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Ministry of Education and Research will launch the "Model Schools Network" program

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) will launch the "Model Schools Network" program, under which investments will be made in 35 institutions throughout the country. This means major repairs, equipping to European standards, renovating sports fields, arranging courtyards, ensuring energy efficiency and implementing digital technologies. This topic was discussed during an event where the results of the Republic of Moldova in the Program for International Student Assessment PISA 2022 were analyzed.

The discussion brought together the heads of local specialized bodies in the field of education and school directors from the whole country, the aim being to launch some changes in the training of students.

Also, the MEC will propose a social allowance for parents who have children in schools with less than 50 students and who want to make the transition to an institution with better study conditions. These children will benefit from free meals and 70 new school buses will be purchased to transport them.

"To ensure the quality of teaching, the MEC undertook several measures to motivate young people to a teaching career - it doubled the pedagogy scholarships and increased the employment allowance. In order to ensure the quality of future teaching staff, only graduates who have averages higher than grade 7 will be able to access specialized universities", said the Minister of Education, Dan Perciun.

The participants of the event also discussed the challenges encountered at the local or institutional level, shared examples of good practices in ensuring a safe, friendly and competitive educational climate.

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Russia stops natural gas supplies to Austria. Gazprom, unhappy that it was forced to pay fines of 230 million euros
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Russia stops natural gas supplies to Austria. Gazprom, unhappy that it was forced to pay fines of 230 million euros

Russia stopped natural gas supplies to Austria this morning. Gazprom, the energy giant in Russia, is unhappy that it was forced to pay fines of 230 million euros for non-compliance with contractual provisions, writes Euronews. The announcement was made by the Austrian company, which manages the gas transportation network.

59 polling stations for the Romanian elections, opened in the Republic of Moldova. Law enforcement officers will ensure public order
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59 polling stations for the Romanian elections, opened in the Republic of Moldova. Law enforcement officers will ensure public order

As many as 59 polling stations will be set in the Republic of Moldova for the presidential elections in Romania, which will take place between November 22-24. In this context, the General Police Inspectorate announces that the law enforcement officers will be on duty these days to provide support in ensuring public order and guarding polling stations.

National afforestation campaign started in the Republic of Moldova
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National afforestation campaign started in the Republic of Moldova

This year's afforestation campaign started today. Thus, more than 26 million saplings will be planted on an area of 4000 hectares in 160 localities in the country. For those who want to join the planting campaign, you must access the agency's website, moldsilva.gov.md and the "Participate in autumn 2024 plantings" section.