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.

Washington // Igor Grosu, meeting with US Congressmen: the relationship with the US is essential for strengthening Moldova's resilience

Security challenges in the region and their impact on the Republic of Moldova were the focus of talks held in Washington between Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu and US Congressmen. While visiting the US, the head of the Moldovan legislature met with Congressmen Marcy Kaptur, William Keating, Jason Krow, Deborah K.Ross

Mircea Geoană: "We are perfectly respectful of Moldova's constitutional neutrality. You have to be stronger if you are neutral"

Moldova's neutrality status requires the strengthening of defence capabilities, the development of solutions to address security risks and threats in the context of the hybrid war waged by the Russian Federation. "Being neutral does not mean being weak in terms of security, on the contrary, you have to be stronger," NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană told journalists in Vilnius. The official added that in the Republic of Moldova, Soviet-style Russian propaganda is still being perpetuated by its heirs.

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.

War in Ukraine // Night attacks on Kiev, there are casualties

Overnight attacks on Kiev have left at least one dead and four wounded, local authorities said Thursday, during the third night of air strikes on the Ukrainian capital where explosions were heard in several neighbourhoods, AFP and Agerpres report.

US President Joe Biden met with Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tihanovskaya in Vilnius

US President Joe Biden met Wednesday with exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tihanovskaya in Vilnius, where a NATO summit largely devoted to the war in Ukraine was taking place, the White House announced, AFP and Agerpres reported.

Increased security measures at the Lithuanian-Russian border. Bridge between the two countries closed to traffic

Increased security measures at the Lithuanian-Russian border. The bridge between the two countries, which represents the state border, is closed to car traffic. Because of the tense geopolitical situation, but also because of the growing flow of migrants arriving here via Belarus, officials in Vilnius have tightened border controls with Belarus as well. Checks have been steadily tightened since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Klaus Iohannis: NATO Summit decisions - an increased commitment to strengthening Moldova's resilience and security

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday that the decisions taken at the Vilnius Summit, as Romania had advocated, reflect NATO's increased commitment to strengthening Moldova's resilience, security and defence capabilities, Agerpres reported.

War in Ukraine // Ukrainian army makes progress near Bahmut

Kiev has been under siege from Russian-launched kamikaze drones for the second night in a row. According to the head of Ukraine's military administration, air defences shot down 11 of the 15 Russian-launched Shahed drones. Air alerts sounded for more than two hours in several areas of Ukraine as President Volodimir Zelenski was in Lithuania for the NATO summit.