The Republic of Moldova has the opportunity to create at least three living laboratories within the European project "Sustainable Soils"

The Republic of Moldova has the opportunity to create at least three living laboratories within the framework of the European Union project "Sustainable Soils", one of the novelties of the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme for 2021-2027. This was discussed at an international seminar hosted by the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Moldova.

Survey: Nearly half of Moldova's population supports the country's accession to the EU

The Moldovan accession to the European Union is the right way for the development of the Republic of Moldova, according to almost half of the respondents of a survey conducted by ,,Magenta Consulting", and 34% - believe that our country should maintain relations with the Russian Federation - said in a press briefing the founder of ,,Magenta Consulting", Dumitru Slonovschi.

The Employers' Association of Motor Transport Operators warns that several transport units will not be on the road today

The Employers' Association of Motor Transport Operators announces that several regular routes will not be operated today, 13 March, because the transport units do not have registration numbers.

The protest in the center of Chisinau ended without destabilization. The reaction of the authorities

All those who participate in actions aimed at overthrowing the constitutional order, changing the legitimate power in Chisinau, must be held accountable. This is the reaction of the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, to the protest organized by the People's Movement on Sunday.

UPDATE// The bomb alert at Chisinau International Airport was fake

UPDATE 14:55 Following the checks, the specialists found that the bomb alert at the Chisinau Airport was a fake one. Chisinau International Airport has resumed normal activity. Also, a criminal case was started.

UPDATE Clashes and altercations between protesters and police. The crowd is trying to move towards the Government

UPDATE: 13:33 Clashes between protesters and the police, after the crowd tried to move towards the Government. The police inform that the protesters are forcing the police cordon to change their location. Initially, the protest was announced in front of Parliament

Two individuals, caught with flammable substances and prohibited items, escorted to the police

The General Inspectorate of Police (IGP) announces that two suspicious men, who intended to participate in today's planned protest action in the center of Chisinau, were taken to Police for documentation. According to the law enforcement officers, they allegedly had prohibited items on them, including flammable substances.

An alleged member of the Wagner group, detained at Chisinau Airport

A citizen, who was identified as a possible representative of a private military company from the Russian Federation, Wagner, tried to enter the Republic of Moldova in the last week, the Border Police announces. According to the cited source, the case was registered at the Chisinau International Airport. In total, for seven days, 182 foreign citizens, as well as 46 means of transport, were refused entry to the Republic of Moldova.

After a break of three years, the Peace Corps volunteers are returning to our country

Peace Corps volunteers will return to the Republic of Moldova after a three-year break, whose activity in our country was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made today by US Ambassador to Chisinau Kent D Logsdon, who noted that the first group of volunteers will arrive before the end of the year.

Police announce that they have information about the organization of destabilizing actions during Sunday's protest

The police have information such as that tomorrow, during a protest announced by the Movement for the People, it is planned to organize actions of destabilization and mass disorder. In this context, the law enforcement officers ask the organizers and participants to obey the legal requirements and not admit actions that would endanger the life and health of people, as well as the security of the state.

Seven non-judge candidates for positions in the CSM were heard by the Pre-Vetting Commission

The Pre-Vetting Commission has completed the stage of public hearings of non-judge candidates for positions in the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM). Of the 12 candidates, seven participated in the hearings, as two withdrew from the competition, two other candidates did not submit the declaration for 5 years in time, thus being disqualified, and one candidate requested to be evaluated without participating in the hearings .

In February, Moldovans reduced the consumption of natural gas by 31%, compared to the same period last year

The volume of natural gas consumption in February was 93.9 million cubic meters, which is about 31.4% less compared to the same period in 2022. According to a statement issued by the institution, compared to January 2023 this indicator decreased by 2.2 million cubic meters or by about 2.3%.