Labour force participation rate in Moldova falls to 41.8%

The number of employable people in Moldova has declined by over 400,000 in the past 19 years, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. In 2003, there were 1.3 million employable people in the country, but this number fell to 890,000 in 2022.

Electric bus made in Moldova can travel 70 kilometres autonomously

The Republic of Moldova has produced its first electric bus, which can travel 70 kilometres autonomously and meets all international standards. The bus was assembled by engineers from the Informbusiness company, which specialises in producing electronic transport equipment that is exported to more than 170 cities around the world.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean visits Kiev

Prime Minister Dorin Recean will visit the Ukrainian capital of Kiev from August 22-24. A decree to this effect was published in the Official Gazette today.

Moldovan FM: Future of Moldova and Ukraine is in EU

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine have made significant progress in implementing the European Commission's recommendations on EU accession, said Moldovan Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu.

Drone attacks on Moscow continue

Russia announced on Tuesday morning that it shot down two Ukrainian drones in the Moscow region, where incidents of this type have been increasing in recent weeks, Agerpres.ro reports.

Journalist Silvia Cărăuș remembered seven years after death

Silvia Cărăuș, the journalist and television producer who founded and moderated the popular program "Dor" on the National Television, died seven years ago today. She was 67 years old.

COVID-19 cases in Moldova double in one week

The number of COVID-19 cases in the Republic of Moldova is increasing, according to the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP).

Moldovan President attends working meeting with Balkan leaders

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is in Athens on a working visit at the invitation of Greek Prime Minister Kyriákos Mitsotákis, the Presidency issued a press release.

IGM to implement modern information system for online services

The General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) will implement a new information system that will allow users to access its services online.

Russian troops in Transnistria a 'disturbing factor' for Ukraine, but ambassador says no immediate threat

The Ukrainian ambassador to Moldova, Marko Shevchenko, has expressed concern about the presence of Russian military forces in the Transnistrian region, but said that he does not believe that Russia will launch an attack from the region in the near future.

West Nile virus risk low in Moldova, but experts urge precautions

The National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) in Moldova has confirmed that no cases of West Nile virus infection have been recorded in the country this year. This comes after several cases of the disease and three deaths have been reported in neighboring Romania.

Heavy fire destroys part of warehouse in Ghidighici, Moldova

A heavy fire broke out at a warehouse in Ghidighici, Chisinau municipality, on Saturday afternoon, destroying 400 square metres of the building and a lorry.