Moldova takes steps to address teacher shortage

The Moldovan government has increased the allowance for young specialists from 120,000 to 200,000 lei, the equivalent of approximately $6,600 to $11,100. The allowance is paid to young people who graduate from institutions of higher education and commit to working as teachers for at least five years.

Gagauz deputies block election of Executive Committee for sixth time

Gagauz deputies blocked the election of the Executive Committee of Gagauzia for the sixth time on Friday, questioning the legality of Eugenia Gutul's appointment as Bashkan and demanding the resignation of the chairman of the region's People's Assembly, Dmitry Constantinov.

Moldova signs agreement to modernise economy and create jobs

Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced on Friday that an agreement has been signed to allow the country to participate in the EU Single Market Programme.

Experts: Ukraine's resistance is preventing Russia from occupying Moldova

The Republic of Moldova made the right choice on February 24, 2022, when it decided to detach itself from everything that means "Russkii Mir" and join the civilised world, according to experts who spoke at a public debate organised by IPN News Agency.

Comrat People's Assembly to vote on Executive Committee for sixth time

The Comrat People's Assembly will meet today for the sixth time to appoint the Executive Committee. Regional Governor Evghenia Guțul has posted on social media a new list of candidates for the committee.

US welcomes results of Gazprom debt audit

The United States has welcomed the results of an independent audit that found that a large part of the debt owed by Moldovagaz to Gazprom is unjustified.

Moldovan Parliament Speaker visits Lithuania for talks on cooperation

Moldova's Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu will travel to Vilnius, Lithuania, from September 8-10, 2023, to attend the opening of the Lithuanian Seimas plenary session.

Russia calls on Moldova to pay Gazprom debt

The Russian Foreign Ministry has called on the Moldovan authorities to "refrain from politicising practical issues of bilateral cooperation, including in the energy sector." The statement was made in response to the results of an audit of Moldovagaz's alleged debts to Gazprom.

65 million lei allocated for extended hours groups in Chisinau

The Chisinau municipality is allocating 65 million lei to educational institutions to form extended hours groups for the school year 2023-2024. This is the third consecutive year that the city has funded these groups, which provide a safe and supervised environment for students in grades I-IV to stay after school hours to do their homework and socialise.

Moldova, Romania sign MoUs to boost transport cooperation

The Republic of Moldova and Romania have signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation in the field of transport. The agreements were signed in Bucharest by the Moldovan Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu, and the Romanian Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Sorin Grindeanu.

Moldova, OECD to sign cooperation agreement

Moldova and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will sign a memorandum of understanding that will lay the groundwork for advanced cooperation, Moldova's Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu said in a press briefing following a meeting with the head of the OECD's Eurasia Division, William Tompson. For his part, the OECD official said that signing a memorandum with Moldova, which is not a member of the organisation, demonstrates the support of development partners for the country in this difficult period.

Gazprom rejects Moldovagaz debt audit findings

Russian energy giant Gazprom has rejected the findings of an external audit into its alleged debt to Moldovagaz, the state-owned gas company of Moldova.