Maia Sandu, after Russia's massive attack: "It highlights the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities"

Today's aggression highlights the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities in order to protect lives, President Maia Sandu wrote on social media after Russia's massive attack on the neighboring country.

A new deepfake with Maia Sandu on social networks. Statements by the Presidency

The Presidency of the Republic of Moldova urges citizens to be careful and not to be manipulated by fake information distributed on certain networks and channels. The recommendation comes in the context in which a new deepfake with president Maia Sandu appeared on a Telegram channel. This time, in this video, the so-called head of state congratulates Moldovans on New Year's Eve and urges citizens to vote for her in the next presidential elections. Throughout the video, the actress playing the role of Maia Sandu uses humorous accents.

Alexei Buzu: The deficit in the pension budget in 2024 is about 30%

In 2024, the deficit in the pension budget is about 30 percent, which is 6.3 billion lei, money that the Government will cover from the state budget, said the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, in the show "Public Space" from Radio Moldova. According to the official, there is no risk of the pension system collapsing.

LIVE Press conference held by the management of the "Teleradio-Moldova" Company

The Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" organizes a press conference regarding the announcement of the solutions contest to identify ideas for the design and construction of the company's new headquarters.

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.