ANOFM issued 240 digital vouchers for the unemployed; over 50 already validated

Unemployed individuals can apply for vocational training vouchers provided by the National Employment Agency (ANOFM) through a digital platform. So far, 13 service providers have registered in the system, and approximately 240 vouchers have been issued, with over 50 already validated.

Șolcani residents will soon get drinking water via the "European Village" program

Residents of the village of Șolcani will soon have access to tap water. A new aqueduct is being constructed in the area due to the drying up of many local wells. This project, funded by the “European Village” program, is valued at approximately seven million lei. It will supply drinking water to both households and public institutions.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Holy Sunday

Orthodox Christians celebrate Pentecost, also known as Great Sunday. This is one of the major feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated fifty days after Easter.

Kids turned entrepreneurs for a day at the Eco-Local fair

Dozens of children participated in an important mission today, taking on the roles of producers and vendors. The youngsters prepared a variety of dishes, sweets, snacks, and lemonade to sell at the fair, allowing them to experience entrepreneurship for a day. The event organizers aimed to engage the children actively in the production and marketing process. The fair attracted many visitors, with the songs of the late maestro Eugen Doga playing in the background.

Penitentiary No. 13 employee detained after 23-year-old inmate's escape

The police detained another employee from the institution, following the suspension of the director of Penitentiary No. 13 in Chisinau. This individual is accused of aiding a 23-year-old inmate in escaping. The deputy head of the National Penitentiary Administration (ANP) confirmed this to Teleradio-Moldova.

Over 150 state-backed cultural projects under the "Access to Culture 2025" program

The Ministry of Culture has announced that 159 cultural projects from across the country were pre-selected for implementation. This follows the evaluation of submissions made during the first call for proposals under the National Program "Access to Culture 2025."

The Republic of Moldova’s public sector faces labor shortage

The labor market in the Republic of Moldova is currently experiencing a significant shortage of employees, particularly in the public sector and other vital areas for the economy. By the end of the first quarter of the year, approximately five out of every 100 jobs were unfilled, with more than half of these vacancies occurring in public institutions, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Experts emphasize the necessity of increasing, or even doubling, salaries in certain critical sectors.

MEC targets record university admissions. Perciun: “We aim to raise the number of students choosing local universities”

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) aims to surpass the record for admissions to higher education set in 2024, when the highest number of young people in the past eight years chose to pursue their studies in the Republic of Moldova. According to Minister Dan Perciun, the goal for 2025 is to attract approximately 16,000 young people to the bachelor's program and to increase the proportion of students choosing universities in the country from 5 out of 10, as was the case last year, to 6 out of 10.

Romania and Moldova expand education ties via joint access to EduLib digital platform

Romania and the Republic of Moldova are enhancing their collaboration in education and research. The EduLib platform, which offers digital educational resources and lessons for middle school students, will now be accessible to Moldovan students. Romania's Minister of Education, Daniel David, made this announcement during a joint conference held in Chisinau with his Moldovan counterpart, Dan Perciun.

Serious accident in Strășeni: one dead after driver swerved to avoid deer

One person lost their life in a serious accident on the R-1 road near Pănășești, Strașeni. According to the police, the tragedy occurred this morning at around 05:00.

Boldurești vote recount for mayoral race held today

The ballots from the mayoral elections in Boldurești commune, which took place on June 1, are being recounted today, June 7, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the local Culture House. This recount is happening after the Central Electoral Commission accepted an appeal filed by independent candidate Sergiu Bulicanu, who reported several irregularities in the election process.

Moldovan fish farmers call for increased state support

The Republic of Moldova has made significant progress in aquaculture over the past two years, according to authorities. However, representatives from the aquaculture have mixed opinions about the support they receive from the government. They express optimism about Moldova's potential accession to the European Union, which they believe will provide access to the larger European market. Additionally, the quality standards of the EU encourage them to enhance their operations.