Employment growth misses target: 0.8% vs 3.6% forecast

The labor shortage in the Republic of Moldova is growing, but it is still limited in scope and does not significantly impact most companies. Smaller enterprises are more affected by this issue. Generally, the smaller a company is, the greater the difference between the number of employees they planned to hire and the actual number of personnel they have.

ANSA returns 15 tons of pesticide-contaminated pumpkin seeds to producer

The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has seized 15 tons of pumpkin seeds due to excessive pesticide content and is returning them to the producer.

Over 400 northern students urged to study in Moldova, explore local university offers

More than 400 students from the Balti municipality and the Sangerei district attended the Moldovan Universities Fair held last weekend at the "Alecu Russo" State University in Balti. The students explored various study programs, engaged with representatives from higher education institutions, and began to identify their preferred choices for the future.

Easter break: 10 days off for students; authorities issue recommendations

Studentsl are attending classes this week. Following this week, they will have a 10-day Easter break and will return on April 21.

“Memory, Truth, Justice”: April 7, 2009 events commemorated in PMAN

Seventeen years after the protests on April 7, 2009, passersby will be invited to take a moment to reflect and answer the question of what happened that day. The commemoration will be held in the Great National Assembly Square (PMAN) in Chisinau.

Mătăsaru held 72 hours after judge’s complaint; expert warns of dangerous precedent

Civic activist Anatol Mătăsaru was detained for 72 hours by police in Hâncești after allegedly traveling to the locality of Sărata Galbenă to gather information for an investigation into the property of judge Ana Cucerescu. While law enforcement officials claim that Mătăsaru is being investigated for harassment, representatives from civil society deem his detention "disproportionate" and caution that it poses risks to the ability to document matters of public interest.

Moldova aims to be regional cybersecurity hub; Chișinău hosts 3rd Cybersecurity Forum

The Moldova Cybersecurity Forum, the largest cybersecurity event in the Republic of Moldova, is returning to Chișinău. The third edition of the forum will take place from May 12 to 13, with the theme "Regional Cyber Defense: From Commitment to Action." According to the organizers, the event will focus on transforming strategic partnerships into concrete actions aimed at strengthening digital security and protecting critical infrastructure.

Orhei farmer shifts to orchards: “More profitable amid climate change”

Drought, high price volatility, and the increasing uncertainty surrounding the profitability of field crops are prompting more farmers to seek safer alternatives for the future. In Jora de Sus, located in the Orhei district, farmer Dumitru Ghilinschii has decided to invest in fruit cultivation. He believes that growing fruit trees provides greater long-term stability compared to cultivating cereal crops.

Moldovan local authorities can access €60,000 EU grants

Mayor's offices in the Republic of Moldova can access grants of up to $60,000 for sustainable development projects and enhancing local governance.

EU urges candidate states to stay committed, regardless of enlargement timing

The enlargement of the European Union is both a geopolitical and economic necessity. Regardless of when the next enlargement occurs, candidate countries should not abandon this process. Romanian professor and historian Adrian Niculescu asserts that the European Union is the most successful political project ever created by humanity.

First large-capacity feed factory under construction nationwide

Originally a family business, this venture has evolved with great perseverance. What once seemed like a challenging idea is now taking shape on an industrial scale. A state-of-the-art feed factory is being constructed from the ground up, poised to become one of the most significant in the country. The project features well-defined export plans and incorporates advanced technologies, all designed to ensure the safety and efficiency of the entire production process.

Chișinău public transport passes will cost more from May 1

Starting May 1, public transport passes in Chisinau will increase in price. The fare for a single trip will rise from 6 to 7 lei, reflecting an approximate 17% increase. This change is being implemented due to rising fuel costs.