Director of ODA Dumitru Pîntea resigns

The director of the Organization for the Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA), Dumitru Pîntea, resigns. This was announced today in a press conference. The interim director will be Gheorghe Iudin.

Ruslan Gălușca is the new head of the General Inspectorate of the Border Police

Ruslan Gălușca was appointed as head of the General Inspectorate of the Border Police. His candidacy was approved today during the Government meeting.

Merit scholarships for 50 Roma pupils and students

The Ministry of Education and Research will grant merit scholarships, worth 1,200 lei per month, for 50 Roma pupils and students. The scholarships will be paid starting in January 2024, and the beneficiaries were selected based on a competition launched by the Interethnic Relations Agency.

Christmas books light up libraries & hospitals in Moldova

In a heartwarming display of festive spirit, the Moldovan government has donated over 3,000 children's books to libraries and hospitals across the country through its "Library Under the Christmas Tree" initiative.

Moldova's workforce crunch: Urban exodus and public sector dilemma

Moldova's economy is facing a significant hurdle: a labour shortage estimated at around 10,000 unfilled positions, according to the National Employment Agency.

Activity of PTF Otaci will be partially suspended on Wednesday

On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, between 12:00 and 14:00, at the Otaci border crossing, works will be carried out to replace the IT network. During the targeted period, the activity of the crossing point will be suspended, informs the Border Police.

Referendum on the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU cannot be organized on the same day as other elections, Central Electoral Commission

The Republican referendum on the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union, which the head of state Maia Sandu spoke about, cannot be organized on the same day as other elections, the secretary of the Central Electoral Commission, Alexandru Berlinschi, stated for Radio Moldova. According to him, the Referendum cannot be organized even 60 days before or 60 days after another election.

Number of COVID-19 cases is increasing in Chisinau

Two wards at the "Toma Ciorbă" Hospital for Infectious Diseases in Chisinau are full of hospitalized patients with COVID-19. The announcement was made during the weekly meeting of the Chisinau City Hall, by the deputy head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance in Chisinau, Vladimir Bolocan. According to the authorities, another ward is to be opened today at the Municipal Clinical Hospital for Pneumology.

Two foreigners tried to enter the country with fake documents

Two fake driver's licenses were detected by border police officers from the Eastern Regional Directorate. The cases were recorded in the last two days.

A New Year's Eve concert will take place in the Great National Assembly Square in Chisinau on December 31

The Christmas Fair in the Grand National Assembly Square was visited by about 100 thousand people within 2 days, declared today at the weekly meeting of Chisinau City Hall, the mayor of Chisinau, Ion Ceban. According to the general mayor, citizens are also expected on December 31 in the center of Chisinau where a New Year's Eve concert will be held.

Bomb alert at a shopping center in Chisinau

Bomb alert at a shopping center in Chisinau. All specialized services immediately went to the scene. The information was confirmed for Radio Moldova by the press officer of the Chisinau Police Department, Natalia Stati.

The US Ambassador to Chisinau sends Christmas wishes in Romanian

The Ambassador of the United States of America in Chisinau, Kent Logsdon, together with his wife Michelle Logsdon came up with a greeting in Romanian for the citizens of Moldova who celebrate Christmas new style. In a post on social networks, the American diplomat wishes Moldovans peace, health and prosperity.