passengers used public transport in the first three months of this year

More than 67 million passengers used public transport in the first three months of this year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics show. The number is up 30 percent compared to the same period last year. At the same time, the president of the Employers' Association of Car Transport Operators, Oleg Alexa, told Radio Moldova that although the number of people transported is on the rise, it has not reached the figures attested before the pandemic.

Expert on Turkey's elections: "President Erdogan has managed to convince those who doubted that his economic policy would work"

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been re-elected as Turkey's president for a third consecutive term following the second round of elections, the High Electoral Committee has announced. He won his five-year term with more than 52 percent of the vote. The results were predictable, Victor Juc, director of the Institute for Legal, Political and Sociological Research, told Radio Moldova. The expert also pointed out that relations between Turkey and Moldova will not change radically after Sunday's elections.

European Commission spokesperson: Romania and Bulgaria ready to formally join Schengen

Romania and Bulgaria are ready to officially join Schengen, European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper announced on the Brussels institution's official Twitter page. She added that they are working closely with the Council presidency to make a decision as soon as possible, as both countries have met the accession criteria since 2011.

In June, Energocom will procure 95% of its electricity needs from the Cuciurgan power plant

Energocom has extended its contract with the Cuciurgan power plant for the month of June, which will allow it to supply 95% of the electricity consumption of the right bank of the Dniester. Thus, next month it will purchase about 303 thousand Megawatt per hour.

Dorin Recean: Government will demand cheaper gas for consumers

The government will procure cheaper natural gas from next week. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean. The official said from the rostrum of the Parliament that the authorities will request, in this context, a decrease in the natural gas tariff.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean in front of MPs. Requests extension of the state of emergency for another 60 days

Prime Minister Dorin Recean appeared before MPs today to call for an extension of the state of emergency for a further 60 days as the war in Ukraine, triggered by Russia, continues. At the same time, Dorin Recean announced that they will soon come up with an initiative that will create the instrument of emergency ordinance as in Romania.

Veaceslav Ionita: "Last month, for the first time deposits in our banking system exceeded 100 billion lei"

In the coming months, the National Bank of Moldova will continue to loosen monetary policy, which will make Moldovan citizens invest, said economic policy expert Veaceslav Ionita. According to him, at present the lending process of the population remains weak because the interest rate is high. We are witnessing a much faster growth of deposits in banks than the number of loans, he said.