Around 1,300 young people were funded for the Cultural Voucher programme: what services were accessed

More than half of 18 year olds have activated their cultural voucher. Most of them were used to purchase books and movie tickets, representatives of the Ministry of Culture said in a commentary for our radio station. Young people say they want the programme to be extended to more age groups.

Chisinau City Hall will provide the necessary support to the State Chancellery for the organisation of the National Assembly "European Moldova"

Chisinau City Hall will provide the necessary support to the State Chancellery for the organisation of the National Assembly "European Moldova" on 21 May, Mayor Ion Ceban announced today at a press conference.

Valeriu Mija: Moldova needs 250 million euros to modernise its armed forces

The Republic of Moldova needs €250 million to modernise its armed forces after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The statement was made by Defence Ministry state secretary Valeriu Mija, reports Reuters.

More opportunities for transit of goods between Moldova and the EU: What the agreement ratified by the Parliament provides for

The agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union (EU) on road freight transport has been ratified. The agreement will help overcome transport bottlenecks faced by Moldovan road haulage operators following the Russian Federation's military aggression in Ukraine, according to Parliament.

The deputies meet in session: What projects are on the agenda

Parliament meets in session today from 10:00. MPs will debate several bills in plenary.

Ana Revenco: The introduction of pre-vetting or vetting procedures for police officers and MAI employees is not necessary

The introduction of pre-vetting or vetting procedures for police officers and Interior Ministry employees, similar to those applied by authorities in the judiciary and prosecution system, is not necessary, Interior Minister Ana Revenco told Free Europe in an interview.

The volume of waste could be reduced by up to 90% through a harmless incineration procedure: What the government approved regulation provides for

Using a harmless incineration procedure, the volume of waste going to landfill could be reduced by up to 90%. A regulation aimed at gradually reducing the amount of land subject to contamination by landfill and laying down special conditions for incineration plants has been approved by the government.

NATO Military Committee Chairman: Romania is a guarantor of Black Sea security and will continue to support Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia

Romania is a guarantor of Black Sea security and will continue to support Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia affected by Russia's war against Kiev, NATO Military Committee Chairman Robert Bauer told a press conference during his visit to Bucharest.

Coordinated control at the Leuseni-Albița crossing point successfully tested

Border and customs authorities of the Republic of Moldova and Romania have today implemented, on a test basis, coordinated control at the Leuseni-Albița border crossing point on the territory of Romania.

The draft law on the tasks of the SIS has been submitted to the Parliament for public consultation

Public consultations on the draft law on the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) were held in Parliament today. Discussions focused on the rules in the articles setting out the powers of the Intelligence and Security Service and the Director of the institution.

Dorin Recean: Promoting exports with local products means more jobs

Promoting exports with local products means more jobs in Moldova, Prime Minister Dorin Recean told the opening of the round table on economic diplomacy. According to the Prime Minister, this means diversifying markets, attracting investment and developing new infrastructure projects.

Chisinau City Hall will continue to pay residents compensation for light and heat

Chisinau City Hall will continue to pay compensation to the capital's residents until the end of the heating season, Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban announced today.