Anca Dragu is the new governor of the National Bank of Moldova for a term of seven years

The former Minister of Finance from Romania and ex-president of the Senate from Bucharest, Anca Dragu, was appointed as governor of the National Bank of Moldova for a term of seven years. Her candidacy was approved during the Parliament session on December 22, with the vote of 58 deputies.

Consumers will have lower bills for thermal energy in December, Minister of Energy

The Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov, assures consumers that in December the amounts for thermal energy included in the bills will not be so high. This after several citizens were puzzled by the fact that in November they had to pay more, even though the heating season started later than usual.

The Republic of Moldova will purchase another air surveillance system

The Republic of Moldova will have one more air surveillance system, in addition to the one that arrived in Chisinau the other day, said Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi.

2024 Grants Program for youth organizations was launched

The Ministry of Education and Research announced the launch of the 2024 Grants Program for youth organizations. The expected budget for next year is 10 million lei. The National Agency for Youth is responsible for these projects implementation. The program is dedicated to the support and development of the youth sector in the Republic of Moldova, through which logistical and financial support will be offered, on a tender basis, for the implementation of youth initiatives, programs and projects, thereby strengthening cooperation with civil society.

Moldovan citizens will receive support from the state upon returning to the country. "Diaspora" national program for 2024 - 2028, approved by the Executive

The national program "Diaspora", for 2024 - 2028, was approved by the Executive. Its purpose foresees the creation of a support unit for citizens of the Republic of Moldova upon returning to the country and stimulating the involvement of the diaspora in various fields.

Prime Minister asks the MAI to increase the number of employees at customs and the airport during the winter holidays

Prime Minister Dorin Recean asks the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) to increase the number of employees in customs and the airport during the winter holidays. Also, the head of the Executive urged the institutions to mobilize and to activate at maximum capacity for the safety of citizens, the prevention of antisocial acts and the maintenance of the climate of order and public peace.

Government voted: From January 1, the one-off child-birth allowance will be 20 thousand lei

Starting from January 1, 2024, the one-off child-birth allowance will be increased by 9,068 lei, from 10,932 to 20,000 lei. A decision in this sense was approved today by the Government.

Vice President of the Parliament says that the Transnistrian region can contribute to the European integration of the Republic of Moldova

Economic agents, citizens and civil society on the left side of the Nistru have the freedom to come up with proposals and initiatives to support the European integration process of the Republic of Moldova, said the Vice-President of the Parliament, Mihail Popșoi for Radio Free Europe.

Government is examining nominations for a chief negotiator with the EU

The government in Chisinau is examining several candidates for a chief negotiator with the European Union, while waiting for an assessment by the European Commission, the vice-president of the Parliament Mihail Popșoi told Radio Free Europe.

Moldova mulls lower energy costs as regulator reviews tariff adjustments

Potential cost reductions for both heating and electricity could be forthcoming for Moldovan households, as the National Energy Regulation Agency (ANRE) gears up for a crucial meeting on Friday to analyse Termoelectrica's tariff adjustment proposals.

Cancer screening: Saliva test hopes emerge

With global cancer cases projected to hit 28.4 million by 2040, researchers at Sweden's University of Gothenburg propose a novel approach: a simple saliva test for early detection.

KIV retires: Chisinau Airport embraces RMO

Signalling a strategic shift towards international alignment and independent identity, Chisinau International Airport will implement a new International Air Transport Association (IATA) code, RMO, effective January 18, 2024.