World Bank provides $60 million to modernise education

The World Bank will provide $60 million to modernise education in Moldova. In its first reading, parliament voted to ratify the agreement, which provides for a $40 million loan and $20 million in grants. Among the actions proposed for financing will be the construction of three new high schools, the repair and reconstruction of schools and kindergartens, the equipping of educational institutions with computer technology and the professionalisation of teachers.

A new US-funded project in Moldova: $6 million for the implementation of the justice reform and anti-corruption project

The United States Agency for International Development is providing the Republic of Moldova with six million dollars to implement the Justice Reform and Anti-Corruption Project. The project involves standards of excellence for anti-corruption institutions, support for the Ministry of Justice in reforms already underway, and the creation of a mini secretariat. This continues the partnership with the Government in Chisinau to create resilient institutions that apply the law fairly and justly.

ANSA: A quarter of fruit and vegetables sold on the market exceed the permissible level of toxic substances

Melon, courgettes and cabbage, are champions for the amount of nitrates they contain. According to specifiers, about a quarter of the samples taken in markets and stalls in the capital exceed the permissible norm of toxic substances for the body. However, inspectors from the National Food Safety Agency say that before they reach the shops, sellers are obliged to test the fruit and vegetables in a laboratory.

Doctors in the Republic of Moldova saved a patient's life by performing a first-ever hybrid endovascular procedure

Doctors in the Republic of Moldova have saved a patient's life by performing a first-ever hybrid endovascular and surgical intervention, the Ministry of Health announces. The 60-year-old patient was operated on at the Republican Clinical Hospital "Timofei Mosneaga". At present, his health condition is satisfactory and the patient has been discharged from hospital.

"In Context" // Sergiu Caraman: Most judges are willing to pass the external evaluation

The President of the Superior Council of Magistracy, Sergiu Caraman told the programme "In Context" that most judges are willing to pass the external evaluation. However, the success of the reform depends on those who are undecided who can tip the balance. The fact that the SJC will have the final say in the evaluation process plays an important role.

"European Village Express": 399 projects worth about 170 million lei to be implemented

The executive will identify new funding opportunities for projects aimed at developing towns and rural areas. Thus, at the initiative of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Cabinet of Ministers approved amendments to the Single Programme Document (SPD) for the years 2022-2024, which will be supplemented with projects selected under the National Programme "European Village Express" - a continuation of the National Programme "European Village".

The Cabinet of Ministers meets in session: Denunciation of three agreements with the CIS on the agenda

The members of the Cabinet meet in session starting at 10:00. A number of issues are on the agenda, including the termination of three agreements with the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Maia Sandu visited several localities in the Călărași district: Citizens talked about their problems

The lack of aqueduct and sewerage, as well as critical infrastructure, are just some of the problems faced by the inhabitants of several villages in Calarasi. President Maia Sandu visited several localities in the district today, where she put the people's problems on the agenda, but she also had a meeting with an entrepreneur who managed to develop a successful business at home.

Two Moldovans, internationally wanted, extradited from the Russian Federation

Two men, announced as wanted internationally, were detained by the law enforcement bodies of the Russian Federation and were extradited to the Republic of Moldova.

Parliament will examine two candidacies for the position of People's Advocate for children's rights

Two candidacies will be proposed to the Parliament for the appointment to the position of People's Advocate for the rights of the child. It is about Tamara Tentiuc and Vasile Coroi.

Border Police banned 19 people from entering the Republic of Moldova

The General Inspectorate of the Border Police announces that on July 10, it refused entry to the Republic of Moldova for 19 people. In all, the flow of travelers at the state border constituted 60,492 crossings, a larger number being recorded on the way of entering the Republic of Moldova - 33,533 crossings.

LIVE Press conference of the director of SIS, Alexandru Musteață

The director of SIS, Alexandru Musteață, holds a press conference.