One out of three children in the Republic of Moldova lives in poverty, without access to quality education

One out of three children in the Republic of Moldova lives in poverty and does not have access to an inclusive environment and quality education, according to UNICEF data. At the same time, many children in this category are from rural areas and come from large families. The trends are also confirmed by the Ministry of Education and Research, which also noticed a discrepancy in the educational process in rural and urban areas. In order to ensure fair access to education for all children, several measures will be implemented with the support of the European Union (EU), said the Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Orthodox Christians celebrate on today, September 27, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It also called by the folk the Feast of the Cross and is observed through strict fasting, after which Christians receive the Eucharist.

FILIT Chisinau festival starts with the "Literature Train"

The second edition of FILIT Chisinau started with the "Literature Train" from Socola Station, Iași. During a four-hour journey, Romanian writers, translators, officials and literature enthusiasts enjoyed a poetry performance, literary debates and a concert by the Adam's Nest band.

PAS has a new deputy in Parliament. Constitutional Court validats the mandate of Oleg Botnaru

At the proposal of the CEC, the Constitutional Court validated the mandate of the substitute candidate from the list of the Political Party "Action and Solidarity Party", Oleg Botnaru.

SIS requests the blocking of access to seven Russian propaganda sites in the Republic of Moldova

The Information and Security Service (SIS) of the Republic of Moldova submitted a request to block access to seven other websites. These include six Russian news portals, through which several fakes and propaganda are distributed, as well as a local portal promoting anti-EU messages. The information was confirmed for Teleradio-Moldova by Daniela Mânzatu, the spokeswoman of the institution.

Ballot papers for the October 20 presidential election and referendum are being printed

The printing of ballot papers for polling stations abroad for the presidential elections and the republican constitutional referendum on October 20 started today, September 26, informs the Central Electoral Commission.

Storm Ashley will not strongly affect the Republic of Moldova

Storm Ashley, which has already caused significant temperature drops and extreme weather phenomena in Europe, will not strongly affect the territory of the Republic of Moldova. Although regions in the south and north of the continent will record intense precipitation and strong winds, the impact in our country will be a drop in daytime temperatures by up to 10°C, within normal limits for this time of the year, informs the State Hydrometeorological Service.

Klaus Iohannis, last speech at the UN: Romania firmly supports Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova

The President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, gave his last speech before the UN General Assembly, underlining Romania's commitment to support Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova in a complicated regional context. The leader from Cotroceni emphasized the important role of Romania in maintaining security and stability in the region.

Week "Eugeniu Coșeriu Municipal Library Days", in Bălți": Librarians motivate the young generation to read more

The "Eugeniu Coșeriu Municipal Library Days" week was launched in Bălți". At the beginning of the event, several students from the city were present at the creative, reading and entertainment workshops, organized by the librarians.

Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov: Șor delivers news about gas, not natural gas

In recent years, the fugitive oligarch Ilan Sor has released only "gas news" and election promises, not natural gas, as he has been promising for more than two years. The statement was made by the Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov, after, on the eve, Șor, who is hiding from justice in the Russian Federation, promised free natural gas "in every house" if the candidate he supports wins the elections.

Romanian Film Days in Chisinau

The most appreciated Romanian films of the last year, selected at renowned international festivals such as Cannes, Venice and Berlin, will be premiered in the Republic of Moldova, during the tenth edition of the Romanian Film Days (ZFR) in Chisinau. The event, which will take place between September 26 and 29, promises to offer the audience in Chisinau and other cities an unforgettable cinema experience.

Foreigner, found drunk on a scooter

A 23-year-old foreign citizen was found drunk while driving an electric scooter through the municipality of Balti. According to the Police, the breathalyzer test performed showed a concentration of 0.44 mg/l of alcohol vapors in the exhaled air.