UNICEF, World Bank partner to improve Moldova school hygiene

Moldova is taking a significant step towards improving hygiene conditions in schools by renovating and equipping sanitary facilities in over 150 institutions over the next two years.

Farmers, groups can apply for Moldova Ag subsidies

Moldovan farmers and agricultural organisations can now apply for subsidies through the Agency for Intervention and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA)'s program for the current year.

Moldovan fugitive nabbed for €3M Belgian tax fraud

Moldovan authorities have arrested a 40-year-old man in Chișinău, suspected of masterminding a €3 million tax fraud scheme involving illegal cigarette production in Belgium.

No Docs, no vets: Moldova fights rural service gap

To address a critical shortage of veterinarians in rural Moldova, the government has launched a program offering young professionals a one-time payment of approximately $11,000 (200,000 lei) upon starting their careers in underserved areas.

Can the EU secure stable aid for Ukraine? Hungary holds key

EU leaders face a crucial summit on Thursday, attempting to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to join a plan for stable financial support to Ukraine, Reuters has reported.

Andrei Spînu: The construction of the Iasi-Ungheni-Chisinau-Odesa highway could cost 3 billion euros and could take over 10 years

The construction of the Iasi-Ungheni-Chisinau-Odesa highway could cost approximately 3 billion euros, said the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu. The official stated that each of the 300 kilometers of the section could cost between 8 and 12 million euros. Andrei Spînu estimated that the highway construction works could take 10 years, but more details will be clear after a feasibility study is drawn up by the end of 2025.

Government allocates 4.8 million lei for the maintenance of temporary placement centers for refugees

Temporary placement centers for refugees will benefit from additional funding from the state in the amount of 4.8 million lei. The money needed for the maintenance and operation of the centers will be allocated from the Government's intervention fund. A decision to this effect was approved today during the meeting of the cabinet of ministers.

State of emergency in education ended! The CSE canceled the decision of Chisinau authorities

No more state of emergency in education! The Commission for Emergency Situations at the national level canceled the decision of Chisinau authorities, according to which parents must pay if they want to enroll their children in extra hours. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dan Perciun, who also mentioned that the municipality's decisions are illegal, and those who adopted them exceeded their duties.

A 14-year-old girl from Dubăsari district, wanted by relatives and the police

A 14-year-old girl from Oxentea village, Dubăsari district, is wanted by the law enforcement officers and relatives after she left her home. She left home on January 9, and her whereabouts are still unknown.

Canada to impose media sanctions to combat Russian disinformation

Canada could impose more sanctions on media and individuals to combat Russian disinformation and corruption. The statement was made by Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, in Chisinau, at the meeting with her counterpart, Mihai Popșoi.

Oleg Tofilat quits Moldovan Railways

Oleg Tofilat has resigned as director of the Moldovan Railways (CFM), he confirmed to local media on Monday.

Netanyahu vows victory against hamas amid calls for resignation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his promise that Israelis will emerge victorious against the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, reports dpa, as noted by Agerpres.