First "National Ambulance Day" is marked in the Republic of Moldova

Today, in the Republic of Moldova, first "National Ambulance Day" is marked, after the Government approved its establishment in order to increase the degree of responsibility of citizens, both for protecting their own lives and those around them.

EU’s top diplomat urges US to reconsider dropping Ukrainian aid from stop-gap budget bill

The European Union’s foreign policy chief called on US lawmakers Sunday to reconsider their decision to omit financial support for Ukraine from a stop-gap budget bill Congress passed to halt a federal government shutdown, AP reports.

LIVE Republic of Moldova, in mourning. The writer Ion Druta’s funerals today

Today is the day of national mourning in the Republic of Moldova, in connection with the death of the prose writer, playwright and essayist Ion Druță. On this day, in all localities in the country, as well as in the diplomatic and consular missions of the Republic of Moldova abroad, the State Flag of the Republic of Moldova is flown.

Meteorologists warn about exceptional fire danger for the next two weeks

Meteorologists have issued a yellow code that is valid from October 1-15. According to the State Hydrometeorological Service, there will be an exceptional fire hazard (class V) on extended areas.

The number of elderly people in the Republic of Moldova is increasing. Maia Sandu: "We will continue to work for more inclusion"

At the beginning of 2023, almost 600 thousand people aged 60 and over lived in the Republic of Moldova, which constitutes 23.8% of the total population with usual residence. Among them, about 360 thousand were women, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Bridge from Leova-Bumbăta, over the river Prut, does not prove its effectiveness

The bridge from Leova-Bumbăta, over the river Prut, built with great enthusiasm to reduce congestion at the Albița Customs, does not prove its effectiveness, and one of the explanations is that the customs officers at the new border point do not have the necessary infrastructure to carry out appropriate checks , informs Radio Romania News. However, the drivers claim that they bypass this border point, as the route is longer here.

Problems in Moldovan education system to be resolved gradually

The Republican Contest "Teacher of the Year" has named its 9 winners. The teachers who placed first were awarded 50,000 lei each and were awarded the title "Teacher of the Year." Those in second place received 25,000 lei each and the Ministry of Education and Research's Honorary Diploma, while those in third place received 15,000 lei each and the Ministry's Honorary Diploma.

Robotics to be taught in more Moldovan schools

The National Program for the Study of Educational Robotics, implemented under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova, will be expanded to 50 more schools.

Moldova to honour top teachers at annual competition

The best teachers in Moldova will be honoured at the finals of the "Teacher of the Year" competition, which will be held tomorrow at the Chisinau Arena, according to Education Minister Dan Perciun.

Moldova to allow citizens to donate 2% of income tax to schools

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova will be able to donate 2% of their annual income tax to schools of their choice, according to a draft law presented by a group of lawmakers. The list of eligible schools will be determined annually by the State Service Agency.

Moldova's population pyramid is inverted

The number of young people in Moldova has fallen sharply due to declining demographics and migration. In 2022, for the first time in the country's history, the number of young people was lower than the number of elderly, according to an analysis by economic policy expert Veaceslav Ioniță.

Russian citizen denied entry to Moldova with fake Ukrainian passport

A Russian citizen was denied entry to Moldova on September 28, 2023, after presenting a fake Ukrainian passport at the Chisinau International Airport.