Valeriu Sainsus: The demographic situation in the country can be recovered if effective state policies are implemented

The demographic situation in the Republic of Moldova, which is currently unfavourable, can be recovered in 7-8 years if effective state policies are applied, demography expert Valeriu Sainsus told Free Europe. In his opinion, in the medium term, it is important to return to families with two children, and from a long-term perspective, the state should give priority to families with three children.

Calendar of the Day // The Mont Blanc Tunnel celebrates its 58th anniversary today

Radio Moldova presents the calendar of the day - the most important events in history, politics and culture that we mark today, July 16.

Heavy traffic at the Sculeni and Leușeni crossing points

At the Sculeni and Leușeni border crossing points, intensive traffic is recorded on the way out of the Republic of Moldova, informs the Border Police.

Trolleybus driver, who fatally injured a student, learned her sentence

The trolleybus driver, who at the end of March fatally injured a student on a pedestrian crossing in the Ciocana sector of Chisinau, was sentenced to four years in prison.

Prime Minister heard the report on the tragedy at the Airport and announced the decisions

Prime Minister Dorin Recean on Friday heard the report of the institutions responsible for the security of the Chisinau International Airport: the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Chisinau International Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Intelligence and Security Service and was informed about the assessment of the security system at border crossing points.

Soroca: A woman from the village of Rublenita was rescued from the well

An 87-year-old woman was rescued from a well, after a time-trial mission by firefighters. The incident happened yesterday in Rublenita village, Soroca district.

Parliament appoints a new Ombudsman for children's rights

Vasile Coroi was appointed People's Advocate for children's rights. His candidacy was supported by 53 deputies.

Village health centres will be able to market medicines. Legislative initiative - voted in first reading

Village health centres will be able to market medicines. The legislative initiative was tabled by the chairman of the Social Protection, Health and Family Affairs Committee, Dan Perciun, and voted in first reading at today's plenary session.

More than 300 entrepreneurs will benefit from grants to develop their business through the EU for SMEs project

More than 300 entrepreneurs will benefit from grants to grow their business through the EU for SMEs project. The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitisation in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Organisation launched the programme at a press conference today. The project is an additional opportunity to support small and medium-sized businesses in Moldova and is worth €8 million, said Janis Mažeiks, Ambassador of the European Union to Moldova, who attended the launch event.

150 rescuers from several countries came to the Republic of Moldova for a large-scale joint exercise. For the first time, volunteer fire teams are involved

Around 150 representatives of rescue teams from Latvia, Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine and Poland came to the Republic of Moldova to participate in the large-scale field exercise "EURO -MED REACT". During 36 hours without interruption, the firefighters intervened in simulated disasters such as fires, chemical accidents, traffic accidents with multiple victims. The participants work with experts from the European Union Civil Protection Team and the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism is activated.

Pre-Vetting: Candidates from the new group of non-judges, nominated by the Parliament to the SCM, will be heard

The Pre-Vetting Committee will hear candidates from the new group of non-judges nominated by Parliament for membership of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from 14 to 21 July.

Dozens of tourism businesses to benefit from non-reimbursable financial support

More businesses in the tourism sector, local economic development, creation of new jobs, including the promotion and export of products, will become possible through the "Programme of support for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector" approved by the Executive on Wednesday.