Kindergartens unprepared to accommodate children with disabilities. Dan Perciun: "There is no separate funding mechanism"

Kindergartens in the Republic of Moldova are not ready to enrol children with disabilities in the pre-school system due to a lack of budget for them, Education and Research Minister Dan Perciun said. According to the official, one of the priorities of his institution is to promote inclusive education.

Ukrainian refugee women can start businesses in Moldova

Refugee women from Ukraine can get involved in business and open their own enterprise in the Republic of Moldova, thanks to a recently launched educational project. Through this project, refugee women are encouraged to present their business ideas and write business plans, for which they will also receive a grant of $5,000. Business representatives point out that every citizen, regardless of ethnicity, has access to investment development and can easily set up a business in our country.

Ukrainian citizens find it difficult to find a job in the Republic of Moldova due to low wages

More than 1,300 Ukrainian citizens have found a job in the Republic of Moldova, according to data provided by economic agents. This number is small because most of the refugees are mothers who have no one to leave their children with or who do not know the Romanian language. The statement was made by Ana Gherganova, head of the Directorate for Occupational Policy and Labour Migration Regulation at the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, on Radio Moldova's "Paralela 47" programme.

New support for Moldova: The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing a $90 million grant

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development will provide the Republic of Moldova with a grant of over $90 million. At the end of the week, the foreign policy and European integration committee approved the consultative opinion to open negotiations and approve the signing of an agreement involving this. The grant will be disbursed in a single instalment and will be used to co-finance the Moldova Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Competitiveness Programme, said Ion Gumene, State Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.

Niger coup: US offers 'unwavering support' to leader forcibly removed from power

The United States has offered its "unwavering support" to Niger's ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Bazoum was ousted in a coup this week led by General Abdourahmane Tchiani, also known as Omar Tchiani, head of the presidential guard unit. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned those holding Bazoum that "hundreds of millions of dollars of assistance" are at risk, reports the BBC.

29 years since the adoption of the Constitution of Moldova: People consider some changes necessary to ensure a better life

Today marks the 29th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, which came into force on 27 August 1994. The supreme law states that the Republic of Moldova is a sovereign, independent, unitary and indivisible state.

Iurie Rozlovan is the new interim director of Termoelectrica

Iurie Rozlovan is the new interim director of Termoelectrica. He was presented a short time ago by the Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov.

The head of Termoelectrica has submitted a resignation request after the oil scandal

The general director of SA "Termoelectrica", Vasile Leu, has resigned. The information was confirmed to IPN by Energy Minister Victor Parlicov.

Women inactive in the labour market due to family responsibilities. The authorities' solution

More than half of Moldova's population, mostly women aged 25-34, is inactive on the labour market because of family responsibilities, a study shows. To increase women's participation in the workforce, employers are encouraged to develop childcare facilities in their institutions, according to a draft law under public debate. At the same time, according to the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, the number of crèche groups in early education institutions is to be expanded.

Green light to extend the state of emergency. Parliament to examine government proposal

Parliament will examine the Government's proposal to extend the state of emergency for 60 days. Today the members of the Committee on National Security, Defence and Public Order examined the draft decision providing for this and decided to propose it to the plenary for adoption.

30 localities remain without electricity

Due to the unfavorable weather conditions, 30 localities from 7 districts and the Gagauz autonomy remain disconnected from electricity. According to IGSU, among these are the districts: Ialoveni, Hîncești, Drochia, Dondușeni, Glodeni, Rîșcani and Edineț.

BEM file: Five people to stand trial

The Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office announces that it has completed the criminal investigation regarding five people accused of money laundering in particularly large proportions, fraud, but also acquiring a credit through fraud from Banca de Economii.