NBS prepares for next year's census with a trial run in 11 localities

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is preparing for next year's population and housing census. This autumn, it will carry out just one sample in 11 localities. The aim is to test the questionnaires. There are three questionnaires. The first one covers demographics, identity, education, occupation, and the second and third - housing and blocks.

The table grapes are ripe. Although they've ripened well, small producers complain they have nowhere to sell them

Table grapes have already appeared in the markets, only some producers are complaining that although they have a rich harvest this year, they have nowhere to sell it. At the same time, authorities say small farmers can grow more easily and find outlets only if they set up cooperatives. In addition, the state can also subsidise the investment made by a producer group by 75 percent.

The government is developing a large-scale project to renovate the energy performance of housing blocks, which will start in the next two years

The government is working on a major project to renovate the energy performance of residential buildings. The aim is to cut costs by almost half. In the next two years, the actual work will begin. The costs will be covered by the state, but residential consumers will also have to make financial commitments if they want lower prices on their bills.

A 7-year-old girl was found dead in an abandoned house in the village of Recea, Rîscani district

A 7-year-old girl from Recea village, Rîscani district, who went missing yesterday, was found dead in an abandoned house in the locality. Police detained two suspects.

A foreign citizen tried to illegally withdraw 27 thousand US dollars from the Republic of Moldova

The border police, in cooperation with the customs officials, found undeclared money in the luggage of a non-resident passenger on the Chisinau - Sharm el Sheikh flight. The incident was recorded on Monday, August 7, at Chisinau International Airport.

Moldovan cherry exports to the EU increased 12.5 times in 2023

Deliveries of Moldovan cherries to the European Union increased 12.5 times this year, compared to 2022. Thus, if last year 208 tons were exported, in 2023 the figure reaches 2600 tons, totaling a value of 7,442,000 dollars, according to the Delegation of the European Union in the Republic of Moldova.

Petru Racu has reprofiled himself as a merchant

After ending his football career, Petru Racu is now fully dedicated to business. The former Moldovan international, who owns a company producing cold-pressed vegetable oils, is increasingly taking part in trade fairs to promote his brand and sell his products.

Local tourism is gaining momentum in Moldova

The Covid-19 pandemic and then the war in Ukraine have kept many Moldovans in their homeland. Willing to travel, people gradually began to discover their country. Lately, the national heritage has been increasingly exploited by attracting local tourists, and this has brought with it the development of rural localities, say experts in the field.

Goodies direct from the producer: in the sectors of the capital and this weekend were organized fairs with local products

This weekend too, local agricultural producers were able to sell their wares at markets and fairs open in the capital's sectors. According to the authorities, the actions aim to support local producers and provide the city's residents with seasonal agricultural products.

Yellow code of atmospheric instability! Wind and rain with hail expected

Meteorologists have issued a yellow code for atmospheric instability. Thunderstorms with short showers, isolated heavy showers (15-35 l/m2) with hail and thunderstorms in gusts of up to 15-20 m/s are forecast.

The price of parking at Chisinau International Airport has doubled

The price for one hour in the car park at Chisinau International Airport has doubled. Thus, the price has been increased from 10 lei to 20 lei. So far the increase has not been justified in any way by the airport administration. On social media, Internet users expressed their indignation.

Border Police: 39 persons were refused entry to Moldova

The General Inspectorate of Border Police announces that 39 persons were refused entry into the Republic of Moldova on 4 August. In total, 72,237 persons crossed the borders of the Republic of Moldova. Of these, 36,136 entered our country.