Starting this fall, Bălți residents will ride public transport free every Wednesday

Starting September 1, residents of Bălți will travel for free on public transport every Wednesday. The announcement was made by Bălți Mayor Alexandr Petkov.

Moldova aims to open all EU negotiation chapters by summer's end, Igor Grosu

The Republic of Moldova must continue the technical preparations for its accession to the European Union, even if political decisions regarding the opening of negotiation chapters are made later. This statement was made by the Speaker of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, a day after Moldova received confirmation about the opening of a new group of negotiation chapters with the EU, specifically focused on "External Relations." According to Grosu, who leads the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), the authorities aim to open all six negotiation clusters by the end of this summer.

Kyiv declaration: European leaders back Ukraine and reaffirm support for Moldova's EU path

During the fifth Ukraine- South-Eastern Europe Summit, held on July 15 in Kyiv, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, urged increased international support for Ukraine's air defence and stricter sanctions against Russia. At this meeting, the participating leaders also issued a joint declaration reaffirming their support for Ukraine and the European aspirations of candidate states, including the Republic of Moldova.

"Green House" program: 600 more applications reviewed; new call to open this fall

Over 1,050 households have already received approval for financing through the "Green House" program, managed by the Fund for Energy Efficiency in the Residential Sector (FEERM), while another 600 applications are under evaluation. The Director of the National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED), Ion Muntean, emphasized that the large number of applications demonstrates the increased interest of citizens in energy efficiency investments.

New diplomatic rules: Acting ambassadors will receive the same allowances

Diplomats who are appointed as chargés d'affaires ad interim will receive an allowance equal to that of the head of the diplomatic mission they temporarily oversee. This measure has been approved by the Government and applies to situations in which a diplomat assumes leadership of an embassy or other representation of the Republic of Moldova abroad until a new head of mission is appointed.

Government advances plans for the bypass road in Drochia

The government has established a preliminary research commission to designate the construction of the Drochia bypass road as a national public utility project. Nicolai Mîndra, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR), stated that this is a necessary step outlined by legislation to move the project forward.

Roman Cojuhari leaves APP on July 15; Ion Ciumac appointed interim head

The government has approved the resignation of Roman Cojuhari from his position as Director General of the Public Property Agency (APP), effective July 15. Until a new Director General is appointed, Ion Ciumac, the Deputy Director General, will assume his responsibilities.

"We await justice": 22 years since the closure of Romanian-language schools on the left bank of the Nistru

July 15 marks the 22nd anniversary of the most aggressive intimidation campaign of the unrecognized regime in Tiraspol against Romanian-language schools in the Transnistrian region. The moment is marked by the shocking testimony of Eleonora Cercavschi, the principal of the “Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt” Lyceum in Grigoriopol, who recalled, in an interview for Teleradio-Moldova, how armed troops entered the institution, forcibly evacuated children and teachers, vandalized classrooms and publicly burned textbooks in Latin script.

Osmochescu chairs first Government meeting: "I hope it will be the last"

Eugeniu Osmochescu led the first meeting of the interim Government, hoping it would also be the last, given the rapid pace of discussions regarding the inauguration of the new Executive.

Mihai Popșoi at the European Parliament: "Moldova's security is part of Europe's security"

The European Parliament will persist in its support for strengthening the Security and Defence Partnership between the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Moldova, as well as for Moldova's European aspirations. These commitments were conveyed by Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, the Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE), during her meeting with Acting Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi.

Maia Sandu in Kyiv: "Bombs cannot turn dignity into submission"

On Ukraine's Statehood Day, President Maia Sandu of the Republic of Moldova honoured the resilience of the Ukrainian people against Russian aggression and reaffirmed Moldova's full solidarity with Ukraine.

Roma Baron Artur Cerari will be laid to rest on July 18 amid nationwide tributes

Preparations are underway in Soroca for the funeral of the Roma baron, Artur Cerari, scheduled for Saturday, July 18. At the entrance to the cemetery, a tomb made of green marble imported from Italy and adorned with golden pillars has been erected. Meanwhile, on the 11th day of the vigil, Roma from across the country are gathering to pay their respects to the traditional leader of the community.