ANOFM reform: Unemployed registration procedure will be simplified

The procedure for registering the unemployed with the National Agency for Employment will be simplified. The announcement was made by representatives of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, who presented the main provisions of a legislative package called the ANOFM reform. At the same time, several actions will be taken to make the Agency's services as accessible as possible.

What are the main problems facing the Republic of Moldova

The high poverty rate, the exodus of citizens, the ever-decreasing labour force and the ageing population are some of the main problems facing Moldova, say experts who participated in a public debate organised by the IPN news agency. According to them, the problems listed are of such magnitude that they cannot be overcome with domestic resources, and a solution would be European integration and access to European funds.

European Political Community Summit: foreign delegations to be provided with free public transport passes

Foreign delegations arriving in Chisinau during the European Political Community Summit on June 1 will be provided with 2,500 free public transport passes, the mayor of the capital Ion Ceban announced today at the weekly operational meeting of the City Hall.

Moldovans are working more and more. NBS: Average weekly hours are on the rise

Moldovans are working more and more. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, in 2022 the average number of hours worked per week was 39.7 hours. A year earlier, this indicator was 39.4 hours.

CNSM: The minimum wage should be 5,800 lei. How much do Moldovans want to earn

The National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova (CNSM) is aiming for the minimum wage to be 50 percent of the average wage in the economy, CNSM President Igor Zubcu told Radio Moldova. People say that a minimum wage of around 5,800 lei would be too low and that it should be 11-15 thousand lei.

Today marks International Labour Day

Today marks International Labour Day, celebrated in many countries, including the Republic of Moldova. Budget workers will also have days off on 8 and 9 May. Monday 8 May will be made up on Saturday 13 May.

VOX // Residents of Gagauzia vote for a better future. What do they think about relations with Chisinau?

Residents of the autonomous region of Gagauzia voted today for a better future and the development of the region. The citizens with whom the Radio Moldova team talked in Comrat are in favor of good relations with Chisinau and a united Moldova, but they have divided opinions regarding the geopolitical vector.

Prohibited substances found in a minibus coming from Germany

The customs officers found about 120 grams of prohibited substances in an unaccompanied baggage. This was discovered during the control of a minibus traveling from Germany to the Republic of Moldova.

The US provides the Republic of Moldova with security equipment to deal with cyber attacks

The Republic of Moldova received from the United States security equipment worth about 600 thousand dollars to deal with cyber attacks. The announcement was made by the US ambassador to Chisinau, Kent Logsdon, during the second meeting of the Working Group for the cyber security of the critical infrastructure in which Prime Minister Dorin Recean also participated.

The Ministry of Health received 36 electric current generators from the European Commission’s strategic reserve

The Ministry of Health received a donation of 36 electric generators, offered from the RescEU strategic reserve, through the Civil Protection Mechanism of the European Union. The announcement was made yesterday by the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, at a public event.

The Republic of Moldova received a new donation of medical equipment from the US Government

The Republic of Moldova has received a new donation of medical equipment for the Emergency Service from the US Government and the World Health Organization, amounting to $400,000 . US Ambassador to Moldova Kent Longsdon said that the donation will play an important role in providing quality services for both the citizens of our country and Ukrainian refugees. The equipment will be distributed to 18 hospital institutions.

Radio Moldova Youth expands its reach. Elena Stegari: We highlight young people from all regions

The only public radio station for young people, Radio Moldova Tineret (RMT), is expanding its reach and will be available in more localities. The radio frequencies were awarded on a competitive basis by the Audiovisual Council. "Extending the audience would mean we could further highlight young people from all regions of Moldova," said RMT head of programmes Elena Stegari.