Economic

The Republic of Moldova will receive 40 million euros from the French Development Agency. The money will be used to strengthen the forestry sector

The French Development Agency (AFD) will grant Moldova 40 million euros to strengthen the forestry sector. Also, AFD will offer a grant of 1.2 million euros for technical assistance.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the financial resources are intended to finance the needs of the state budget in the implementation of reforms in the forestry sector.

We mention that the Government approved the signing of the Credit Facility Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and AFD.

The credit facility agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the French Development Agency will implement the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Chisinau and AFD, signed on October 17, 2023, within the Support Platform for Moldova.

Read more

On Orthodox Easter, Zelenskiy calls on Ukrainians to unite in prayer
International
Video

On Orthodox Easter, Zelenskiy calls on Ukrainians to unite in prayer

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on his fellow Ukrainians on Orthodox Easter on Sunday to unite in prayer for each other and the soldiers on the frontline, saying God -- who has a "Ukrainian flag on his shoulder" -- will lead to life defeating death, Reuters reports.

At least 57 people killed, hundreds missing as heavy rain and flooding lashes Brazil
International

At least 57 people killed, hundreds missing as heavy rain and flooding lashes Brazil

At least 57 people have been killed and a further 373 are missing as heavy rain and flooding hit the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul this week, CNN reports.

Fire in Chisinau // A balcony on the fourth floor, engulfed in flames. Three fire crews on the scenelui
Social

Fire in Chisinau // A balcony on the fourth floor, engulfed in flames. Three fire crews on the scenelui

The body of a person was found in an apartment in Chisinau, which was engulfed in a fire. According to the rescuers, the incident happened this afternoon in a block of flats on Dumitru Râșcanu Str. 4.