Fire at Arena Chisinau. Four fire crews battled the flames
A fire broke out today, July 19, at "Arena Chisinau". Four fire crews came on the scene to put out the flames that engulfed an electrical transformer, announces the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU).
Ecaterina Arvintii
London-Chisinau flights delayed due to a global internet outage
Due to a global internet outage, which affects airlines, banks, media around the world, two London-Chisinau flights were delayed. The information was confirmed for Teleradio Moldova by the spokesperson of the Chisinau International Airport, Natalia Cojocaru. Passengers encounter the deficiency at check-in.
Bogdan Nigai
Moldova Revamps 9th Grade Exams After Failing Grades
The Ministry of Education and Research in Moldova has announced an additional testing period for the 9th grade exam, scheduled for August 19-23.
Flash Flood Risk Today as Storms Hit Moldova
The National Weather Service has issued a Yellow Warning for severe weather today, July 18, between 3:30 PM and midnight.
Moldova Gets €26M for Green Social Housing
The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is providing Moldova with €26 million (€6 million grant, €20 million loan) to fund the construction or renovation of energy-efficient social housing, student dormitories, and nursing homes.
Moldova Cracks Down on Customs Corruption
Officers from Moldova's National Anticorruption Center (CNA) launched an investigation early this morning at the Leușeni customs post.
Moldova Boosts Defense Budget, Eyes Modern Military
The Moldovan government plans to gradually increase the national defence budget to 2% of GDP by 2030.
Rodica Mazur
Moldova Schools Get Energy Efficiency Boost (€50M+)
Over €50 million will be invested in energy efficiency projects for roughly 50 schools across Moldova. This initiative also aims to improve the district heating system for public buildings.
Dorin Recean wished success to the athletes who will represent the Republic of Moldova at the Olympic Games: "You are the best"
26 athletes from the Republic of Moldova will participate this year in the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. They will compete in ten sporting events. The Olympic team was presented today, July 15, in an event attended by the country's leadership. Prime Minister Dorin Recean congratulated the athletes and coaches, wishing them success in the competition.
The National Army will receive a new batch of military equipment from the US
The National Army will receive this week a batch of military equipment from the United States of America (USA). It is about 20 HMMWV technical units, the Ministry of Defense announces. The institution warns that, due to the heatwave, military equipment will be transported at night, when temperatures are lower and road traffic is freer.
Easier access to the electronic signature for citizens of the Republic of Moldova
Citizens from the districts will get electronic signatures without traveling to Chisinau. The Information Technology and Cyber Security Service and the Public Services Agency have announced that they are expanding the methods of obtaining electronic signature creation devices. A pilot project is launched at two multifunctional centers in Chisinau, and from today until August 28 it will be extended throughout the country.
29-year-old man, detained. He allegedly organized the illegal migration of Ukrainians for 8 thousand dollars
A 29-year-old man was detained by the border police for organizing the illegal migration of citizens of Ukraine. For the service rendered, he would have collected eight thousand dollars from each applicant.