Maia Sandu: Government will support families with children to give them better chances of development

Russia's war against Ukraine strongly affected the economy of the Republic of Moldova, and during this period the authorities are with families with children, the country's president Maia Sandu said today. The Head of State mentioned that in these difficult conditions, the Government will continue to support families to give them better chances of development.

PHOTO Farmers' protest in the center of Chisinau

Farmers brought their agricultural equipment to the center of the capital and marched with it in front of the main institutions of the state - the Presidency, Parliament and Government. Traffic jams were created on some streets. The farmers claim that the discussions with the Government representatives were without any results. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry announced that the activity of the Commission which will analyze the problems raised by the farmers, has started its activity, later it will propose solutions. The commission is formed by a specialized team comprising representatives from several institutions.

The Republic of Moldova is to implement the MD-Alert system, to inform citizens in emergency situations

In the Republic of Moldova, the MD-Alert system, similar to the one in Romania, RO-Alert, is to be introduced, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Adrian Efros, said on Radio Moldova's "La 360 de grade" show.

Smuggling of 103 coins, ingots and coins at Leușeni customs: A Moldovan, documented

A 36-year-old man is being documented by the Moldovan customs officials, after he tried to illegally introduce 103 coins, an ingot and two medals, allegedly made of precious metal, into the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The case was registered today, December 5, at Leușeni customs.

Farmers resume protests over unmet demands

Moldovan farmers are set to resume protests on Tuesday, December 5, expressing their dissatisfaction with the government's inaction in addressing their pressing concerns

Tourism surges amidst EU candidacy

Moldova's tourism sector is experiencing a surge in visitors, with a 14% increase in the number of tourists staying in accommodation facilities in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

Farmers' dialogue with government intensifies

Representatives of the Farmers' Force Association (Forța Fermierilor) have engaged in high-level discussions with Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Food Industry Chairman Alexandr Trubca, and officials from the National Bank of Moldova (BNM) to address pressing concerns regarding loan rescheduling and debt restructuring.

Energy minister assures sufficient gas reserves

The Republic of Moldova has entered the winter season well-prepared, with sufficient gas reserves to last until February 2024, according to Energy Minister Victor Parlicov. He emphasised that the country's energy security is not dependent on international market fluctuations.

Moldovan Media: Guardians of democracy, vital element of society

In a resounding affirmation of the media's pivotal role in safeguarding democracy, diplomats from the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) commended Moldovan journalists for their unwavering commitment to truth and transparency.

Border Police urges travellers to use alternative crossings

The Border Police in Moldova is advising travellers to consider using alternative border crossings due to heavy traffic at the Sculeni and Leușeni-Albița checkpoints.

Moldova: Romanian citizenship demand booming

The number of Moldovans seeking to regain their Romanian citizenship is growing rapidly, according to jurist and consultant Andrei Sprânceană.

Disability prevalence in Moldova

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (BNS), approximately 6% of Moldova's population, or over 162,000 people, have disabilities. This figure was released in conjunction with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed today.