The European Commission proposes to suspend for another year the taxes on imports from the Republic of Moldova

The European Commission has proposed the renewal for another year of the suspension of all remaining taxes on imports from the Republic of Moldova, effective from July 2022. The proposal is to be examined by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. The objective is to ensure a smooth transition from the current regime of autonomous trade measures (AMCs) to the new regime by the time the current regimes expire on 24 July 2024, the European Commission announced.

Commission proposes to allow EU farmers to derogate for one year from certain agricultural rules

Today, the European Commission proposes to allow EU farmers to avail of derogations for the year 2024 from Common Agricultural Policy rules obliging them to keep certain areas non-productive. The Commission's proposal, sent today to Member States who will vote on it in a committee meeting, provides a first concrete policy response to address farmers' income concerns. It also follows requests outlined by several Member States in Agriculture Council meetings, reads a press release of the European Commission.

Andrei Spînu: The construction of the Iasi-Ungheni-Chisinau-Odesa highway could cost 3 billion euros and could take over 10 years

The construction of the Iasi-Ungheni-Chisinau-Odesa highway could cost approximately 3 billion euros, said the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu. The official stated that each of the 300 kilometers of the section could cost between 8 and 12 million euros. Andrei Spînu estimated that the highway construction works could take 10 years, but more details will be clear after a feasibility study is drawn up by the end of 2025.

Government allocates 4.8 million lei for the maintenance of temporary placement centers for refugees

Temporary placement centers for refugees will benefit from additional funding from the state in the amount of 4.8 million lei. The money needed for the maintenance and operation of the centers will be allocated from the Government's intervention fund. A decision to this effect was approved today during the meeting of the cabinet of ministers.

State of emergency in education ended! The CSE canceled the decision of Chisinau authorities

No more state of emergency in education! The Commission for Emergency Situations at the national level canceled the decision of Chisinau authorities, according to which parents must pay if they want to enroll their children in extra hours. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dan Perciun, who also mentioned that the municipality's decisions are illegal, and those who adopted them exceeded their duties.

Spokesperson of the MAEIE moves to the Presidency in the position of adviser for European affairs and strategic communication

Igor Zaharov was appointed as adviser to the head of state for European affairs and strategic communication. Also, the adviser to the president for foreign affairs and strategic communication, Olga Roșca, will be adviser on foreign policy, according to the decree signed by the head of state on January 30, informs the Presidency.

Commission for Emergency Situations examines the legality of the introduction of the state of emergency in education in the municipality of Chisinau

Immediately after the Government meeting, the members of the Cabinet of Ministers went to attend the CSE meeting. On the agenda is the examination of the legality of the decision of the Commission for Emergency Situations of Chisinau Municipality regarding the establishment of the state of emergency in education. Immediately after the CSE meeting, the Minister of Education, Dan Perciun, will hold a press conference, in which he will talk about the adopted decisions. The announcement was made by the spokesperson of the Executive, Daniel Vodă.

At least 19 dead in Mexico highway crash

A fiery highway collision between a truck and a bus filled with passengers in Mexico's northwestern Sinaloa state early on Tuesday killed at least 19 people, according to local news outlet N+, Reuters reports.

LIVE // Government meeting

The Cabinet of Ministers is meeting today. The agenda includes 23 items. Among them are the Government decisions regarding the establishment of the date of the population and housing census in the Republic of Moldova, regarding the approval of the new Regulation of the Public Procurement Agency and regarding the reorganization of the National Social Insurance House.

Eurovision Song Contest 2024 // Results of the draw: the Republic of Moldova will perform in the first semi-final

In the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, which will take place on May 7, 15 countries will participate, including the Republic of Moldova, according to the results of the draw.

Ukraine downs 14 out of 20 Russian drones over 5 regions in south, east

Ukraine's air defences shot down 14 out of 20 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack that injured one person and damaged commercial buildings, the military said on Wednesday, Reuters reports.

A 14-year-old girl from Dubăsari district, wanted by relatives and the police

A 14-year-old girl from Oxentea village, Dubăsari district, is wanted by the law enforcement officers and relatives after she left her home. She left home on January 9, and her whereabouts are still unknown.