Fruits from the Republic of Moldova gain new markets, despite a difficult agricultural season

The drought, the lack of irrigation and anti-hail systems were the biggest challenges that fruit producers in the Republic of Moldova faced this year. Thus, in the north of the country, the apple harvest decreased by 30 percent, say local farmers. Despite this fact, Moldovan fruits are appreciated for their quality and are more present on the shelves of the European Union, and, more recently, in Saudi Arabia.

Angelica Caraman: Report on the possible involvement of over 130 thousand people in bribing voters did not reach the CEC

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) says that for now it has not received from the law enforcement officers any materials from the criminal investigation regarding the possible involvement of more than 130 thousand people in the illegal financing and bribing of voters on the eve of the October 20 polls. After receiving the documents, the electoral authority will examine the evidentiary arguments, said the president of the CEC, Angelica Caraman, on the "Spațiul Public" show on Radio Moldova.

Moldovan farmers can participate in the largest exhibition of agricultural machinery in China

Farmers from the Republic of Moldova are invited, between October 26-28, in China, to the largest exhibition of agricultural machinery in Asia, which takes place in Changsha. The President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), Boris Focșa, pointed out that, currently, about 15 companies have registered, and participation in these events will lead to better interaction and collaboration between local and foreign entrepreneurs.

The Republic of Moldova exports 85% of its wine: Almost half of the domestic wines sold on the EU market

The Republic of Moldova is the only wine-growing country that exports 85% of the wine it produces, and almost half of our wines are on the EU market, said the director of the National Vine and Wine Office, Ștefan Iamandi, in an interview for Moldova 1 TV. Although this year's grape harvest was down 30% due to drought, it was a good year for exports, surpassing pre-pandemic numbers.

Trade liberalization with the EU: Moldovan exports tripled in three years

The trade liberalization with the EU allowed the tripling of Moldovan exports, in just three years, the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba, wrote on his social media page.

Authorities' decision to reduce the number of polling stations in Russia could pose a dangerous precedent, warns Promo-LEX

The decision by the authorities to open only two polling stations in the Russian Federation, instead of five, as originally decided by the Central Election Commission (CEC), could set a dangerous precedent that future polititians could exploit. The statement was made by Nicolae Panfil, program director of the "Promo-LEX" Association, which monitors the October 20 elections, for Teleradio-Moldova.

Serious accident in Cahul: The driver, taken out of the car by rescuers

A serious road accident occurred on the night of October 8, near Lebedenco, Cahul district. A vehicle skidded and crashed violently into a tree. Following the impact, the 43-year-old driver was trapped inside.

Technical works on the Stânca-Costești dam. Border Police warns travelers to choose other crossing points

The border authorities warn travelers that on Tuesday, October 8, technical works are planned on the Stânca - Costești dam between 09:00 and 14:00.

Gas crisis: Ukraine refuses to extend transit agreement with Russia; Republic of Moldova, ready for "any scenario"

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmihal officially announced on October 7 that Ukraine will not extend the Russian gas transit contract, after its expiration on January 1, 2025. While on an official visit to Kyiv, the Minister of Energy from Chisinau, Victor Parlicov, said that the Republic of Moldova is ready to face any scenario. Neither the right bank of the Nistru, nor the left bank, will run out of natural gas, the official said.

Minors recruited for campaigning: Police warn parents to be vigilant

The Police of the Republic of Moldova discovered a case of involvement of minors in illegal electoral activities in Comrat. Authorities warn parents not to allow children to participate in such activities. According to law enforcement officers, this poses risks to the safety of minors and contravenes national law, violating children's rights.

Government: Information about the opening of centers for migrants in Moldova is fake

The government warns that the information according to which centres would be opened in the Republic of Moldova for asylum seekers rejected and targeted in expulsion procedures is fake. The spokesperson of the Executive, Daniel Vodă, said that such proposals "are not discussed and are not accepted".

Poll: Who are the favorites in the presidential race?

Maia Sandu continues to be the favourite of the Moldovans in the race for the president of the country. The latest poll presented by the "WatchDog" Community shows that, if presidential elections were held next Sunday, 36.1% of citizens would vote for the current president, supported by the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) for a new mandate. In the preferences of the respondents, Maia Sandu is followed by the former general prosecutor Alexandr Stoianoglo, supported by the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), the former mayor of Bălți Renato Usatîi, who is running on behalf of Our Party and the ex-bashcan of Gagauzia, Irina Vlah, who is running independently.