From abroad to farming: An apricot success story

After 12 years of working abroad, Alexei Mihalache returned to his hometown of Costești in Ialoveni. He planted an apricot orchard and established a family business. Today, he works alongside his wife and the villagers. Alexei's motivation comes from the sense of freedom he feels at home.

"Restart in Education" reform heads for government approval

The "Restart in Education" reform project is set to be approved by the Government at its next meeting, with plans for a first reading vote in Parliament by the end of July, as announced by Dan Perciun, the acting Minister of Education and Research. This reform aims to transform the administration of education by shifting school management responsibilities from the local level to newly established territorial education agencies that will operate under the ministry's oversight.

Expert tips for smarter AI use

Artificial intelligence has increasingly become part of everyday life, assisting millions of people with tasks such as conducting quick research, writing texts, translating documents, and generating new ideas. However, not all platforms deliver the same quality of results, and the way we pose our questions can significantly impact the quality of the answers we receive.

Moldova wins six medals at International Biology and Chemistry Olympiads

Students from the Republic of Moldova won six medals—gold, silver, and bronze—at the international Biology and Chemistry Olympiads held in Lithuania and Uzbekistan from July 10 to 19.

Over 8,000 jobs lost in Moldova's light industry

Moldova's light industry has seen a loss of over 8,000 jobs in recent years, as reported by the consulting company "Europolis." The most significant impact was in the garment, textile, leather, and footwear sectors, where approximately one in three jobs has disappeared.

Inside the new Tofan Cabinet lineup

Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan is set to present the composition of the new Cabinet of Ministers and the government program to Parliament on Tuesday, July 21, in order to secure a vote of confidence. The Tofan Government mostly retains the ministers from Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu's team, many of whom have been part of the Executive since January 2023, when the government led by Dorin Recean was inaugurated. According to Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, the new Prime Minister will need to make "very tough decisions" regarding salaries in state-owned enterprises, attract investments, and complete the opening of all negotiation clusters with the EU by the end of this year.

Facebook and Instagram suffer widespread outage

On Sunday, July 19, Facebook and Instagram encountered technical issues, leaving thousands of users across several countries unable to access their accounts or utilize the platforms.

Watermelon yields set to hit 40 tons per hectare

Watermelon producers are experiencing an abundant harvest this year. The watermelons are sweet, juicy, and flavorful, driving high demand in markets, even though prices remain relatively high at the beginning of the season. The spring rains and recent warmer temperatures have contributed to a generous crop yield. To ensure they select the ripest fruits, some buyers choose to go directly to the fields.

Swimming pools become a summer escape for Moldovans

Temperatures exceeding 30 degrees prompted many to leave the city for a day at the pool. In a recreation area near Chisinau, sun loungers were occupied from early in the day.

Rapeseed harvest begins in northern Moldova with promising yields

The rapeseed harvest season has started in the northern part of the country. Following a challenging agricultural year, farmers report that the initial results are promising. In the village of Egoreni, located in the Soroca district, combines are working from dawn until dusk. Farmers are hopeful that the weather will stay favorable for a successful harvest.

Vălcineț village has visibly improved with better roads, lighting, and sewage

In recent years, the village of Vălcineț in the Călărași district has undergone noticeable changes. The roads have been repaired, and the lighting and sewage networks have been expanded. Additionally, new areas for children and community events have been developed in the village center. These improvements were funded through government and European projects.

EcoVoucher launches a new session for over 820 families to replace old appliances

A new session of the "EcoVoucher" Program will run from July 18 to August 2. During this session, approximately 825 families will receive support to replace old household appliances with energy-efficient equipment.