Official: Labour migration among Moldova's key problems

Labour migration is one of the key problems facing the Republic of Moldova and one of the causes of the decline in the population of the Republic of Moldova, Felicia Bechtoldt, state secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, told the French publication "Mediapart". According to her, the most important determinant of migration is economic causes. However, in recent years, according to the official, family reunification and the desire to obtain internationally recognised studies and diplomas have been added to the causes of migration.

Rain has caused damage throughout the country

Damage has been recorded in some parts of the country in recent days following rainfall, and the damage is yet to be estimated. The information was confirmed for Radio Moldova by the press officer of the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU), Liliana Pușcașu.

Minute of silence in the Parliament, in memory of the victims of the attack at the Airport

The deputies held a minute of silence in memory of the two officers, who died following the incident at the Chisinau International Airport, Serghei Muntean and Igor Ciofu.

World Bank offers the Republic of Moldova 60 million dollars to modernize the education system. The project was examined by the parliamentary committee

The World Bank will offer the Republic of Moldova financial assistance, in the form of a grant and a loan, in the amount of almost 60 million dollars for the modernization of the education system. At today's meeting, the Foreign Policy and European Integration Committee examined draft agreements that provide for this. The Secretary of State from the Ministry of Education and Research, Adriana Cazacu, said where the money contracted from the World Bank will be invested.

A street in the center of Chisinau will be closed to traffic until September

The road traffic will be suspended starting with July 6 to September 5 on 31 August 1989 str., the section between V. Alecsandri str. and Armeneasca str. Also, between July 5 and 8, road traffic will be suspended on 31 August 1989 Str., at the intersection with Bulgara Str., Chisinau City Hall informs.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean pays a working visit to Florești district

Prime Minister Dorin Recean undertakes a working visit to Florești district. According to the Government's press service, to begin with, the head of the Executive will go to a farmer in the town of Lunga. The business of the Pădureț family specializes in the cultivation of organic vegetables.

MFA confirms: Body of airport attacker to be repatriated to Tajikistan

Relatives of Rustam Asurov, who killed two citizens at Chisinau airport on Friday, have initiated the necessary procedures for the repatriation of the body with the help of representatives of the Tajik diaspora in Chisinau. The statement was made to Radio Moldova by the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MFAEI), Igor Zaharov.

Interest rates on loans granted under the state programme "First Home" are falling

From 1 July the maximum annual interest rate for new loans granted under the State Programme "First Home" has been lowered. Thus, as of this month, the rate is 10.87% per annum, which is 5.8 percentage points lower than the maximum interest rate applied so far, announces the Entrepreneurship Development Organisation. As a result, monthly loan repayments for active beneficiaries will be significantly reduced and potential beneficiaries of the programme will be able to take out new loans on more favourable terms.

The interim president of the SCM has resigned

The interim president of the Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM), Nina Cernat, announced her resignation at today's SCM meeting. The new SCM member, Sergiu Caraman, will take over as interim President until the new President of the Superior Council of Magistracy is appointed.

In June, AIPA allocated subsidies of around 280 million lei to farmers

Around 280 million lei were allocated by the Agricultural Intervention and Payments Agency to farmers in the Republic of Moldova in June. The money has already been disbursed to the accounts of subsidy applicants by AIPA. Since the beginning of the year, more than 860 million lei have been disbursed to the accounts of subsidy recipients for applications under various incentive mechanisms.

Calendar of the Day // 1776: The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America was adopted

Radio Moldova presents the day's calendar - the most important events in history, politics and culture, which we record today, July 4.

Moldovan businessmen invited to attend China International Green Energy Exhibition

Businessmen from the Republic of Moldova are invited to participate in the 15th edition of the International Green Energy Exhibition, which will take place on August 8-10 in Guangzhou, China. Approximately 1,500 exhibitors promoting innovative trends will participate in the event.