Four days of heatwave in the Republic of Moldova. Meteorologists have issued a yellow code

The State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a yellow heat code for the whole country. The warning comes into force on Sunday and will last until 18 July.

Heavy traffic at the Sculeni and Leușeni crossing points

At the Sculeni and Leușeni border crossing points, intensive traffic is recorded on the way out of the Republic of Moldova, informs the Border Police.

Trolleybus driver, who fatally injured a student, learned her sentence

The trolleybus driver, who at the end of March fatally injured a student on a pedestrian crossing in the Ciocana sector of Chisinau, was sentenced to four years in prison.

Soroca: A woman from the village of Rublenita was rescued from the well

An 87-year-old woman was rescued from a well, after a time-trial mission by firefighters. The incident happened yesterday in Rublenita village, Soroca district.

Parliament appoints a new Ombudsman for children's rights

Vasile Coroi was appointed People's Advocate for children's rights. His candidacy was supported by 53 deputies.

Smart metres, the solution for lower electricity costs

Smart metres can be the solution to better control energy consumption. That's according to a company in our country that makes these devices. However, they point out that demand is not high on the domestic market due to lack of interest. But the authorities assure that in the next few years most citizens will have these devices for efficient electricity consumption.

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".