Theater without borders: "Iona" united Japanese and Romanian cultures in Chisinau

An exceptional theatrical event took place in Chisinau! The National Theater "Satiricus Ion Luca Caragiale" hosted a performance of "Iona," based on the play by Romanian playwright Marin Sorescu. Inspired by the biblical story of Jonah, the character who is swallowed by a giant fish, Sorescu's play reinterprets this tale through existential and absurd lens. What captivated the audience was the performance of Kuranosuke Sasaki, a prominent figure in the Japanese theater and cinema, who played the main role.

Top EU official visits Chisinau to discuss education and social protection

Roxana Mînzatu, the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, will visit the Republic of Moldova from June 9 to 10. The agenda includes meetings with President Maia Sandu, Prime Minister Dorin Recean, Minister of Economic Development Doina Nistor and visits to various localities throughout the country.

“If we forget, we risk losing Moldova again,” says Moldovan president, six years after Plahotniuc’s fall

Today marks six years since the events in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova that led to the fall of the Democratic Party government, the inauguration of a new executive, and the escape of former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc from the country. President Maia Sandu reminds citizens that June 8, 2019, marked the beginning of a challenging journey towards cleansing the state. She urges the public not to forget the "toxic governments" the country has endured in order to stay on its chosen path. At the same time, expert Andrei Curăraru emphasizes that while this regime change opened the door to democratization, the process of de-oligarchization is still not complete.

Berry consumption in Moldova quadrupled in under 10 years

The berry industry in the Republic of Moldova has been experiencing significant growth, becoming an essential component of the national economy after 2015. According to economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță, berry consumption among Moldovans has increased more than fourfold in under ten years. Additionally, the export of frozen berry products has proven to be profitable.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan visits Chișinău on Tuesday

Romanian President Nicușor Dan is set to make his first official visit to the Republic of Moldova on Tuesday, June 10. He will be welcomed by the head of state, Maia Sandu, during an official ceremony at 1:40 p.m. at the Presidency.

Over 240 vocational training vouchers issued via ANOFM's digital platform

Unemployed individuals can apply for vocational training vouchers provided by the National Employment Agency (ANOFM) through a digital platform. So far, 13 service providers have registered in the system, and approximately 240 vouchers have been issued, with over 50 already validated.

New "European Village"-funded aqueduct will bring drinking water to Șolcani residents

Residents of the village of Șolcani will soon have access to tap water. A new aqueduct is being constructed in the area due to the drying up of many local wells. This project, funded by the “European Village” program, is valued at approximately seven million lei. It will supply drinking water to both households and public institutions.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Holy Sunday today

Orthodox Christians celebrate Pentecost, also known as Great Sunday. This is one of the major feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated fifty days after Easter.

Children became entrepreneurs at the Eco-Local fair held in Chisinau

Dozens of children participated in an important mission today, taking on the roles of producers and vendors. The youngsters prepared a variety of dishes, sweets, snacks, and lemonade to sell at the fair, allowing them to experience entrepreneurship for a day. The event organizers aimed to engage the children actively in the production and marketing process. The fair attracted many visitors, with the songs of the late maestro Eugen Doga playing in the background.

Penitentiary No. 13 employee detained for allegedly aiding 23-year-old inmate’s escape

The police detained another employee from the institution, following the suspension of the director of Penitentiary No. 13 in Chisinau. This individual is accused of aiding a 23-year-old inmate in escaping. The deputy head of the National Penitentiary Administration (ANP) confirmed this to Teleradio-Moldova.

159 cultural projects pre-selected under the "Access to Culture 2025" program

The Ministry of Culture has announced that 159 cultural projects from across the country were pre-selected for implementation. This follows the evaluation of submissions made during the first call for proposals under the National Program "Access to Culture 2025."

Moldova’s labor market faces public sector staff shortage, experts

The labor market in the Republic of Moldova is currently experiencing a significant shortage of employees, particularly in the public sector and other vital areas for the economy. By the end of the first quarter of the year, approximately five out of every 100 jobs were unfilled, with more than half of these vacancies occurring in public institutions, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Experts emphasize the necessity of increasing, or even doubling, salaries in certain critical sectors.