The number of cases of viruses, flu and COVID-19 in schools and kindergartens is decreasing

More than 8,500 cases of viruses, flu and COVID-19 were registered in schools and kindergartens in the country during the past week, according to the data presented today by the Ministry of Education and Research, which states that the figures are decreasing compared to the period 6-13 March, when more than 9,000 infections were reported.

False bomb alert in Chisinau: The drunk perpetrator, detained by the police

The Buiucani Police Inspectorate was alerted last night, around 18:40, that an explosive was placed on Liviu Deleanu Str. in Chisinau. The call was made by a drunk man.

An airline from the Republic of Moldova cancels several flights

A private low-cost airline from the Republic of Moldova announced that it is canceling flights for Monday, March 20, due to technical problems. Thus, the flights Chisinau - Dublin - Chisinau; Chisinau - Tel Aviv - Chisinau and Chisinau - Verona – Chisinau were cancelled.

The trip in the public transport in Chisinau to be paid for with the mobile phone

The trip on public transport in Chisinau will be paid through the mobile phone, general mayor Ion Ceban announced. The pilot project will be available in Chisinau to passengers on trolleybus Nb. 8 and trolleybus Nb. 10 and bus Nb. 2 and bus Nb. 26.

A US citizen tried to enter the Republic of Moldova with five undeclared drones

A 47-year-old US citizen wanted to enter the Republic of Moldova with five drones without declaring them to the customs body. The case was registered on March 16, at Chisinau International Airport.

Cyber Security // A specialized agency will handle incidents and coordinate the response team

Starting with 2025, a government agency specialized in combating cyber attacks will operate in the Republic of Moldova, according to a draft law voted today in two readings. Also, a state registry of cyber incidents will be developed, in order to take rapid measures to prevent and to remedy threats of this kind, said the state secretary at the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, Viorel Garaz.

Citizens of the Republic of Kosovo will be able to receive visas to enter the Republic of Moldova

Deputies of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) developed a draft law by which citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, not recognized by the Moldovan authorities, will be able to receive visas to enter the Republic of Moldova, Radio Free Europe reports.

The Moldovan soldier who died defying the Russians was posthumously decorated by Volodymyr Zelenskiy

On the Day of the Volunteer, the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, decorated hundreds of Ukrainians, 47 of them posthumously. Among them is Oleksandr Matievski, the soldier originally from the Republic of Moldova, who became famous after he died defying the Russians. Also, the ukraininian president decorated Dmitro Koțubailo, known as "Da Vinci", also a famous figure in Ukraine, who voluntarily enlisted and fought in the east, as early as 2014, when he was a teenager.

A new deputy chief appointed at PCCOCS

Oxana Cazacu was appointed as deputy head of the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS). A decision to this effect was approved by the members of the Superior Council of Prosecutors.

The number of cases of COVID-19, seasonal flu and acute upper respiratory tract infections decreases

In the Republic of Moldova, there is a decrease in the number of cases of COVID-19, seasonal flu and acute upper respiratory tract infections (IARCS), the Ministry of Health announces.

Republic of Moldova helps the victims in Turkey. The government decided to send a batch of products for adults and children

The Republic of Moldova grants humanitarian aid to Turkey, which suffered as a result of the devastating earthquake in February. The aid includes a batch of essential products for adults and children. It will be sent to the affected people in Turkey. The government approved an initiative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in this regard. The Executive's decision is a response to the Turkish Government's request to the international community.

Pre-Vetting Commission: two candidates, proposed by the Parliament for positions in the SCM, passed the evaluation

The Pre-Vetting Commission has published the results of the evaluation of two candidates for the Superior Council of Magistracy.